#492

is that for sure? I mean, she’s not going to delay it until a fortnight’s time or owt?

#493

glad this vote is anonymous cos no one seems to agree with me and that’s quite embarrassing

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#494

The croaky lady is not for quitting!

#495

The speaker has confirmed that he has not selected any amendments to today’s motion, which means that the vote is expected at 7pm without any delays.

#496

might make a lamb soubry and chips tonight

#497

Fuck you I’m going to do what they told me (eventually, I swear).

#498

She could theoretically pull the vote still if she wanted though couldn’t she? (Not, I hasten to add that I would expect her to - I think today was her last roll of the dice.)

#499

I was torn between ‘forced out’ and your option actually. As much as I never thought she’d quit in the past, I can’t see a single thing she can realistically do now.

#500

A dance!

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#501

Correct. But extremely unlikely.

It seems that she is aiming at losing the vote with a reduced margin, so that she can say if she gets another go at negotiating with the EU, she can really bring it home at the third meaningful vote (possibly using the extension of Article 50 as a bit of breathing space).

#502

A panicked Teresa May takes the speaker hostage, demanding a helicopter and 1 million euros
Corbyn goes all die hard

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#503

Sadly the only thing she has in mind is that the UK leaves on the 29th. If that means No Deal she’ll just say that this was the will of the people. Any blame will be aimed at the EU for not indulging her.

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#504

How could anyone give her any justification for negotiating again? WHAT ARE WE ALL DOING?

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#505

EU election campaigns start here

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#506

Nah the main thing on her mind is her bloody party. She knows that crashing out will destroy it, so that’s not an appealing option for her.

#507

Not necessarily.

Juncker said last night said that a short extension until 23 May can be allowed without the UK participating in the European Parliament elections.

#508

Ian Blackford is probably the only party parliamentary leader who’s actually leader-ish in the conventional sense when he gives speeches.

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#509

Nicky Morgan seems to be doing a better job of arguing in favour of May’s deal than May’s ever managed.

#511

Surely that comes with its own problems to resolve? Given very little can be achieved by end of May, what would happen if there was another extension? Would we have to commit to a hard leave date?

#512

That’s why you’re seeing some of those who voted against last time around swinging behind it - as the lesser of two evils.