Thread by @paulwaugh

Bercow gives big green light for MPs to block no-deal. “The idea that Parliament is going to be evacuated for the centre stage of debate on Brexit is simply unimaginable...The idea the House won't have its say is for the birds."

Bercow says 'legally' no-deal - as mentioned by several Tory leadership contenders - is the default. But adds: "There is a difference between a legal default position and what the interplay of different political forces in Parliament will facilitate."

Bercow points out the last legal default was meant to be 29 March., then April and now October. "There is much debate to be had and policy to be determined and conclusion to be reached."

Bercow says legislation invoking Article 50 was in LAST Parliament.
"They can’t be wished away or sniffed at, but these matters were matters decided by the last Parliament. No Parliament can bind the hands of its successor. This Parliament can do as this Parliament thinks fit"

Bercow: "There is a view that says the referendum supersedes anything else. Parliament legislated. There is a view that says that’s it, we didn’t talk about best of three or best of five..[BUT] The only duty of a member of Parl is for he or she to do what they think is right."

Full story: Bercow v Bojo. (Hey that rhymes).
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/john-ber…