Their words, like Johnson’s visit itself, look more like more gambits in a blame game than a genuine change of heart.
They cannot settle on who should replace Johnson, and keep Britain in the EU beyond October 31. Or on an alternative approach.
The Fixed Terms Parliament Act may pave the way to delivering Brexit by October 31. And for that, we can thank…
If Boris Johnson wants to pursue a No Deal exit, then he will have a fight on his hands with MPs.
There are four possible approaches he could take on Brexit. Not all of them lead to success.
On almost every measure it offers a superior blueprint for leaving the EU than the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement.
Those preparing to block No Deal should add our final report, to be released this week, to their summer reading list.
“A Prime Minister willing to walk away. But a Prime Minister who will give negotiations a chance, and put in place a proper strategy to ensure they succeed.”
There are real, viable answers to this sticky problem. But rebuilding trust may be as hard as resolving technical questions.
Leavers insist correctly that the EU is a political project first and foremost. Which helps to explain why this scheme is unlikely to fly.
None of what follows is impossible and, if there is a common thread, it is the self-interest of MPs in avoiding an election before leaving the EU.
The Health Secretary tells Policy Exchange: “We should beat Huawei with a British champion of our own. A champion that can become a global leader.”
Many of our proposals can be introduced quickly. Some might take 12 – 15 months. We don’t believe anything will take longer than two to three years.