Looking on the bright side, at least the Government will now deliver the splendid deal they said was jeopardised by Parliamentary sovereignty.
*Drums fingers on desk patiently.
*Drums fingers on desk patiently.
Looking on the less bright side, we are now going to have to try and understand what the Government's amendment actually means in practice.
Looking on the really rather dark side, this is a massive transfer of power into the hands of the ERG no-deal crew.
And the bitter taste of humble pie for me.
An incredibly important amendment on Brexit that Corbyn has pushed hard will fail because the rebels for reasons I do not understand folded.
An incredibly important amendment on Brexit that Corbyn has pushed hard will fail because the rebels for reasons I do not understand folded.
But is there this silver lining?
Labour will need to think about what its position *really* is on Brexit. It, too, has been kicking the can down the road by focusing on procedure ("meaningful vote" and the "six tests"). It may now need a substantive policy position.
Labour will need to think about what its position *really* is on Brexit. It, too, has been kicking the can down the road by focusing on procedure ("meaningful vote" and the "six tests"). It may now need a substantive policy position.
