Ditches remain Johnson-free even though he has caved in and requested Brexit delay
Despite his show of bravado in Parliament today, it seems clear that Boris Johnson has accepted his legal duty – if reluctantly – and has requested a delay in Brexit from the European Council.
Brexit Crisis: EU official says PM Boris Johnson has confirmed to EU Council President Donald Tusk that an extension letter would be sent today
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) October 19, 2019
PM confirmed to Tusk that letter is being sent tonight as per Benn Act seeking a delay – also speaking to Merkel and Macron
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) October 19, 2019
It seems Mr Johnson’s speech in the Commons about refusing to negotiate an extension was wordplay; he doesn’t have to. All he had to do is request it.
He was just trying to sow doubt for the sake of causing upset.
He used the word negotiate, not request. The dickhead was winding everyone up.
Similarly Rees-Mogg subsequently.
— Phil Jones (@philpmj) October 19, 2019
He gave away his real intention in a letter to Conservative MPs, earlier – although one would have had to read between the lines. It seems Mr Johnson has a psychological aversion to making any statement about delaying Brexit.
He’s not dead in a ditch, then. Another broken Tory promise. https://t.co/16uFt0wBfi
— Alex Andreou (@sturdyAlex) October 19, 2019
It’s not another broken promise as it is entirely possible (although unlikely) that Mr Johnson wishes he was dead in a ditch right now.
He has misled us, though – proving once again that we have put an extremely untrustworthy creature into the highest office in the land.
And we can expect more dirty tricks on Monday. He might not be dead in a ditch, but his politics belongs there.
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WE didn’t make this happen the public did Not vote him in!!!