What did for Chequers?

We've interviewed five people who were there. Each has a different reason why Chequers failed. Who is right?

Sure, it's ancient history. And ultimately, when James Graham writes the Netflix drama, he will decide. But, just for a bit of fun..

THREAD!

Gavin Barwell describes receiving assurances from The Hague and Berlin that the Chequers proposals would be given a helping hand. Instead, we got the Salzburg summit where Chequers was panned. So, a failure of diplomacy? https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexit-witness-archive/gavin-barwell/

Philip Hammond describes a failure to keep up momentum in the room and keep the cabinet on board. So, failing the performance test of chairing a meeting as primus inter pares? https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexit-witness-archive/philip-hammond/

Chris Grayling describes David Davis' position as Brexit Secretary untenable, and argues that with his resignation went Chequers. So, a failure of cabinet management? https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexit-witness-archive/chris-grayling/

Julian Smith, walking around Chequers that evening, felt it was touch and go whether the Brexit Secretary would resign. So, a failure of persuasion and arm-twisting? https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexit-witness-archive/julian-smith/

David Gauke argues that the roar of disapproval from the Conservative Party in Parliament and the country did for Chequers. So, a failure of party management? https://ukandeu.ac.uk/brexit-witness-archive/david-gauke/

You, the jury, decide!

Apologies to @mrJamesGraham for taking his name in vain - but, also, may be of interest!