What should the Prime Minister do first?

IronGiant

We stay on topic?

Panavision

The agreement has been agreed in principle by Parliament.
Next step is to set a reasonable timetable for the bill scrutiny.

Pacifico

No it hasn't - it passed the 2nd reading because some MP's voted for it who want to amend it into something else.

Of course if they do that then other MP's will withdraw their support..

Panavision

He won the vote on the WA for it to be taken forward to bill scrutiny.

He lost the vote on the timetable to scrutinise the bill.

May set aside 8 weeks if Parliament agreed to the WA in principle. She didn't get that far, but Boris did.

richp007

Given that Johnson and co don't even understand their own agreement, it's a bit much to ask the rest of Parliament to come to terms with it within a few days. I'm glad Johnson lost the timetable vote.

The situation yesterday regarding the question over NI exports was a farce.

Pacifico

Several MP's have already said that they only voted in favor of the WA to be able to amend it into something else at a later stage. If it doesnt get amended then they wont vote for it at the 3rd reading.

At some point you have to take people at their word.

psikey

I am so long as a GE follows.

Panavision

Like I said, the deal had been agreed in principle.
That's all.
Next step, timetable for scrutiny.

MPs are entitled to amend it like they do with all other bills. That's one of the functions of Parliament.

psikey

And during interviews afterwards, many Remainer MP's said the amendment they would attach was a confirmatory vote on Deal vs Remain

richp007

It may well be one of the stipulations that accompanies the extension request tomorrow.

Therefore Parliament will have to grant it, if it's serious about stopping No Deal.

I think the SNP and rebel Labour MP's are gunning for one now too. Corbyn won't have a choice I don't think.