Thread by @JolyonMaugham

The smart thing to do today is the same as it was yesterday.

Look at the evidence. What does Brexit means for the country? Is it in the national interest? /1

If new evidence shows it's not in the national interest, if public opinion turns against it, then obviously we shouldn't do it. /2

The Government pretends there's no turning back. But the Government is clearly and demonstrably wrong (goo.gl/RSjYG1). /3

David Davis can say Remaining "is not available to us" all he likes. But each of the Commission, the Council and the Parliament says we can remain. /4

Here is what the European Parliament says: we can remain with agreement. (europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes…) /5

Here is what the European Commission says: we cannot remain unilaterally - but we can remain with agreement. /6

Here is the position of the European Council (as reported by The Times): we can remain with agreement. /7

And that's not just the position of the EU institutions. It is also the position of many of the Member States. /8

Here is the position of the Luxembourg Prime Minister: Article 50 is not irreversible, the EU door will remain open until the last minute (express.co.uk/news/politics/…). /9

Here is the position of the French President, Emmanuel Macron: "there is always a chance to reopen the door." (theguardian.com/politics/2017/…) /10

Here is the position of the German Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schäuble: "if they wanted to change their decision, of course, they would find open doors." (independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…) /11

And here's the position of the President of the Council, Donald Tusk: “It is in fact up to London how this will end -- with a good deal, no deal or no Brexit". (bloomberg.com/news/articles/…).

I could go on. There are other examples too.

The Government should not shut the door on the national interest. And it cannot shut the door on the national interest. /ENDS