By a vote of 311 to 293 Theresa May’s Government Found in Contempt of Parliament.
British prime minister Theresa May’s government has been found in contempt of parliament for refusing to release its full legal advice on the prime minister’s deal with the EU on the UK’s exit from the bloc. The vote also orders the immediate publication of the “final and full” legal advice on the Brexit deal.
British MPs have also voted to hand more power to parliament over what happens next if Mrs May’s Brexit deal is rejected on December 11th, in a move which could diminish the chances of a no-deal exit from the union. The procedural change means MPs could put forward alternatives if the current deal on the table is rejected.
Following the votes, Mrs May officially opened five days of debate in parliament on her Brexit deal, ahead of a crucial vote on December 11th, when MPs will be asked to approve it.
The leaked summary was damaging enough. It was billed as the full document. So what else is hidden?
.@jeremycorbyn: “The Prime Minister’s claim that this plan means we take control of our laws, money and borders is utterly far-fetched.” pic.twitter.com/281dMQqEbS
— BrexitCentral (@BrexitCentral) December 4, 2018
Another interesting event today is the notion that Parliament can take control of the process.
Can Parliament Take Control?
- For starters, there has been little agreement in parliament on much of anything except that no one likes the deal May secured.
- Second, both May and the EU billed the deal as a take it or leave it proposal. Other than cosmetic changes, there is no time to go back to the EU for changes.
- Third, French president Emmanuel Macron may very well have sealed the fate of this deal by announcing he was willing to perpetually hold the UK in a customs agreement over fishing rights and climate change.
Following the vote of contempt on Tuesday, parliament leader Andrea Leadsom said the government would publish the full legal advice on Wednesday.
On November 26, I noted Macron Threatens to Keep EU in Perpetual “Temporary” Customs Union Backstop
Macron added to his climate change demand, upping the ante to include fishing rights.
“We as 27 have a clear position on fair competition, on fish, and on the subject of the EU’s regulatory autonomy, and that forms part of our position for the future relationship talks,” said Macron. Clearly, Macron understood what was in the agreement that May signed.
What was leaked already was very damning. For discussion, please see Theresa May Caught in Massive Lie: Leaked Brexit Deal Analysis Vindicates Trump
Mike “Mish” Shedlock
She’s going to be crucified; Macron lyched. Egocentric politicians can’t keep from lying, and a more savvy tech driven public will pick them apart before they fall to total disgrace. This will be quite a spectacle before it’s all over. Wonder if this would be Farage’s opportunity to be the leader he’s capable of being, or if he’ll just watch it all unfold from the sidelines, with a bowl of popcorn. Lol.
This sounds eerily similar to, “You have to pass it to find out what is in it.” (Pelosi)
311-293? Way too close.
A no deal Brexit is now dead and buried.
May no longer controls parliament. Rees-Mogg and co are a busted flush-can’t gather 48 Tory MPs to begin to attempt to oust May. Johnson the liar made a fool of himself in parliament yesterday. May’s brexit plan was predicated on appeasing the fervent brexiteer wingnuts in her party. They were never as powerful as she feared and she has a deal which pleases no-one as a result.The odds on no-brexit are growing by the day.
Admit it. You were that kooky bastard yelling “ENNND BREXIT” ad infinitum during the Rees-Mogg press conference Mish posted.
No but I support his endeavours. The no-deal Brexiteers are on the run.