Twelve Votes for an Exit: Compromise and Responsiveness in the Brexit Process

Abstract Brexit has been at the centre of last two British elections and past legislative term. The UK's exit from European Union was characterized by a series parliamentary setbacks, with several government defeats, continuous rebellions cross-party agreements made to secure control agenda. In research reported in this article, we analyse process through careful examination 12 indicative votes held Westminster 2019 find an alternative solution Theresa May's agreement. We map choices each MP along relevant dimensions, connecting them socioeconomic structure their constituencies as well preferences expressed 2016 referendum. Moreover, associate these behaviours – thus MPs' attitudes towards compromise responsiveness gains losses experienced during subsequent general election.