Posted: Sep 16, 2019 2:10 pm
GrahamH wrote:I see some are suggesting a second prorogation after a vote for a WA is a possible route to no deal avoiding the Benn Bill.
Can we believe BJ that he strongly wants a deal?
His moves so far have put Parliament under extreme pressure to accept a deal if put to them. The Brexiteers are under pressure to avoid another delay. Remainers and all rational MPs are under pressure to avoid no deal. Either the hold their nerve, oppose the deal and hope BJ does get an extension, which is not a sure thing for a couple of reasons, or the take the only deal that seems anywhere close - May's WA maybe with small tweaks.
It puts the proroguing in a different context. Not just to thwart MP's opposing no deal but also creating a new session of parliament in which the old WA could be presented again.
That does seem likely, the intended No Deal being used more to coerce MPs into actually signing a version of May's Withdrawal Agreement. It doesn't quite line up with alienating 20+ MPs and losing every damn vote however.
GrahamH wrote:If BJ (or Cummings) is actually shooting for no deal we are screwed.
Depending on what happens tomorrow, Parliament may well get some more time to scrutinise Boris' government.
