Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Well, they like to think of themselves as very cultured.
What they culture in their navels may be of endless fascination to them but the rest of us have long since lost interest. It looks like the next Parliament just might be less dominated by remainers than this one and having someone less partisan in the chair may help. How big the change is remains to be seen but a lot of remainers seem to be calling it a day.
Liberal Democrats just stated they’d go straight for revocation in a deadline emergency.
You never go straight to revocation...
The defenestration of Margaret Thatcher by Parliamentary chicanery, despite her election victories, in 1990 is still causing huge ripples in the Conservative Party almost 30 years later. In fact, it’s arguably the original sin that’s led inexorably to the current divisions.
If that was the case for simply changing a successful Prime Minister, imagine what it’d be like for overturning a democratic vote unilaterally.
It would have all been so different if the Tory party had replaced Mrs Thatcher over the Poll Tax.
Or if she’d be convinced to drop it prior to the next election and completing in full her 3rd term, before stepping down shortly before it.
Michael Heseltine is part of the ghost of those years. He’s still around and just as pompous and arrogant as he’s always been.
A significant number of members didn't vote - not sure whether they were abstentions or something else.
I am really not a fan of the SO24 nonsense. Emergency debates are all well and good - and have their place. But substantive motions that have real impact need time to be discussed - not rushed through.
It is Bercow who has allowed this change. And it really isn't for the better.
This is a fishing expedition - and not a healthy one.
1) the government draws its power from the legislature. If it has lost the legislature, that body should be given every opportunity to have its say.
2) it’s a bit more than a fishing expedition. The whole manoeuvre stinks to high heaven.
3) the government really cannot complain about rush on this occasion.
If it has lost the legislature it should be replaced as a government. The refusal to appoint another government or hold an election is a ridiculous situation caused by the terribly written FTPA.
I completely disagree. Eventually even the dimmest politicians will appreciate that they need to build stable majorities before forming governments. If that means they have to compromise more, well that’s not the worst thing in the world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
There is an election this year....as soon as the delay is signed off- There is not a chance in hell that BJ wants this Parliament to live a day longer than necessary....
I've joked about it being a good idea, but I really don't see the political upside for Boris. Theoretically if he could get it through then he can hope in an election that the Faragist cry of betrayal will not prevent leavers showering him with praise and a majority, and with a majority the DUP can go back to moaning to themselves about how righteous they and they alone are, but discarding them like this, pissing off the ERG spartans in the process (since anything but no deal does that) and those who were genuinely against the NI only backstop, and with no Labour incentive to back a deal, and it is just ruining his good polling for no gain.
It's only potential is the long mooted theory which applied to May's deal, which is that if Labour let it through then they would have a good chance of winning an election as angry leavers deserted the Tories. But it didn't work for May and won't work here surely?
It might have stood a chance if Boris had come out with it the day he had become PM but the opponents of No Deal have him right where they want him and will surely now leave him to hang out to dry.
One problem is Boris only brings a deal to the House if he thinks the alternative is remaining, given he is staking it all on no deal or a unicorn. But that means when he does bring something his opponents know he thinks remain is winning, further encouraging him.
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
Don't see much discussion about the reports France wants a 2 year extension.
Surely if that goes ahead then if there's no deal we just leave by revoking the 1972 Act and leave that way?
You speak as if an extension can be imposed by the EU. That’s another fevered oppression fantasy - if we don’t want an extension we don’t have to take it, you can’t impose an extension, it has to be agreed. In any event Boris can’t “revoke” an Act, Parliament repeals it, and we know your opinion on Parliament, but the 1972 Act has already been repealed by the Withdrawal Act but the repeal has not yet been implemented. The Commencement Order on the repeal has been signed to take effect from 31/10. That order would be superseded if we accept an extension, if we don’t then the repeal takes effect as ordered on 31/10.
1) the government draws its power from the legislature. If it has lost the legislature, that body should be given every opportunity to have its say.
2) it’s a bit more than a fishing expedition. The whole manoeuvre stinks to high heaven.
3) the government really cannot complain about rush on this occasion.
If it has lost the legislature it should be replaced as a government. The refusal to appoint another government or hold an election is a ridiculous situation caused by the terribly written FTPA.
I completely disagree. Eventually even the dimmest politicians will appreciate that they need to build stable majorities before forming governments. If that means they have to compromise more, well that’s not the worst thing in the world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
I think there’s only one viable day, assuming the convention of holding an election on a Thursday is upheld: Thursday 12 December. 19 December is too close to Christmas and earlier relies on the two main parties agreeing in advance on a date. Boris Johnson now has no motivation for seeking an early election directly immediately and if Jeremy Corbyn goes for it he will bring a vote of no confidence, which requires another 14 days.
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
A significant number of members didn't vote - not sure whether they were abstentions or something else.
I am really not a fan of the SO24 nonsense. Emergency debates are all well and good - and have their place. But substantive motions that have real impact need time to be discussed - not rushed through.
It is Bercow who has allowed this change. And it really isn't for the better.
This is a fishing expedition - and not a healthy one.
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A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
There is an election this year....as soon as the delay is signed off- There is not a chance in hell that BJ wants this Parliament to live a day longer than necessary....
1.25 is free money
I’m afraid it isn’t.
If BJ alone could be the arbiter of when an election were being held we’d already be having one. It takes two to tango and the inertia against calling one is huge; it depends on the political convenience of a whole host of factors, including both main parties believing it could work for them.
I've joked about it being a good idea, but I really don't see the political upside for Boris. Theoretically if he could get it through then he can hope in an election that the Faragist cry of betrayal will not prevent leavers showering him with praise and a majority, and with a majority the DUP can go back to moaning to themselves about how righteous they and they alone are, but discarding them like this, pissing off the ERG spartans in the process (since anything but no deal does that) and those who were genuinely against the NI only backstop, and with no Labour incentive to back a deal, and it is just ruining his good polling for no gain.
It's only potential is the long mooted theory which applied to May's deal, which is that if Labour let it through then they would have a good chance of winning an election as angry leavers deserted the Tories. But it didn't work for May and won't work here surely?
The Withdrawal Agreement with the NI only backstop has no chance of getting through the Commons unless Boris wins the next general election with an overall majority anyway as even if it wins over a few more ERG MPs the DUP will vote against it as will all the other opposition parties that voted against the Withdrawal Agreement 3 times, so it is just theoretical at the moment
Raab tells the house that Boris will got to the EU on 17th and negotiate to leave on the 31/10 deal or no deal.
Raab is an idiot. If Boris can’t get a deal, he must request an extension or break the law of the land. Keep up.
He has to ask for an extension on the 19th. It is not government policy before then to seek an extension
Indeed but that’s not what the risible Raab was saying.
He said the PM will go on the 17th to seek a deal or to leave on 31st. That's government policy. If he cant get a deal he would then have to request an extension on the 19th. He doesn't have to mention, give credence to, or give a toss about an extension until October 19th surely?
How well is Cummings' wargaming working out right now, I wonder?
Up there with the Empire of Japan deciding to attack the American Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbour to keep The United States OUT of the Second World War.
Or for geeks up there with Emperor Palpatine allowing the Rebel Alliance to know the location of the second Death Star.
A significant number of members didn't vote - not sure whether they were abstentions or something else.
I am really not a fan of the SO24 nonsense. Emergency debates are all well and good - and have their place. But substantive motions that have real impact need time to be discussed - not rushed through.
It is Bercow who has allowed this change. And it really isn't for the better.
This is a fishing expedition - and not a healthy one.
1) the government draws its power from the legislature. If it has lost the legislature, that body should be given every opportunity to have its say.
2) it’s a bit more than a fishing expedition. The whole manoeuvre stinks to high heaven.
3) the government really cannot complain about rush on this occasion.
If it has lost the legislature it should be replaced as a government. The refusal to appoint another government or hold an election is a ridiculous situation caused by the terribly written FTPA.
I completely disagree. Eventually even the dimmest politicians will appreciate that they need to build stable majorities before forming governments. If that means they have to compromise more, well that’s not the worst thing in the world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
There is an election this year....as soon as the delay is signed off- There is not a chance in hell that BJ wants this Parliament to live a day longer than necessary....
Give over. Jezza will still be cowering behind the sofa in April!
"Respecting the referendum must also mean that this house allows us to leave without a deal if Brussels leave no other credible choice. Taking that option off the table severely weakened our negotiating position."
So now we see the seeds of the Johnson climbdown defence... "I had no other choice because the HoC cut my negotiating legs off."
It will still be a climbdown though Boris.
It will still reinforce the message that: "You can't trust Boris"
1) the government draws its power from the legislature. If it has lost the legislature, that body should be given every opportunity to have its say.
2) it’s a bit more than a fishing expedition. The whole manoeuvre stinks to high heaven.
3) the government really cannot complain about rush on this occasion.
If it has lost the legislature it should be replaced as a government. The refusal to appoint another government or hold an election is a ridiculous situation caused by the terribly written FTPA.
I completely disagree. Eventually even the dimmest politicians will appreciate that they need to build stable majorities before forming governments. If that means they have to compromise more, well that’s not the worst thing in the world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
I think there’s only one viable day, assuming the convention of holding an election on a Thursday is upheld: Thursday 12 December. 19 December is too close to Christmas and earlier relies on the two main parties agreeing in advance on a date. Boris Johnson now has no motivation for seeking an early election directly immediately and if Jeremy Corbyn goes for it he will bring a vote of no confidence, which requires another 14 days.
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
If people like me are thinking please vote for a deal then there’s hope . You can’t get many people more pro EU . MPs have to think of the future . A deal means there’s a chance the UK can remain on good terms with the EU , it provides a transition period and is the only chance to stop the polarization getting even worse .
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
A significant number of members didn't vote - not sure whether they were abstentions or something else.
I am really not a fan of the SO24 nonsense. Emergency debates are all well and good - and have their place. But substantive motions that have real impact need time to be discussed - not rushed through.
It is Bercow who has allowed this change. And it really isn't for the better.
This is a fishing expedition - and not a healthy one.
1) the government draws its power from the legislature. If it has lost the legislature, that body should be given every opportunity to have its say.
2) it’s a bit more than a fishing expedition. The whole manoeuvre stinks to high heaven.
3) the government really cannot complain about rush on this occasion.
If it has lost the legislature it should be replaced as a government. The refusal to appoint another government or hold an election is a ridiculous situation caused by the terribly written FTPA.
I completely disagree. Eventually even the dimmest politicians will appreciate that they need to build stable majorities before forming governments. If that means they have to compromise more, well that’s not the worst thing in the world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
Spot on.
I’d be tempted to rule out Thu 19 Dec too, as many people will be away or travelling for Christmas. So that only leaves three possible dates - 28 Nov, 5 Dec or 12 Dec. An election six days before Christmas would be possible in theory - but would be an utter farce.
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
If people like me are thinking please vote for a deal then there’s hope . You can’t get many people more pro EU . MPs have to think of the future . A deal means there’s a chance the UK can remain on good terms with the EU , it provides a transition period and is the only chance to stop the polarization getting even worse .
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
This has to end in a binding confirmatory referendum.
1) the government draws its power from the legislature. If it has lost the legislature, that body should be given every opportunity to have its say.
2) it’s a bit more than a fishing expedition. The whole manoeuvre stinks to high heaven.
3) the government really cannot complain about rush on this occasion.
If it has lost the legislature it should be replaced as a government. The refusal to appoint another government or hold an election is a ridiculous situation caused by the terribly written FTPA.
I completely disagree. Eventually even the dimmest politicians will appreciate that they need to build stable majorities before forming governments. If that means they have to compromise more, well that’s not the worst thing in the world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
I think there’s only one viable day, assuming the convention of holding an election on a Thursday is upheld: Thursday 12 December. 19 December is too close to Christmas and earlier relies on the two main parties agreeing in advance on a date. Boris Johnson now has no motivation for seeking an early election directly immediately and if Jeremy Corbyn goes for it he will bring a vote of no confidence, which requires another 14 days.
Sorry Alastair, I see you have made a similar point.
A a legal and post legislative referendum on a NI backstop will take some time. It would be Spring at the earliest. So much for Boris' Do or Die 31/10 deadline.
I heard him speak tonight and he was absolutely definitive on leaving on 31/10, deal or no deal.
It was curious that he left himself no wiggle room.
Quick question. Does today's shenanigans mean that a no-deal departure by October 31st is not possible? Or is there some strange BDSM strategem that still makes it possible?
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
If people like me are thinking please vote for a deal then there’s hope . You can’t get many people more pro EU . MPs have to think of the future . A deal means there’s a chance the UK can remain on good terms with the EU , it provides a transition period and is the only chance to stop the polarization getting even worse .
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
This has to end in a binding confirmatory referendum.
It's the only way.
Waste of time - we’ve seen MPs ignore referendums.
"Respecting the referendum must also mean that this house allows us to leave without a deal if Brussels leave no other credible choice. Taking that option off the table severely weakened our negotiating position."
So now we see the seeds of the Johnson climbdown defence... "I had no other choice because the HoC cut my negotiating legs off."
It will still be a climbdown though Boris.
It will still reinforce the message that: "You can't trust Boris"
He was trapped from the start. He had to be unequivocal in order to win back BXP, but there was always a decent chance the Commons could stop him, which he clearly believes will cost him even if some few on here think it won't. If he didn't think it would cost him dear he would not have floated so many barmy ideas to try to prevent it - he'd already made clear he did not want this end.
Will Johnson really agree to an election if he's just had to produce a humiliating climb down with the EU ?!
There won't be an election until April or May next year at the earliest.
What the hell the country does between now and then is anyone's guess.
Fanny about having waste of space debates like tonight’s dross.
You mean the 2 debates accusing the Government of hiding information which all Government lawyers avoided speaking in to ensure they didn't incriminate themselves.
I've joked about it being a good idea, but I really don't see the political upside for Boris. Theoretically if he could get it through then he can hope in an election that the Faragist cry of betrayal will not prevent leavers showering him with praise and a majority, and with a majority the DUP can go back to moaning to themselves about how righteous they and they alone are, but discarding them like this, pissing off the ERG spartans in the process (since anything but no deal does that) and those who were genuinely against the NI only backstop, and with no Labour incentive to back a deal, and it is just ruining his good polling for no gain.
It's only potential is the long mooted theory which applied to May's deal, which is that if Labour let it through then they would have a good chance of winning an election as angry leavers deserted the Tories. But it didn't work for May and won't work here surely?
The Withdrawal Agreement with the NI only backstop has no chance of getting through the Commons unless Boris wins the next general election with an overall majority anyway as even if it wins over a few more ERG MPs the DUP will vote against it as will all the other opposition parties that voted against the Withdrawal Agreement 3 times, so it is just theoretical at the moment
It's all the wrong way around. He may not win a GE if we don't leave, and we cannot leave unless he wins a GE.
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
The first step would be wanting to get out. But since as you point the situation has remained broadly unchanged since last November, the chances of them suddenly wanting to get out of this whole is slim.
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
If people like me are thinking please vote for a deal then there’s hope . You can’t get many people more pro EU . MPs have to think of the future . A deal means there’s a chance the UK can remain on good terms with the EU , it provides a transition period and is the only chance to stop the polarization getting even worse .
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
This has to end in a binding confirmatory referendum.
It's the only way.
Waste of time - we’ve seen MPs ignore referendums.
No you can make it so it comes in automatic. No further debate or Commons time . The result of the ref is implemented the day after the vote . This might get the public onside if they think that’s the end .
Will Johnson really agree to an election if he's just had to produce a humiliating climb down with the EU ?!
There won't be an election until April or May next year at the earliest.
What the hell the country does between now and then is anyone's guess.
Fanny about having waste of space debates like tonight’s dross.
You mean the 2 debates accusing the Government of hiding information which all Government lawyers avoided speaking in to ensure they didn't incriminate themselves.
Yup - waste of time.
What next - taping them in the pub, their pillow talk, transcripts of their dream diaries ?
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
If people like me are thinking please vote for a deal then there’s hope . You can’t get many people more pro EU . MPs have to think of the future . A deal means there’s a chance the UK can remain on good terms with the EU , it provides a transition period and is the only chance to stop the polarization getting even worse .
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
This has to end in a binding confirmatory referendum.
It's the only way.
Waste of time - we’ve seen MPs ignore referendums.
Read my post... a binding confirmatory referendum.
Pass the legislation which says we do a), b) or c) immediately the referendum result is announced, dependent on the result - no further recourse to parliament necessary.
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
If people like me are thinking please vote for a deal then there’s hope . You can’t get many people more pro EU . MPs have to think of the future . A deal means there’s a chance the UK can remain on good terms with the EU , it provides a transition period and is the only chance to stop the polarization getting even worse .
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
This has to end in a binding confirmatory referendum.
It's the only way.
Waste of time - we’ve seen MPs ignore referendums.
Yep.
Referendums ignored. Elections denied. Parliament won't agree to anything other than the fact they hate Boris Johnson. A government that can't govern. An Opposition that spent two years calling for an electon and then at the first sign of one went and hid behind the sofa...
A significant number of members didn't vote - not sure whether they were abstentions or something else.
I am really not a fan of the SO24 nonsense. Emergency debates are all well and good - and have their place. But substantive motions that have real impact need time to be discussed - not rushed through.
It is Bercow who has allowed this change. And it really isn't for the better.
This is a fishing expedition - and not a healthy one.
1) the government draws its power from the legislature. If it has lost the legislature, that body should be given every opportunity to have its say.
2) it’s a bit more than a fishing expedition. The whole manoeuvre stinks to high heaven.
3) the government really cannot complain about rush on this occasion.
If it has lost the legislature it should be replaced as a government. The refusal to appoint another government or hold an election is a ridiculous situation caused by the terribly written FTPA.
world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
Spot on.
I’d be tempted to rule out Thu 19 Dec too, as many people will be away or travelling for Christmas. So that only leaves three possible dates - 28 Nov, 5 Dec or 12 Dec. An election six days before Christmas would be possible in theory - but would be an utter farce.
Yes, I agree with you.
I was trying to outline the maximum window to make a point on just how narrow that still is.
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
If people like me are thinking please vote for a deal then there’s hope . You can’t get many people more pro EU . MPs have to think of the future . A deal means there’s a chance the UK can remain on good terms with the EU , it provides a transition period and is the only chance to stop the polarization getting even worse .
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
This has to end in a binding confirmatory referendum.
It's the only way.
Waste of time - we’ve seen MPs ignore referendums.
That's why he specified 'binding'. They can be made so, they just aren't automatically. But the howls of outrage if a second one were made binding would be off the charts, from whichever side was worried they'd lose.
I completely disagree. Eventually even the dimmest politicians will appreciate that they need to build stable majorities before forming governments. If that means they have to compromise more, well that’s not the worst thing in the world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
I think there’s only one viable day, assuming the convention of holding an election on a Thursday is upheld: Thursday 12 December. 19 December is too close to Christmas and earlier relies on the two main parties agreeing in advance on a date. Boris Johnson now has no motivation for seeking an early election directly immediately and if Jeremy Corbyn goes for it he will bring a vote of no confidence, which requires another 14 days.
How would you price the year?
I think it happens in 2019 if either Boris Johnson immediately calls for another election directly after the Queen’s speech debate or Jeremy Corbyn immediately calls a vote of no confidence in him then. Assuming that Brexit has been extended then, I can’t see that being an election that Boris Johnson would relish and I’d have thought Jeremy Corbyn would now wait until 1 November, logically.
I've joked about it being a good idea, but I really don't see the political upside for Boris. Theoretically if he could get it through then he can hope in an election that the Faragist cry of betrayal will not prevent leavers showering him with praise and a majority, and with a majority the DUP can go back to moaning to themselves about how righteous they and they alone are, but discarding them like this, pissing off the ERG spartans in the process (since anything but no deal does that) and those who were genuinely against the NI only backstop, and with no Labour incentive to back a deal, and it is just ruining his good polling for no gain.
It's only potential is the long mooted theory which applied to May's deal, which is that if Labour let it through then they would have a good chance of winning an election as angry leavers deserted the Tories. But it didn't work for May and won't work here surely?
The Withdrawal Agreement with the NI only backstop has no chance of getting through the Commons unless Boris wins the next general election with an overall majority anyway as even if it wins over a few more ERG MPs the DUP will vote against it as will all the other opposition parties that voted against the Withdrawal Agreement 3 times, so it is just theoretical at the moment
It's all the wrong way around. He may not win a GE if we don't leave, and we cannot leave unless he wins a GE.
He can win as long as he commits to deliver Brexit Deal or No Deal if he wins a majority, even if he has to go into opposition and let someone else extend to do so
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
If people like me are thinking please vote for a deal then there’s hope . You can’t get many people more pro EU . MPs have to think of the future . A deal means there’s a chance the UK can remain on good terms with the EU , it provides a transition period and is the only chance to stop the polarization getting even worse .
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
This has to end in a binding confirmatory referendum.
It's the only way.
Waste of time - we’ve seen MPs ignore referendums.
Read my post... a binding confirmatory referendum.
Pass the legislation which says we do a), b) or c) immediately the referendum result is announced, dependent on the result - no further recourse to parliament necessary.
I wouldn’t trust these MPs to ignore the binding or change the law after the event if we voted leave again.
I completely disagree. Eventually even the dimmest politicians will appreciate that they need to build stable majorities before forming governments. If that means they have to compromise more, well that’s not the worst thing in the world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
I think there’s only one viable day, assuming the convention of holding an election on a Thursday is upheld: Thursday 12 December. 19 December is too close to Christmas and earlier relies on the two main parties agreeing in advance on a date. Boris Johnson now has no motivation for seeking an early election directly immediately and if Jeremy Corbyn goes for it he will bring a vote of no confidence, which requires another 14 days.
How would you price the year?
I think it happens in 2019 if either Boris Johnson immediately calls for another election directly after the Queen’s speech debate or Jeremy Corbyn immediately calls a vote of no confidence in him then. Assuming that Brexit has been extended then, I can’t see that being an election that Boris Johnson would relish and I’d have thought Jeremy Corbyn would now wait until 1 November, logically.
I’d be tempted to rule out Thu 19 Dec too, as many people will be away or travelling for Christmas. So that only leaves three possible dates - 28 Nov, 5 Dec or 12 Dec. An election six days before Christmas would be possible in theory - but would be an utter farce.
Yes, I agree with you.
I was trying to outline the maximum window to make a point on just how narrow that still is.
Given the turkeys on offer, a Christmas election seems a reasonable one. I would look forward to seeing all these useless clowns get stuffed.
Sylvia Hermon is *not* happy with the Government and the entire chamber picked up on it. Interesting.
Is that about the backstop or what?
I'd guess just their general behaviour over an extended period, particularly in the last few weeks. She's no Corbyn fan but I beleive she has never been right in the Tory camp in any case.
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I completely agree but that has been the situation since at least last November and so far the MPs haven’t. So many are now dug in so deep I don’t know how they get out.
If people like me are thinking please vote for a deal then there’s hope . You can’t get many people more pro EU . MPs have to think of the future . A deal means there’s a chance the UK can remain on good terms with the EU , it provides a transition period and is the only chance to stop the polarization getting even worse .
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
This has to end in a binding confirmatory referendum.
It's the only way.
Waste of time - we’ve seen MPs ignore referendums.
Read my post... a binding confirmatory referendum.
Pass the legislation which says we do a), b) or c) immediately the referendum result is announced, dependent on the result - no further recourse to parliament necessary.
I wouldn’t trust these MPs to ignore the binding or change the law after the event if we voted leave again.
They will pull any trick to ignore the voters.
Swinson is already on record as saying if Leave won another refernedum she wouldn't accept it.
A significant number of members didn't vote - not sure whether they were abstentions or something else.
I am really not a fan of the SO24 nonsense. Emergency debates are all well and good - and have their place. But substantive motions that have real impact need time to be discussed - not rushed through.
It is Bercow who has allowed this change. And it really isn't for the better.
This is a fishing expedition - and not a healthy one.
1).
If .
Ild.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
There is an election this year....as soon as the delay is signed off- There is not a chance in hell that BJ wants this Parliament to live a day longer than necessary....
1.25 is free money
I’m afraid it isn’t.
If BJ alone could be the arbiter of when an election were being held we’d already be having one. It takes two to tango and the inertia against calling one is huge; it depends on the political convenience of a whole host of factors, including both main parties believing it could work for them.
A good reply. It is one of the quirks of pbCOM that over a timeline you can see some of your foes becoming really quite thoughtful and sensible as their allegiances to their main political parties are challenged,,,,,
Problem is quite a few are already not seeking re-election , a few might go back and do an Amber Rudd , suddenly dropping their aversion to no deal but there’s no way he’ll get enough to be able to force through a no deal .
Basically all these defeats meaning nothing if Boris comes back to the commons next month with a deal that gets voted through. He's then getting a landslide in an election very shortly afterwards. I fear the remainers have blundered by not taking the election.
This House Of Common will never vote for any deal.
Indeed. There is no form of a deal that can get through this House.
As an ardent Remainer at this point I’d accept a deal that led to an orderly withdrawal . A no deal would trash relations with the EU for years and at least with a deal the country has a chance of moving on . A no deal would lead to years of bitter acrimony, even worse than now.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
Agreed. My hunch is, if the Tory Cabinet can settle on a deal, it would pass the Commons. I'm not sure Corbyn would whip against it, but even if he did, dozens of Labour MPs would rebel, out of fear of No Deal.
A significant number of members didn't vote - not sure whether they were abstentions or something else.
I am really not a fan of the SO24 nonsense. Emergency debates are all well and good - and have their place. But substantive motions that have real impact need time to be discussed - not rushed through.
It is Bercow who has allowed this change. And it really isn't for the better.
This is a fishing expedition - and not a healthy one.
1) the government draws its power from the legislature. If it has lost the legislature, that body should be given every opportunity to have its say.
2) it’s a bit more than a fishing expedition. The whole manoeuvre stinks to high heaven.
3) the government really cannot complain about rush on this occasion.
If it has lost the legislature it should be replaced as a government. The refusal to appoint another government or hold an election is a ridiculous situation caused by the terribly written FTPA.
world.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
Spot on.
I’d be tempted to rule out Thu 19 Dec too, as many people will be away or travelling for Christmas. So that only leaves three possible dates - 28 Nov, 5 Dec or 12 Dec. An election six days before Christmas would be possible in theory - but would be an utter farce.
Yes, I agree with you.
I was trying to outline the maximum window to make a point on just how narrow that still is.
A significant number of members didn't vote - not sure whether they were abstentions or something else.
I am really not a fan of the SO24 nonsense. Emergency debates are all well and good - and have their place. But substantive motions that have real impact need time to be discussed - not rushed through.
It is Bercow who has allowed this change. And it really isn't for the better.
This is a fishing expedition - and not a healthy one.
1).
If .
Ild.
A slight hint of special pleading here.
It’s not special pleading at all.
I see your point - and it would be nice if it happened. But I can't see the stable majority in a timely way, and the FTPA allows for elections in exactly those circumstances. Like now.
I should note that Labour seem as oblivious to this consideration as the Conservatives.
The election will come when it is in the interests of a majority in Parliament. That may be some time.
The maximum window I can see for an election this year, now, is from Tuesday 26th November to Thursday 19th December. And that’s going some when it’s going to be dark before 4pm, each day, and most people will have better things to think about.
And yet, you can still lay an election this year right now at 1.25 on Betfair, which implies an 80% chance when I’m not sure it’s even a 5/2 shot now.
There is an election this year....as soon as the delay is signed off- There is not a chance in hell that BJ wants this Parliament to live a day longer than necessary....
1.25 is free money
I’m afraid it isn’t.
If BJ alone could be the arbiter of when an election were being held we’d already be having one. It takes two to tango and the inertia against calling one is huge; it depends on the political convenience of a whole host of factors, including both main parties believing it could work for them.
A good reply. It is one of the quirks of pbCOM that over a timeline you can see some of your foes becoming really quite thoughtful and sensible as their allegiances to their main political parties are challenged,,,,,
Things have been somewhat fluid on here in recent times.
Considering his ancestor led the Tory Party to the worst defeat and lowest voteshare in its history in 1832 not sure that is too bad news
Bit harsh to hold that against him!
Well he is only in the Lords mainly because of who his ancestor was anyway, Wellington was a brilliant general but a crap politician.
The Tories got an even worse voteshare than 1997 under his leadership in 1832
Did one of your ancestors advise him to bugger off and join the Whigs?
The 1832 Wellington was a proper Tory not a fake Tory liberal Whig like Peel but other proper Tory leaders in the 19th century like Pitt, Disraeli and Salisbury were far more successful Tory leaders than he was
So he was an ERGer?
He had nothing but contempt for the Tory backwoodsmen
Dont think you are seeing the Bigger Picture here Boris and Cummins have just played them all .He will destroy the Labour party for a generation .He will resign and so will his government stating that the opposition are undemocratic and preventing the will of the people. Under the Fixed Parliament act Corbyn has to try to form a Government Labour will vote for him if they dont then the Conservatives will support him .Now Brexit and Brexit extention is Corbyns problem ,After Corbyn gets an extention Boris puts down a motion of no Confidence .The Jocks ,the UDA, Liberals, Conservatives will all vote to get Corbyn out .Now Boris fights a general election saying he will leave if the EU do not give him a deal in a fortnight or whatever time frame suits him .If he gets a majority he will have 5 years to sort it out .Its so clever the opposition have put themselves in the shit .The Government can resign the opposition cant .Game set and Match to Boris .
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Michael Heseltine is part of the ghost of those years. He’s still around and just as pompous and arrogant as he’s always been.
Raab is an idiot. If Boris can’t get a deal, he must request an extension or break the law of the land. Keep up.
https://order-order.com/2019/09/09/swinson-popular-corbyn-labour-2017-voters/
More absolute bell end than boy
There is an election this year....as soon as the delay is signed off- There is not a chance in hell that BJ wants this Parliament to live a day longer than necessary....
1.25 is free money
That’s it.
If a deal comes forward then I think MPs will be under tremendous pressure to pass it.
I think Brexit is a disaster but a deal now is the only way to save the country .
I mean, in all seriousness, what exactly constitutes a "deal" according to the letter of the law?
If BJ alone could be the arbiter of when an election were being held we’d already be having one. It takes two to tango and the inertia against calling one is huge; it depends on the political convenience of a whole host of factors, including both main parties believing it could work for them.
Or for geeks up there with Emperor Palpatine allowing the Rebel Alliance to know the location of the second Death Star.
The politics is a bit shit.
"Respecting the referendum must also mean that this house allows us to leave without a deal if Brussels leave no other credible choice. Taking that option off the table severely weakened our negotiating position."
So now we see the seeds of the Johnson climbdown defence... "I had no other choice because the HoC cut my negotiating legs off."
It will still be a climbdown though Boris.
It will still reinforce the message that: "You can't trust Boris"
If a deal has a confirmatory vote then of course I’d be happy . But I can’t see that happening . I do think the EU wants to move on and doesn’t want the UK going through years more of psychodrama .
https://twitter.com/ftwestminster/status/1171150453473730566?s=21
I’d be tempted to rule out Thu 19 Dec too, as many people will be away or travelling for Christmas. So that only leaves three possible dates - 28 Nov, 5 Dec or 12 Dec. An election six days before Christmas would be possible in theory - but would be an utter farce.
It's the only way.
What the hell the country does between now and then is anyone's guess.
Will the communications Cummings has to release include a copy of his Brexit wargaming spreadsheet?
https://twitter.com/ByDonkeys/status/1171010631127969792?s=20
What next - taping them in the pub, their pillow talk, transcripts of their dream diaries ?
Pass the legislation which says we do a), b) or c) immediately the referendum result is announced, dependent on the result - no further recourse to parliament necessary.
Referendums ignored. Elections denied. Parliament won't agree to anything other than the fact they hate Boris Johnson. A government that can't govern. An Opposition that spent two years calling for an electon and then at the first sign of one went and hid behind the sofa...
On and on it goes...
I was trying to outline the maximum window to make a point on just how narrow that still is.
Maybe 3/1?
They will pull any trick to ignore the voters.
https://twitter.com/DPJHodges/status/1171157768918773760
https://twitter.com/leaveeuofficial/status/1171148498726793218?s=21
You mean something like this?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enabling_Act_of_1933
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Things have been somewhat fluid on here in recent times.
But facts never got in the way of @HYUFD