MPs’ cunning plan for a committee more Baldrick than Lenin
Three Tory MPs want the Commons Liaison Committee to take control if the PM’s deal is rejected. Their scheme is riddled with holes.
People’s Vote must be after Plan B votes, not part of them
It’s great that MPs want to assert control of parliamentary process if they reject May’s deal. But the way they do it really matters.
Is Commons majority for People’s Vote starting to emerge?
Coalition of pro-European MPs behind recent government defeats could ultimately be the grouping that secures a People’s Vote.
Only a People’s Vote can end the wasted years of Brexit
Over two years since referendum the UK’s future is no clearer. Meanwhile there is no political time for the big problems facing the country.
Tories won’t get numbers in Parliament for ‘Norway’ Brexit...
Some MPs are tempted by EEA route out of Brexit mess. It won’t get Labour’s backing. Better not to waste time and support People’s Vote now.
Customs union row underlines case for People’s Vote
Leaving customs union is barmy. But staying in while Brexiting would make us rule-takers. Meanwhile PM’s “unicorn” fudge is unworkable.
Daily Mail and Dorries must drop vicious language
May’s attack dog tabloid has branded Major a “sticky adulterer” and Donnelly a “wheedling little man”. Insults show Mail has lost argument.
Mutineers victory huge shot in arm for stop Brexit movement
PM’s defeat will boost morale of MPs and activists, while helping movement gain media attention and money. We can stop Brexit. Yes, we can.
Welcome back to Brexit chaos, prime minister
After three weeks in the Alps, Theresa May returns to something resembling an orderly government. This facade will almost certainly crumble.
Weekly round-up: Hammond vs Fox, soft Labour, Trump golf
InFacts looks back at all the Brexit developments in the week from July 31 to August 4.
Time for a national consensus on Brexit
Theresa May and the Conservatives promised stability but gave us chaos. They can’t be trusted with handling negotiations on their own.
Tactical voting only game in town for pro-Europeans
Best election result that can realistically be hoped for is to maximise number of anti-hard Brexit MPs irrespective of party they belong to.