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Westminstenders: The May Compromise

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RedToothBrush · 02/04/2019 19:20

After a marathon cabinet meeting, which no one seems to have resigned from, May has had another podium moment.

This time instead of blaming everyone but herself, she's gone for the 'let's compromise approach' to Corbyn.

This comes after Nick Boles crossed the floor saying his side wasn't prepared to compromise on anything after May secretly whipped on a 'free' vote against him.

May also said she we needed more of an extension to the 22nd May but without promise of EU elections this means No Deal inevitable if May can't pass the WA by then. Provided EU allow an extension until then without EU elections.

She also hinted at respecting a majority idea over indicative votes, if she and Corbyn fail to agree - remembering she tried successfully to sabotage that last night.

Already many are saying this is a trap to ensnare others into the mess that is Brexit in the blame game. With no deal ultimately the end goal.

The idea that May can find a compromise with Corbyn seems a fantasy.

And the EU might have every reason to refuse a longer extension under the circumstances.

For May to compromise she surely would have to break the Tories to do it as Labour will only go for a soft option which is unacceptable to the ERG. Unless her idea of compromise is simply its the WA or No deal which it seems hard to conceive Labour going near with the realistic prospect of the next PM being a hardliner.

All in all it seems more likely to be a framing exercise in damage limitation rather than something which has more substance and a realistic prospect of working. And if that's really the case, it certainly would explain why no one's resigned yet.

Indicative Votes 3 and a pretty dodgy Cooper Amendment designed to be a last ditch attempt to prevent no deal are both scheduled.

Its desparation stakes and the EU more or less have us down as a failed state. And the pro Brexit bombs don't really add much optimist to the mood.

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lonelyplanetmum · 02/04/2019 19:22

PMK Thanks

Horehound · 02/04/2019 19:24

Pmk thanks red.

bellinisurge · 02/04/2019 19:24

Thank you Red.

The80sweregreat · 02/04/2019 19:25

Placemarking.

OublietteBravo · 02/04/2019 19:25

Repeating my comment for the new thread:

I’d make legislating for EU elections a condition of engagement if I were Corbyn. And a confirmatory referendum. At the very least. She is not to be trusted.

grumpyyetgorgeous · 02/04/2019 19:26

This comes after Nick Boles crossed the floor saying his side wasn't prepared to compromise on anything after May secretly whipped on a 'free' vote against him.

I hadn't heard that!! She's a snake!! Angry

TheNumberfaker · 02/04/2019 19:26

Here’s hoping that CM2.0 plus PV gets tabled and passed tomorrow.

CordeliaEarhart · 02/04/2019 19:27

PMK

Violetparis · 02/04/2019 19:27

Good idea Oubliette

dontcallmelen · 02/04/2019 19:28

Thank you Red & also all the contributors.

The80sweregreat · 02/04/2019 19:28

I don't trust either of them to come up with much. Not on their own.

TheMShip · 02/04/2019 19:28

Another condition of compromise should be that all Tories get a free vote in the indicative votes tomorrow, cabinet included. And no fucking off during the debate.

dontcallmelen · 02/04/2019 19:29

Oubliette my thoughts exactly.

colouringinpro · 02/04/2019 19:29

Pmk

Wish I had Any faith in Corbyn to any one of Westminstenders suggestions Sad.

Also mightily f**ked off that no Tory MPs joined the debate on the #A50 petition.

After yesterday reason that 14 members of cabinet voted for no-deal, today's hostage situation was doomed from the start.

We are at the mercy of the EU who would be perfectly reasonable to say au revoir UK. Sad

dontcallmelen · 02/04/2019 19:30

Yy as well TheM

Violetparis · 02/04/2019 19:30

Norman Lamb has said he may resign from the Lib Dems due to their lack of compromise on the votes last night.

OMGithurts · 02/04/2019 19:31

PMK. Thanks red

slipperywhensparticus · 02/04/2019 19:31

Ahhh 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ PMK

colouringinpro · 02/04/2019 19:31

Corbyn to follow any one...
Reading not reason...
Loosing it...

RedToothBrush · 02/04/2019 19:32

Norman Lamb has said he may resign from the Lib Dems due to their lack of compromise on the votes last night.

He can survive as an Indy.

He should do it. I rate Lamb generally.

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TatianaLarina · 02/04/2019 19:32

Apols if this is covered, been too busy to read whole thread.

Secret Diary of an MP today:

Let’s be frank here: the vast majority of MPs privately want to revoke Article 50. I get that. I voted Remain.

Why the fuck don’t they just vote for a PV then and get a mandate from the people.

Calyx72 · 02/04/2019 19:32

PMK and thanks again Red and everyone for helping to keep this sorted in my head (as much as possible anyway)

BestIsWest · 02/04/2019 19:32

My Mothering Sunday present from DD arrived today

Westminstenders: The May Compromise
Etino · 02/04/2019 19:32

Thank you red Flowers
@TheNumberfaker do you think another vote could be tabled so quickly?

BaconMushroomAndScrambledEggs · 02/04/2019 19:34

PMK Wine
Love the cup Best Smile

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