Boris resigns

[Hobosapien]

Yeah just saw that. Apparently he doesn't want to die in a ditch anymore. Who'd a'thunk it?

Though no-one's asked him why he keeps digging that hole he's in.

May is loving it from the backbenches.

Brexit is the poisoned chalice that knows no end. It will be the graveyard of many a politician's career.

[shaunbhoy]

Boris sends the request letter, Hungary vetoes the extension, we still Leave on the 31st as promised.

Boris has discharged his responsibility regarding the Benn Surrender Bill so no reason why he can't lead the Tories to a bigger majority in the post departure GE.

Sorted.

Job done.

Bedwetting surges in Bremainerland.

[Old Greg]

Boris sends the request letter, Hungary vetoes the extension, we still Leave on the 31st as promised.

Boris has discharged his responsibility regarding the Benn Surrender Bill so no reason why he can't lead the Tories to a bigger majority in the post departure GE.

Sorted.

Job done.

Bedwetting surges in Bremainerland.

At that point, A50 may be withdrawn. Apoplexy epidemic thins out the gammon community.

[darmstadt]

Boris sends the request letter, Hungary vetoes the extension, we still Leave on the 31st as promised.

Interestingly enough there was a high level delegation from Hungary in London yesterday who spent the whole day at the Foreign Office but it was all kept 'hush-hush'

Szijjarto Praises Boris Johnson for 'Fulfilling British People's Will' - Hungary Today

Boris Johnson pins his hopes on Hungary veto for Brexit delay

Brexit news: Hungary to veto extension? Boris Johnson's secret ally exposed | UK | News | Express.co.uk

[Old Greg]

Another possible outcome is that Parliament accepts the WA BRINO vassalage.

[darmstadt]

Interestingly enough there was a high level delegation from Hungary in London yesterday who spent the whole day at the Foreign Office but it was all kept 'hush-hush'

Szijjarto Praises Boris Johnson for 'Fulfilling British People's Will' - Hungary Today

Boris Johnson pins his hopes on Hungary veto for Brexit delay

Brexit news: Hungary to veto extension? Boris Johnson's secret ally exposed | UK | News | Express.co.uk

Yesterday, a delegation of Hungarian officials, led by Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, was photographed leaving the Cabinet Office in Whitehall. Boris Johnson was holding an "Emergency" Cabinet meeting in the same building at the same time.
It is rumoured that Johnson has offered Viktor Orbán's government a package in exchange for Hungary vetoing an Article 50 extension request. This would be a way of forcing a no-deal Brexit while supposedly staying within the law made by Parliament to prevent this (the so-called Benn Act).

If true, this would mean that Johnson is colluding with a foreign power - and one that is currently ruled by a particularly unpleasant far-right and antisemitic government - in order to gain a domestic political advantage.

Exactly what Trump is now facing likely impeachment for in the US.

[meridian]

Mark Urban on Twitter: "Downing St denies asking the Hungarians to veto extension. A well placed Hungarian source told me recently 'we will not break ranks with the 27', adding witheringly, 'what on earth could you give us to compensate for the harm that would do with our relations with Germany?' 5/7"

[darmstadt]

Mark Urban on Twitter: "Downing St denies asking the Hungarians to veto extension. A well placed Hungarian source told me recently 'we will not break ranks with the 27', adding witheringly, 'what on earth could you give us to compensate for the harm that would do with our relations with Germany?' 5/7"

Precisely, the Hungarians would be shooting themselves in the foot. They could always try the Polish:

Polish-born MP accused of 'reckless' attempt to block Brexit delay | Politics News | Sky News

Tory Brexiteer MP Daniel Kawczynski prepares legal challenge against the Benn Act | Daily Mail Online

[Mordac]

Yesterday, a delegation of Hungarian officials, led by Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, was photographed leaving the Cabinet Office in Whitehall. Boris Johnson was holding an "Emergency" Cabinet meeting in the same building at the same time.
It is rumoured that Johnson has offered Viktor Orbán's government a package in exchange for Hungary vetoing an Article 50 extension request. This would be a way of forcing a no-deal Brexit while supposedly staying within the law made by Parliament to prevent this (the so-called Benn Act).

If true, this would mean that Johnson is colluding with a foreign power - and one that is currently ruled by a particularly unpleasant far-right and antisemitic government - in order to gain a domestic political advantage.

Exactly what Trump is now facing likely impeachment for in the US.

A bit of horse-trading between EU partners is hardly new. The French & Germans have been doing it since day one, and the Irish are doing it now. Several Remain MPs (along with two former PMs) have been colluding with the EU to fight against Brexit.
I doubt, in this case, that much will come of it anyway.

[meridian]

A bit of horse-trading between EU partners is hardly new. The French & Germans have been doing it since day one, and the Irish are doing it now. Several Remain MPs (along with two former PMs) have been colluding with the EU to fight against Brexit.
I doubt, in this case, that much will come of it anyway.

“Colluding” when it’s Remain, “horse-trading” when it’s Brexiters.