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This week’s Brexit motion - the promise of which staved off ministerial resignations - will seek to reaffirm support for Govt re changes to backstop and recognise negotiations are ongoing. Will commit to further amendable motion by Feb 27 if Meaningful Vote has not been passed
It does not commit to a meaningful vote at any time. Merely says if not, then they’ll lay another motion.
Indeed can see no way MV second go is passed this month given Government will still claim there’s an ongoing process culminating in promised further meeting with Juncker
Indeed can see no way MV second go is passed this month given Government will still claim there’s an ongoing process culminating in promised further meeting with Juncker
Calculation here is that anti-No Deal ministers willing to give PM & Barclay another 16 of the remaining 47 days to get legally binding changes to the WA/backstop that the PM has asked for every month since December, & have to date been rejected...
Downing St has previously said that the MV will be returned at a time they are sure it can command the support of the Commons...
Starmer now says will seek amendment this week to compel return of MV by February 27th...
Starmer now says will seek amendment this week to compel return of MV by February 27th...
