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On the topic of the Supreme Court ruling and its unanimity, I would like to say that this is what happens when you have an independently selected panel of experts and not partisan political appointees.

Nelson_Mandela posted...

GildedFool posted...

If the EU declines to give an extension than the UK falls out without a deal yes.

The law passed earlier this month requires the PM to accept any extension date offered by the EU.

This seems wildly undemocratic, as the EU can then extend the deadline forever and essentially overrule the Brexit referendum yes?

Well it is in the hands of parliament so it's not undemocratic. That law was just to stop Boris from trying to undemocratically force no deal. Parliament can rule he doesn't accept an extension.

Also since you mentioned it earlier: there is no way the EU refuses an extension. They cannot afford to be the bad guy on this, and they especially won't screw over Ireland by forcing no deal and thus a hard border. Of course no deal brexit was never a viable option, just a threat to try and get a hard brexit deal through.

There is clearly no mandate for the deal as is so we need a new referendum. That's all.

GildedFool posted...

As I mentioned in an earlier topic, Boris can call a No Confidence vote in himself, but... that might not pass?

I do not know constitutionally what the outcome of no-one wanting to lead Government is.

The Queen can invite someone else to form a government if the current Government falls.

There can't be an election without a Parliamentary vote with a 2/3 majority.

It's kind of a mess.

Corbyn is expected to call a VONC tomorrow. He will surely win it, and that would mean a post-extension election or a unity government with PM Jezza. Frankly I'm partial to the latter because an election would be a crapshoot. A caretaker government to deal with brexit (likely through a deal v. remain referendum) then call an election would be preferable.
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