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For those concerned about the stability of different Brexit options like a Customs Union a Withdrawal Agreement passed by a handful of votes under intense whipping at the 4th attempt would scarcely be the basis for stability
No deal is inherently unstable because even its adherents want deals with the EU, and every country seeks agreements with neighbours. I don't see why Customs Union or Common Market 2.0 are any less stable than the Withdrawal Agreement.
At some point, unless we revoke Article 50, we're going to have to work out how to negotiate with the EU to get close to what we want. We haven't been able to do this in three years as we haven't had a realistic ask.
It would also help if the media started telling the Brexit unicorn seekers that what they want is unachievable. A national debate between a Government that doesn't want one and those opposed to it who have no practical ideas is not a national debate.
I don't know how easy it would be to negotiate an acceptable Customs Union or Common Market with the EU. But to rule it out with no debate because it doesn't suit unicorn seekers or the Government is pathetic, and makes revocation look more attractive.
