Parliament resoundingly rejected “no deal”, it’s by far the least popular option. No point in wrecking the country because they can’t agree.
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Originally Posted by Chris
In the context of everything else that has just happened, it’s is just a delaying tactic, and possibly a final throw of the dice aimed at stopping Brexit altogether - the proof of that will be in whether his proposal suggests Remain as a ballot option, in which case regardless of how it’s sold, it will turn into a re-run of 2016.
Amidst all the navel-gazing on this side of the channel, there seems to be little understanding that all that is on the table is Deal, No Deal or No Brexit. A choice for Deal extends the A50 deadline to May. No Deal occurs by default next week. The only way to get an extension beyond May is with a clear set of proposals to do something different. Given the parliamentary pantomime of the last week, who in the EU would believe any plan May put forwards? They simply don’t believe she can get anything past the Commons.
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On the contrary - I think Hammond is making the last throw of the dice for leaving. Every other leave option will get obliterated at the polls.
May’s deal, with the Government media machine in operation, can inform leave and remain voters it addresses many of their concerns about EU exit. For those sick of it, it offers finality.