Johnson must seek Brexit extension as MPs vote for Letwin amendment
It does not matter whether Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal – which is worse than Theresa May’s, don’t forget – is passed by Parliament. He will still have to write to the EU to seek a delay after MPs supported the so-called ‘Letwin amendment’.
The vote took place on what has been described as ‘Super Saturday’ – an extraordinary sitting of Parliament today (Saturday, October 19).
The vote was won by 322 votes in favour, with 306 against.
Under the amendment, the House of Commons would withhold support for Mr Johnson’s deal until relevant legislation takes place. It is considered insurance against the possibility that MPs could vote for the deal today, then go against the Withdrawal Act that would follow, paving the way for a “no deal” Brexit.
Government sources have suggested that if this amendment wins majority support, the whips will tell Tory MPs to go home – boycotting the amended motion.
But will they break the law that they must now seek to delay Brexit?
ADDITIONAL: This amendment does not block a further threat of “no deal” Brexit – that the UK could still leave without a deal if trade talks collapse after a vote in favour of Mr Johnson’s deal:
Boris Johnson's Brexit deal opens the back-door to no-deal. No Labour MP should vote for it.pic.twitter.com/i3mPTqFr05
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) October 18, 2019
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