What does Corbyn’s no-confidence vote mean – and could Theresa May be forced to resign?

Jeremy Corbyn has piled pressure on the prime minister to allow MPs to vote on her Brexit deal by tabling a motion of no confidence in her leadership.

The Labour leader condemned the “unacceptable” wait for a Commons vote on the deal after Theresa May announced the showdown would take place during the week of 14 January – more than a month later than it was originally due to be held.

However Mr Corbyn was accused of “bottling it” by other opposition parties. Here we explain why.