X : Did you see the news in parliament today?
Me : Yep.
X : What next?
Me : Fascinating. A motion on a new deal approved by the Commons, I wasn't expecting that. I assume tomorrow that the Gov will table a motion for the HoL to take notice of this.
X : What about the delay?
Me : Yep.
X : What next?
Me : Fascinating. A motion on a new deal approved by the Commons, I wasn't expecting that. I assume tomorrow that the Gov will table a motion for the HoL to take notice of this.
X : What about the delay?
Me : You mean on the schedule?
X : Yes, what will happen?
Me : Is it relevant?
X : Otherwise an extension.
Me : Does the Benn act apply if they table a motion to the HoL? Don't they just need to fill up the schedule now with the Queen's speech etc? Am I missing something?
X : Yes, what will happen?
Me : Is it relevant?
X : Otherwise an extension.
Me : Does the Benn act apply if they table a motion to the HoL? Don't they just need to fill up the schedule now with the Queen's speech etc? Am I missing something?
X : I don't understand.
Me : Well, I must be reading this wrong but didn't we just vote to allow a no deal brexit? They've got everything they need. They park the bill, Benn act no longer applies, just fill up the schedule? Given no outcry, I assume I am missing something?
Me : Well, I must be reading this wrong but didn't we just vote to allow a no deal brexit? They've got everything they need. They park the bill, Benn act no longer applies, just fill up the schedule? Given no outcry, I assume I am missing something?
X : That doesn't make sense.
Me : Not a lot does with this whole process. I thought the Benn Act just needed approval of a motion but I'm sure we will find out over the next day or so. Everyone seems to be claiming a victory for extension -
Me : Not a lot does with this whole process. I thought the Benn Act just needed approval of a motion but I'm sure we will find out over the next day or so. Everyone seems to be claiming a victory for extension -
X : Letwin amendment on Saturday changed the Benn act to requiring the implementing legislation being passed rather than just the motion (specifically to lose that loophole).
Me : Ah, well I missed that. Not been following, busy with other stuff. Well, that's good to know.
Me : Ah, well I missed that. Not been following, busy with other stuff. Well, that's good to know.
X : What do you think will happen?
Me : Well, given they covered that loophole then assuming the EU approves this it looks like an extension is on the cards unless someone crafty has found another play. Fascinating stuff, should keep the papers busy.
Me : Well, given they covered that loophole then assuming the EU approves this it looks like an extension is on the cards unless someone crafty has found another play. Fascinating stuff, should keep the papers busy.
