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[Kentonio]

So if 11pm comes and goes and no extension is requested what happens?

Court on Monday I believe.

 

[esmufc07]

Court on Monday I believe.

Queen should dismiss him if he’s actively breaking the law. Appoint herself Prime Minister and tell the country Brexit is a sack of shit and she’s cancelling it.

 

[Fully Fledged]

 

[OohAahMartial]

Boris has said he will obey the Law, but I don't recall him saying which Law. I suspect this will go to Court this week and they will argue for primacy of EU Law, and Article 50.

That's if Letwin passes, which it is thought to.

 

[Kentonio]

I really fecking hate Caroline Flint..

 

[cyberman]

I see the DUP tactic of belittling opposition by claiming they don't understand or haven't read a document properly was used early doors today

 

[sammsky1]

Boris has said he will obey the Law, but I don't recall him saying which Law. I suspect this will go to Court this week and they will argue for primacy of EU Law, and Article 50.

That's if Letwin passes, which it is thought to.

BBC say Letwin vote will be very very tight

 

[MadMike]

I’m so fecking conflicted on this. Rejecting the deal gives a chance for an election and perhaps a referendum. Increasing the chances Brexit is blocked. It also increases the chances of no-deal Brexit sharply. Compromise now or take it down the wire in a winner-takes-all gamble?

Although I’m at the march to Parliament atm and every one here is against the deal. I guess I’m more pessimistic than the people around me.

 

[OohAahMartial]

BBC say Letwin vote will be very very tight

It may well be. Hard to call on any of the votes. ERG will "overwhelmingly" vote for the Bill and against the Amendment. Guess it comes down to the ex-Tories, who are probably split on it.

 

[horsechoker]

I’m so fecking conflicted on this. Rejecting the deal gives a chance for an election and perhaps a referendum. Increasing the chances Brexit is blocked. It also increases the chances of no-deal Brexit sharply. Compromise now or take it down the wire in a winner-takes-all gamble?

Although I’m at the march to Parliament atm and every one here is against the deal. I guess I’m more pessimistic than the people around me.

Yeah honestly I don't know what I want to happen today, if we come out of it with an extension, I'll be satisfied.

 

[sammsky1]

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[Maticmaker]

Nah Wales will stay with England, we can't afford to go it on our own.

TBH neither can Scotland or NI.

Out of the 67.5 M people living in the UK (2017/18 figures HOC Library) 84% reside in England, 8.9% Scotland, 4.8% Wales and 2.9% NI
People living in Scotland have around 10% more of public spending per person than the UK average; in Wales its about 11% and NI nearly 20%, in England its - (minus) 3%.

These figures are not really a surprise, but quite often its forgotten what the differences are between the respective countries both in terms of population and public spending and what it might mean if there was a breakup of either the UK, or GB. or even why it was in England the biggest share of Leave votes was recorded. It must all be relevant in someway!

 

[OohAahMartial]

I’m so fecking conflicted on this. Rejecting the deal gives a chance for an election and perhaps a referendum. Increasing the chances Brexit is blocked. It also increases the chances of no-deal Brexit sharply. Compromise now or take it down the wire in a winner-takes-all gamble?

Although I’m at the march to Parliament atm and every one here is against the deal. I guess I’m more pessimistic than the people around me.

I'd be amazed if this didn't result in a No Deal, if this Deal is voted down. Whether that be due to Macron, or be it due to the Courts or Boris. And if the deal is voted down, and there was an Extension, and it goes to a GE, Tories, on the back of a rejected deal, would win in a landslide and then pass that deal, and whatever else they wanted to for the next 5 years.

 

[Brownie85]

I'd be amazed if this didn't result in a No Deal, if this Deal is voted down. Whether that be due to Macron, or be it due to the Courts or Boris. And if the deal is voted down, and there was an Extension, and it goes to a GE, Tories, on the back of a rejected deal, would win in a landslide and then pass that deal, and whatever else they wanted to for the next 5 years.

So what would be better in this situation?
Pass the deal then, knowing Brexit is sorted, well the first part, have an election based purely on domestic issues and the potential EU relationship rather than Brexit alone?
OR
Reject the deal, secure an extension, have an election with the Tories most likely dominating and doing whatever they want for the next 5 years?

 

[horsechoker]

So what would be better in this situation?
Pass the deal then, knowing Brexit is sorted, well the first part, have an election based purely on domestic issues and the potential EU relationship rather than Brexit alone?
OR
Reject the deal, secure an extension, have an election with the Tories most likely dominating and doing whatever they want for the next 5 years?

Are the Tories guaranteed to win an election in the 2nd case? About half of the country is opposed to Brexit, I think they would have to form another coalition.

 

[Brownie85]

Are the Tories guaranteed to win an election in the 2nd case? About half of the country is opposed to Brexit, I think they would have to form another coalition.

If polls are to be believed (which i don't believe them, but for sake of argument i'm assuming they're accurate), then yes, they'd likely win with a strong majority. Again, who knows what will happen, but i'd much rather the deal be passed then an election can be held based on our future relationship and other pressing domestic issues, which at the moment, seem to be brushed aside somewhat.

 

[Drifter]

My guess is Letwin bill will be rejected .Vote will go ahead . And Boris deal will be passed.

 

[Fergies Gum]

Are the Tories guaranteed to win an election in the 2nd case? About half of the country is opposed to Brexit, I think they would have to form another coalition.

Nothing is guaranteed in these unpredictable times.

I live in a Labour stronghold in the north and a lot of people are unhappy. Even people i personally know (who have never voted Conservative) will vote for them at the next election.

 

[Brownie85]

Nothing is guaranteed in these unpredictable times.

I live in a Labour stronghold in the north and a lot of people are unhappy. Even people i personally know (who have never voted Conservative) will vote for them at the next election.

I know a few people like that too.
I know a lot of people, including my dad, who has been a Labour voter all his life, now refusing to vote for Labour whilst Corbyn is in charge. Politics is in a mess at the moment, and to be fair, whilst Brexit is still rumbling on, the uncertainty shows no signs of ending. More extensions will just cause more problems and will give the impression to a lot of people that MP's are deliberately frustrating things.

 

[Maticmaker]

Whether that be due to Macron,

I agree, Macron for his own reasons wants to get Brexit sorted, and with Merkel about to step down he is making a bid to be the main leader in the EU going forward, and once we've gone he has a clear run because like us France is the only EU country with a seat on the UN Security Council and in defence terms, within the EU, that makes them 'top dog'.

Whether he could afford for France to take the hit of a 'no deal', which is what would surely result if the EU refuse an extension, is still debateable; however Macron has a lot more to play for in the EU going forward and with the UK gone and Merkel about to stand down such opportunities for leadership of Europe are rare and Macron might just be tempted.

 

[sun_tzu]

My guess is Letwin bill will be rejected .Vote will go ahead . And Boris deal will be passed.

I think letwin passes... But if not I think
Letwin defeated
Boris defeated
No deal defeated
Referendum defeated

Boris either sends no letter or a second letter to scupper the extension

No confidence motion lodged Monday and to be debated tuesday ...

Boris defeated but no immediate alternative

Basically we will be a week from a hard brexit with no pm and the only thing people can agree on is they don't want hard brexit... Yet still can't agree to stop it

 

[OohAahMartial]

So what would be better in this situation?
Pass the deal then, knowing Brexit is sorted, well the first part, have an election based purely on domestic issues and the potential EU relationship rather than Brexit alone?
OR
Reject the deal, secure an extension, have an election with the Tories most likely dominating and doing whatever they want for the next 5 years?

Whichever way you game it, I see Tories winning. That Boris got a deal kind of ensures that.

Letwin fails, Deal passes, BJ wins election as the man who made Brexit happen, with his deal.
Letwin fails, Deal fails, extension rejected by EU OR by Court, or some workaround, No deal occurs with blame on Labour, BJ wins election.
Letwin fails, Deal fails, extension given, BJ still wins election based on the people v. parliament, getbrexitdone, lines that he is trying to get it based on.
Letwin wins, no MV, extension rejected by EU OR by Court, or some workaround, No deal occurs with blame on Labour and Remainers, BJ wins election.
Letwin wins, Deal passed by 31st, BJ wins election as the man who made Brexit happen, with his deal.

Considering that Tories have won the last elections, and would have an election in the immediate aftermath of either a passed deal or rejected deal, in the case of a passed deal, Lib Dems and Brexit wiped out. In case of rejected deal, I do agree a much closer election, but I still see a lot of Labour Leaver seats being lost. And the rebels would lose out to hardcore Brexiteers. One can't ignore that the way the system (gerrymandering etc.) stands, Tories have the starting advantage, and would most likely increase that.

 

[Drifter]

But on the bright side @sun_tzu

 

[Paul the Wolf]

I agree, Macron for his own reasons wants to get Brexit sorted, and with Merkel about to step down he is making a bid to be the main leader in the EU going forward, and once we've gone he has a clear run because like us France is the only EU country with a seat on the UN Security Council and in defence terms, within the EU, that makes them 'top dog'.

Whether he could afford for France to take the hit of a 'no deal', which is what would surely result if the EU refuse an extension, is still debateable; however Macron has a lot more to play for in the EU going forward and with the UK gone and Merkel about to stand down such opportunities for leadership of Europe are rare and Macron might just be tempted.

Whether this deal passes or there is no deal there will still be a hard border between the UK and France so makes little difference plus chances are a lot of businesses will move from the UK to Europe including France.

What matters most to the EU is the GFA being intact and the single market protected - not German car manufacturers or Italian prosecco producers because there will still be a hard border with or without a deal.

 

[sammsky1]

I think letwin passes... But if not I think
Letwin defeated
Boris defeated
No deal defeated
Referendum defeated

Boris either sends no letter or a second letter to scupper the extension

No confidence motion lodged Monday and to be debated tuesday ...

Boris defeated but no immediate alternative

Basically we will be a week from a hard brexit with no pm and the only thing people can agree on is they don't want hard brexit... Yet still can't agree to stop it

Where does civil war feature in this timeline?

 

[sun_tzu]

Where does civil war feature in this timeline?

Next Saturday?

 

[Maticmaker]

Basically we will be a week from a hard brexit with no pm and the only thing people can agree on is they don't want hard brexit... Yet still can't agree to stop it

Yes indeed, what's that old saying "we get the politicians we deserve". Todays politicians in particular are all about self/party interests, whether we like it or not, when it comes to wielding power, none of them vote in the National Interest, its just a ploy.

Years ago I was involved with trying to get manufacturing companies in the North West involved in what was a then known as an EITB Awards scheme, particularly aimed and 16/17 years old being offered the 'old fashioned' apprenticeship training. At my first conference address my big USP was to tempt them with a call to 'train for the future' and I was told in no uncertain terms, "Sorry, but when it comes down to it, nobody trains in the National Interest only in their Company's interest"... shot me down in flames!

Same now with our politicians, its party and self interest only...nothing really changes does it!

 

[OohAahMartial]

Where does civil war feature in this timeline?

When we look at Spain, Hong Kong, or even Chile now, we can maybe get a glimpse of what may even start today. Today's street protest could easily become tonight's riot. Things don't bode well, whichever way this goes, in this regard.

 

[OohAahMartial]

Yes indeed, what's that old saying "we get the politicians we deserve". Todays politicians in particular are all about self/party interests, whether we like it or not, when it comes to wielding power, none of them vote in the National Interest, its just a ploy.

Years ago I was involved with trying to get manufacturing companies in the North West involved in what was a then known as an EITB Awards scheme, particularly aimed and 16/17 years old being offered the 'old fashioned' apprenticeship training. At my first conference address my big USP was to tempt them with a call to 'train for the future' and I was told in no uncertain terms, "Sorry, but when it comes down to it, nobody trains in the National Interest only in their Company's interest"... shot me down in flames!

Same now with our politicians, its party and self interest only...nothing really changes does it!

And none more so than this SNP Westminster Leader currently speaking. Honestly, I put SNP on the same level as the BNP.

 

[Penna]

And none more so than this SNP Westminster Leader currently speaking. Honestly, I put SNP on the same level as the BNP.

BNP are neo-Nazis!

 

[UweBein]

And none more so than this SNP Westminster Leader currently speaking. Honestly, I put SNP on the same level as the BNP.

Looolz, what a daft state.ent.

 

[MadMike]

Next Saturday?

I’m busy, I’ve got musical tickets, can we reschedule?

 

[Flying high]

When we look at Spain, Hong Kong, or even Chile now, we can maybe get a glimpse of what may even start today. Today's street protest could easily become tonight's riot. Things don't bode well, whichever way this goes, in this regard.

This could be why Johnson seems so quick to move the vote to next week.

 

[starman]

Didn't think I would ever be watching politics on a Saturday afternoon...

 

[Maticmaker]

plus chances are a lot of businesses will move from the UK to Europe including France.

What about if this race to the bottom/Singapore type economy occurs and the UK deregulates on workers rights, lowers wages, etc? Then the opposite might occur, European businesses moving to the UK, then shipping everything back through NI into the EU... oh forgot there wont be enough workers in the UK because of restrictions on FoM! Still with a points based scheme in play, then enough bottle-top-makers, widget putter on'ers, lefthanded screw driver makers, could be recruited from elsewhere as required. etc.

We just don't know do we?

 

[Drifter]

Her party all love May now.

 

[Fingeredmouse]

And none more so than this SNP Westminster Leader currently speaking. Honestly, I put SNP on the same level as the BNP.

What the actual feck?

 

[OohAahMartial]

What the actual feck?

A party that ignores the Scottish Referendum, the EU Referendum, and would inflict yet another 2 referendums, and a simultaneous Brexit and Dissolution of the Union, and the economic double whammy that would inflict on the UK and in particular on Scotland. Yeah, I view them as lower than UKIP, as utterly shamelessly nationalistic as the BNP.

 

[NWRed]

My guess is Letwin bill will be rejected .Vote will go ahead . And Boris deal will be passed.

Apparently the whips of both parties think Letwin will pass by 5.

 

[Berbasbullet]

Her party all love May now.

She’s a woman back in her place now, course they do.