Is Brexit a deadman walking?

The dramatic shift last weekend in Labour’s position on Brexit – to one where it backs membership of the single market and customs union during a transition period after Brexit, and possibly for good – puts May in far greater danger than before. It raises the real prospect that a pro-single market amendment tabled by a Tory rebel could attract enough Labour, SNP, Lib Dem and other support to bring about a government defeat. Anti-hard Brexit Tory rebels will not back a Labour amendment, but Labour could very well back one from a Tory, if it is in line with its new policy.

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Beanie · 36-40, F

Considering what is going on in North Korea and what might happen in the future, we'll all be past caring soon.

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Beanie · 36-40, F

@sogdianrock Sigh, makes you feel good to be alive, doesn't it?!🤗

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi Beanie ·
I was being ironical. No way will there be a thermo nuclear war.
Best wishes
:)

Beanie · 36-40, F

@sogdianrock

NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

Your description explains in great detail why I don't trust any politicians. However, I still have a policy of voting Labour to hopefully keep the Tories out. This tactic is what I call a "Barry vote".

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NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

@sogdianrock Those aren't impossible things. I can and do blame politicians.

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi Bottomschmackenloudenboomer
Feel free.
Best wishes
:)

NankerPhelge · 61-69, M

@sogdianrock :)

Cierzo · M

The fact that it got more votes in the referendum is irrelevant?

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Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@Cierzo Maybe so. The point is though that the EU has a lot more power than a middle sized country and they are prepared to lose a little as long as we lose more. This was the wrong time and the wrong circumstances to leave. It was on the verge of collapse, then yes. While it retains strength it is a bad moce.

Cierzo · M

@Burnley123 UK's practical mistake was doing it alone. Stirring a movement calling for referendums in other countries would have been smarter. Uk's move was bold and quixotic. It is clear that UK needs allies now. But in the end history remembers and acknowledges the Don Quixotes, not the Sanchos

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@Cierzo Eddie the Eagle is Britain's most famous ever skier. He finished last and became a hero. 😂

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Means nothing.
Right now you have 'remainers' trying to negotiate deals with countries who've been told to make it as hard as possible to achieve.
And even if they do, it still has to be ratified by the rest of the member states.
The REAL problems start once we actually leave.

Whatever the question over who prefers what, it's an irrelevance.

sogdianrock · 61-69, M

hi Picklebobble2
My mistake! Charge!
Best wishes
:)

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

I think that this is the best that we can aim for, a Norway style arrangement. The problem is that the Tory right and a lot of the public still believe in the Brexit fantasy. The Government are also afraid of the tabloid press. It will be politically hard for May to give ground on freedom of movement.

What is all important is that Tory Remainer/soft Brexit types show some backbone to act as a counter power.

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