No Deal can’t be stopped

  1. Only the Prime Minister can extend or revoke Article 50
  2. Only the PM can decide the date of the next General Election
  3. Only the Government can dictate the Business of the House

1+2+3 = Boris can ensure the UK leaves the EU on 31st October, Deal or No Deal. 

Public opinion could affect his decision. But:

  • 410 of 650 constituencies voted to leave
  • The extension has cost both the Conservatives and Labour almost half their support, as the EU Elections demonstrated

Political pressure . . .

To read this article, please log in or sign up to one of our subscription packages.