WATCH: No, they don’t. Johnson says Labour wants to spin an election out until “the twelfth of never”
“The climate of uncertainty is beginning to hold everybody back from making vital everyday decisions.”
For the third time, the Commons ducks an election. So the Prime Minister pledges a Bill to force a poll on December 12
It’s 299 votes for and 79 against – once again, not enough to deliver the two thirds majority required by the Fixed Terms Parliament Ac.
WATCH: Swinson says that her party’s new bill sets a date for the next election – and takes No Deal off table
The Lib Dem bill supported by the SNP provides for an election on 9 December and ‘removes the threat’ of No Deal’, explains Jo Swinson.
WATCH: Abbott – “We’re waiting to see what the EU says but…the Labour Party is up for an election”.
Labour will not support an election until a Brexit extension is agreed, says the Shadow Home Secretary.
WATCH: Cleverly – “Unless and until we get an extension from the EU, 31 Oct remains our exit date”.
The Conservative Party Chairman is adamant the UK could still leave EU this week.
WATCH: Hammond claims that Johnson’s deal ‘was available to Theresa May 15 months ago’.
Former Chancellor Philip Hammond dismisses Johnson’s deal as ‘a limited achievement, maybe, but a limited achievement”.
WATCH: Umunna says his party will back a poll on December 9 – if the Withdrawal Bill is dropped
“It refers this issue back to the people so we can end the gridlock in Westminster,” explains Chuka Umunna.
WATCH: The LibDem election offer. ‘It’s just a stunt so that they can get on the telly,’ insists the Shadow Health Secretary
Jon Ashworth dismisses a counter-offer on an election by the Lib Dems and SNP.
WATCH: The Prime Minister’s challenge to Labour. Approve our deal and then fight an election.
“If they want more time to study this excellent deal, they can have it, but they must agree to a general election on December 12.”
WATCH: Corbyn. An election? I’ll tell you whether I’m calling for one later today.
“The European Union will decide whether there’s going to be an extension granted or not. That extension will obviously encompass whether there’s a No Deal or not.”
WATCH: Ici Londres – Hannan’s message to anti-Brexit MPs: “People are not gullible”
“They believe their own propaganda. It’s central to their worldview that every Leave voter is a thicko.”
WATCH: “This is the party that delivers on its promises,” Johnson tells the House
“They said we couldn’t get a new deal, and we did. Then they said we couldn’t get it through Parliament.”
WATCH: “Page after page of what amounts to nothing less than a charter for deregulation”. Corbyn on the Withdrawal Bill.
“A deal and a Bill that fails to protect our rights and the natural world. Fails to protect jobs and the economy.
WATCH: Johnson – If the Commons blocks Brexit, we must have an election
“The Bill would have to be pulled, and we would have to go forward to a poll. I will argue: “let’s get Brexit done”.
WATCH: Bercow refuses Meaningful Vote
A decision by the Speaker that will have surprised no-one. The Second Order of the Withdrawal Bill will take place tomorrow.