Brexit discussion thread XI (Please read OP before posting)

Varta

I wonder if he requests an extension but then refuses to agree one with the EU does that get him out of it. Anyone know?

Tell me how

Impartiality surely no longer a question here.

https://twitter.com/bbclaurak/status/1185557261072113666

Enzokk

What the heck? JRM seemed to want to bring the vote back again on Monday for the deal? Some confusion on what is happening right now and what will happen on Monday.

Let us not forget they still haven't even voted on the Queen's Speech yet which they should do you would think.

"Take the power back."

This would be rightly mocked in some damaged country.. It's happening next door.,

liamtech

Sky making a big deal out of BoJos smile and the words 'not legally obliged to negotiate an extension'

So theoretically

BoJo - Hey EU.. i am legally required to ask for an extension
EU - Ok for how long and for what reason
Bojo - Smiles;)
EU - Kinda need an answer Boris - how long - why - to what end
Bojo - smiles and giggles
EU - what are you playing at?
BoJo - Im legally obliged to ask for an extension - i have done so - says nothing about talking to you
EU - This is outrageous - after all we have done etc etc
BoJo - anyways thats the score - request given - im off to the bar - cheerio

UK Leaves with no deal

Does he have the balls to do this?
Is that the legal position? ask but nothing else - if so, this is ghastly

Capt'n Midnight

https://commonsvotes.digiminster.com/Divisions/Details/721

Noes
Con 283
Ind 17
Lab 6 Barron Campbell Fitzpatrick Hoey Mann Flint

Ayes
Dup 10

Didn't vote
Lab 4
Con 2

DUP swing would have meant 312 vs 316 so those 2 extra Labour didn't vote and 5 Noes are critical.
Hoey might as well be the Brexit Party's only MP at this stage.

Degag

J Mysterio wrote: »

Apalling. They all walked out on SNP again, but this time for Joanna Cherry, and not Blackford. What was bizarre was Parliament TV cut to a close up of Bercow and he literally said 'I'm playing for time, I'm playing for time'.

Seems to me that there were some sort of Westminster directives given:

1. Dont walk out on party leader
2. If there is an SNP walkout, edit it out

There are millions watching today

It was so she didn't have to speak over a couple hundred people leaving the room at once.

Bercow will be a great loss.

MrMusician18

Varta wrote: »

I wonder if he requests an extension but then refuses to agree one with the EU does that get him out of it. Anyone know?

I think what he's planning is that he will write the letter but will instruct his team not to engage with Europe. Unless the EU can get a commitment on sincere cooperation for example, it would be hard for them to grant an extension, particularly a lengthy one.

Strazdas

Enzokk wrote: »

What the heck? JRM seemed to want to bring the vote back again on Monday for the deal? Some confusion on what is happening right now and what will happen on Monday.

Let us not forget they still haven't even voted on the Queen's Speech yet which they should do you would think.

Tom Newton Dunn was saying last night that the MV will surely be held in the next 7-10 days ie. before Oct 31.

There's no suggestion Johnson would delay the MV until after 'Brexit Day'.....he wants it done asap.

BorneTobyWilde

Jo Swinson offers Prime Minister BJ
opportunity outside of house
to send his letter and then return confirming he did.

Itssoeasy

I give up.

FrancieBrady

Bit distracted here...can somebody sum up what is going on?

J Mysterio

Assuming the vote is held today, I think Boris wont send the letter based on the below? This was referenced by Mogg I understand.

https://twitter.com/IanDunt/status/1185560496319139840?s=20

Not sure where they pissed off to? Amazing how they all bugger off to regroup.

J Mysterio

Degag wrote: »

It was so she didn't have to speak over a couple hundred people leaving the room at once.

Not convinced. The camera cut to Bercow quick sharp.

Joe_ Public

liamtech wrote: »

Sky making a big deal out of BoJos smile and the words 'not legally obliged to negotiate an extension'

So theoretically

BoJo - Hey EU.. i am legally required to ask for an extension
EU - Ok for how long and for what reason
Bojo - Smiles;)
EU - Kinda need an answer Boris - how long - why - to what end
Bojo - smiles and giggles
EU - what are you playing at?
BoJo - Im legally obliged to ask for an extension - i have done so - says nothing about talking to you
EU - This is outrageous - after all we have done etc etc
BoJo - anyways thats the score - request given - im off to the bar - cheerio

UK Leaves with no deal

Does he have the balls to do this?
Is that the legal position? ask but nothing else - if so, this is ghastly

The letter is dictated by the terms of the benn act so less scope to amend it. A second letter is a different story of course but eu could in theory just ignore it.

Why are they not all in the Commons debating the vote next week?

liamtech

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Jo Swinson offers Prime Minister BJ
opportunity outside of house
to send his letter and then return confirming he did.

Im sorry to detract from the discussion but did anyone else do a double take on this post, namely the bold part?!!!!???? I nearly choked on my coffee:pac::D

j8wk2feszrnpao

No surprise at the vote. So much for “backs to the wall” rubbish.
Well, this is the “taking back power” the Mutineers wanted. This is more laughable than Yes Minister could have imagined.

Strazdas

liamtech wrote: »

Im sorry to detract from the discussion but did anyone else do a double take on this post, namely the bold part?!!!!???? I nearly choked on my coffee:pac::D

It seems implausible though....she is surely repelled by him

McMurphy

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Jo Swinson offers Prime Minister BJ
opportunity outside of house
to send his letter and then return confirming he did.

Had to read that twice.

Joe_ Public

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

https://commonsvotes.digiminster.com/Divisions/Details/721

Noes
Con 283
Ind 17
Lab 6 Barron Campbell Fitzpatrick Hoey Mann Flint

Ayes
Dup 10

Didn't vote
Lab 4
Con 2

DUP swing would have meant 312 vs 316 so those 2 extra Labour didn't vote and 5 Noes are critical.
Hoey might as well be the Brexit Party's only MP at this stage.

That would suggest most Labour votes they could hope for is 10. Thats ok but only cancels out dup vote. Hoey is interesting, surprising she went against dup here but every chance she'll do so next time. Think its a positive result fir anti deal side in every way.

McMurphy

Sammy Wilson on sky news there proclaiming "they (DUP) can't be bought"

He looks exhausted and terrified at the same time, but I've still absolutely zero sympathy for him and his lot.

Enzokk

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Bit distracted here...can somebody sum up what is going on?

Johnson Government being sneaky, that is what is happening right now. Johnson has said he will not ask for an extension, although according to the Benn act he has to. Now it seems as though Rees-Mogg has made a point of order, so he cannot be questioned like he would a business statement, that they will bring back the vote again on Monday for another go seeing as they were defeated today.

Letwin is suggesting that they are trying to bypass the amendment they just approved by passing the deal so negating the Benn act and the letter. They were supposed to vote on the Queens Speech on Monday but that has now been removed, but JRM is not taking questions. Sneaky as heck and why any Labour MP would trust these jokers to get a good deal for anyone but themselves is staggering.

Tired Gardener

Well it's Groundhog Day... again.

So does Boris Johnson thinks he can be a smart arse by not negotiating an extension, just merely requesting one? Seems a very bad plan... but this is Brexit and the Tories, they aren't renowned for being sensible things.

prunudo

What a mess this whole thing is. The EU negotiators and leaders must be pulling their hair out. Still so many mixed signals coming from parliament and still so many differing views of what Brexit is and should be. Listening to Sammy Wilson on Sky just there and you'd have to say that the Dup's or certainly his view of what Brexit should be, is incompatible with the GFA and a frictionless border. But they just don't get that.

prunudo

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Sammy Wilson on sky news there proclaiming "they (DUP) can't be bought"

He looks exhausted and terrified at the same time, but I've still absolutely zero sympathy for him and his lot.

No sympathy but I can understand why are opposed to the current deal. Unfortunately they don't have the interests of the people of NI in mind.

Itssoeasy

It's an absolute farce really. JRM Just got up and left the chamber as an SNP MP started to speak. I mean I can't say that it's deliberate but honestly you could see why the SNP might get the hump.

Professor Genius

Johnny Dogs wrote: »

Sammy Wilson on sky news there proclaiming "they (DUP) can't be bought"

He looks exhausted and terrified at the same time, but I've still absolutely zero sympathy for him and his lot.

He looks like he’s lost his mind.

CelticRambler

With respect to Johnson sending the letter, then going off-radar, remember that the position of the United Opposition was that they would not table a VoNC or agree to an election until he had asked for an extension. By tonight, they will have got that (presumably) and will need only the vaguest of excuses to trigger that VoNC.

So Johnson sends the request, tells EU not to bother replying;
EU says anyway "we'll give you the 3-month extension you asked for"
Johnson sticks his fingers in his ears and sings Lalalalalahhhh
HoC votes him out of No. 10, installs caretaker PM, tells EU "yep, we'll take that."
Caretaker government organises either GE or PV.