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Seems like May’s hope is WA approved by HoC before EUCO & short extension. That would make sense.
Multiple reports that if it doesn’t work, she would seek longer extension (and organise EP election).
What’s not yet clear is purpose of a long extension beyond ‘we’ll keep trying’
Multiple reports that if it doesn’t work, she would seek longer extension (and organise EP election).
What’s not yet clear is purpose of a long extension beyond ‘we’ll keep trying’
Different questions, but also not clear is whether PM can keep Tory party together once she pivots to a softer Brexit/long extension, and whether Corbyn will back her. @bbclaurak has a good piece on both questions: bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…
Finally, as reported weeks ago (buzzfeed.com/albertonardell…), views vary among EU27 leaders on how high the bar to a long extension should be (beyond UK taking part in EP election, which all agree on). So without an approved WA, the reason for any long extension request will matter
