Free vote today on No Deal. If that falls, one on extension on Thursday. May’s statement.
“I…passionately believe that the best way to do that is to leave in an orderly way with a deal.” Which indicates she will vote against No Deal.
The panel of pro-Brexit lawyers’ verdict. Full text.
“Yesterday’s documents considered individually and collectively do not deliver “legally binding changes” to the WA or to the Protocol.”
The Attorney-General’s legal opinion: full text
Three pages, 19 paragraphs – and no movement on the UK’s unilateral right, or lack of such, to depart the backstop.
May’s Dash for a Deal 6) She says the Government now believes that the UK could disapply the backstop. Her statement.
That’s “the position of the United Kingdom”. But is it that of the EU too?
May’s Dash for a Deal 5) The Government’s documents for today’s “meaningful vote”
The four documents referred to below, plus a statement that agreement between the two parties has been reached.
May’s Dash for a Deal 4) The Government’s motion for debate in the Commons today
There are four new documents – a joint instrument on the backstop, a unilateral Government declaration on it, and two documents about the Political Declaration.
“Making those dreams come true: that should be our calling as Conservatives.” Raab’s speech to Onward – full text
“People need the opportunity to benefit from their ability, their determination, and their hard-work.”
Cox “endorses” the pro-Leave National Convention motion at his local Conservative Association AGM
The Attorney General did not vote on the proposal, but also told assembled members he was “happy to commend it to his colleagues”.
“Just as MPs will face a big choice next week, the EU has to make a choice too.” May’s Brexit speech – full text
“Let’s do what is necessary for MPs to back the deal on Tuesday. Because if MPs reject the deal, nothing is certain. It would be at a moment of crisis.”
New measures to support disabled people. Rudd’s speech on reform – full text.
“So I will be reviewing our goal to get one million more disabled people in work by 2027. We can do more, and I want to set a new and more ambitious goal.”
CCHQ tries to prevent Tory Associations debating controversial motions at Annual General Meetings
The Party has sent out restrictive advice on the rules to all local officers – “strange” advice which some Associations, at least, are ignoring.
Seven more seats open for candidate applications – and a former MP is hoping to return
Ashfield, Bolsover, Colne Valley, Leeds North West, Portsmouth South, Sefton Central, and Wrexham are seeking would-be MPs.
East Surrey special meeting. Feeling in the room described as “disappointment”, and Gyimah looked “visibly concerned”.
I’m told that one aggravation was the feeing that the MP was trying to downplay support for a second referendum.
Collins unanimously readopted in Folkstone and Hythe
An apparent clown car attempt at some kind of entryism has….fallen flat on its face again. Who knew?
“We must therefore have the courage, if necessary, to reclaim our freedom first and talk afterwards.” Eustice’s resignation – full text
“I fear that developments this week will lead to… the EU dictating the terms of any extension requested and the final humiliation of our country.”