The Leader of the Opposition looked totally incapable of taking over.
Had the DUP voted with Labour, the opposition would have won by a single vote – a point that party is busy making.
The DUP’s deputy leader appears unimpressed at the failure to secure legally binding improvements in the five weeks since the vote was pulled.
The Prime Minister looked like a straight actor who is appearing in a Christmas pantomime, in order to become the butt of everyone else’s jokes.
“We entered into the confidence and supply agreement in relation to supporting Brexit on the basis of our shared priorities.”
Power seems to be seeping away from the ancien regime.
The Attorney-General gave an electrifying performance as he refused to publish the advice he has given to ministers.
He refers to a commitment in the December joint report to the province having the final say on divergence.
“Unlike the previous political declarations, the scope for delay, fudge or obscurantist language has passed. This is now a time for clarity and plain speaking.”
Her ability to pass any Brexit bill through the Commons will depend more on the mood in the two main parties than the Northern Irish vote.
We need to get back to our focus, governing for the people. They are fed up with Brexit and we are running out of time