So our New Deal makes a ten-point offer to everyone in Parliament who wants to deliver the result of the referendum.
One - the government will seek to conclude alternative arrangements to replace the backstop by December 2020, so that it never needs to be used.
Two - a commitment that, should the backstop come into force, the government will ensure that Great Britain will stay aligned with Northern Ireland.
Three - the negotiating objectives and final treaties for our future relationship with the EU will have to be approved by MPs.
Four - a new workers’ rights bill that guarantees workers’ rights will be no less favourable than in the EU.
Five - there will be no change in the level of environmental protection when we leave the EU.
Six - the UK will seek as close to frictionless trade in goods with the EU as possible while outside the single market and ending free movement.
Seven - we will keep up to date with EU rules for goods and agri-food products that are relevant to checks at border protecting the thousands of jobs that depend on just-in-time supply chains.
Eight - the government will bring forward a customs compromise for MPs to decide on to break the deadlock.
Nine - there will be a vote for MPs on whether the deal should be subject to a referendum.
And ten – there will be a legal duty to secure changes to the political declaration to reflect this new deal.
All of these commitments will be guaranteed in law – so they will endure at least for this parliament.
What a load of bollox. The Brits are fucked.
Those cunts need to get back in their box.
Just the one specific date and that is prefaced with the words “seek to conclude”.
The Tans dont know if they are coming or going.
Flatty, we worry, wont you come on home?
We’ll stay aligned with Northern Ireland but out of the EU but within the backstop
Would love to. I really would.
I wouldn’t worry Flatty, the way they’re going they’ll deport you soon anyway.
Please God.
Yer one in this reminds me of a few posters here
Strong rumours May will resign tonight.
She hasn’t a notion of quitting.
That would be a shame really. It would significantly reduce the chance of a new set of cliffedge discussions and wild speculation.
Still 2/1 to exit this month.
They should go up and knock on the door
The lady is not for turning
They could surely get in through No. 11?
Hammond has barricaded himself in.
It’s like the bunker in Berlin 1945 now.
May to exit in May now gone out to 4/1. July into 6/4 from 2/1.
They’re going to need the SAS to get her out of No. 10.