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Lot of panicky Lexiteers saying Labour conference did not back a second referendum if we can't bring down May. Here's the words: "If we cannot get a general election Labour must support all options remaining on the table, including campaigning for a public vote"...now then...
... what options remain on table if no election? Norway? Yes - because 200 MPs support it. No Deal? No - just removed by parliament. Customs Union? Maybe if Tories go for it. But all these are outcomes, not processes...
... the only process specifically mentioned in Labour's conference resolution apart from a General Election is a Second Referendum. It could include, Norway, Remain, the Barry Gardiner unique Labour Brexit, and May's deal...
... election #1, second referendum #2 are the only two processes mentioned in Labour's conference manifesto, so if you're expecting Labour's members to sit back and do nothing, think again...
... there's one other option "on the table" - a minority Labour government enabled by DUP abstention and SNP/Plaid support. Its realistic programme would be either Remain or Norway + and that would have to go to a second referendum anyway...
... so Labour conference policy is to trigger an election if possible, and explore all other processes on the table if not. There is one other process on the table and it is the Second Referendum. QED.
