Soon there might not be a single Tory MP not p*ssed off at Theresa May’s duplicity (and or incompetence)

Soon there might not be a single Tory MP not p*ssed off at Theresa May’s duplicity (and or incompetence)

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Finally, after 2 hours of silence from No10, a statement: DexEU spokesman: "We have not, and will not, agree to the House of Commons binding the Government's hands in the negotiations". Grieve et al thought the PM just had. — Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) June 12, 2018 1. Robert Buckland tells me govt agreed to 'further discussions' about Grieve amendment that may, or may not result in a change – that is simply not what Tory rebels believe the PM…

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Italy: 50 ways to leave the Euro

Italy: 50 ways to leave the Euro

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The latest video analysis from Robert Smithson This is the most recent production from Robert who has been associated with PB right from the start in March 2004 and, indeed, was the person who suggested to me in the first place to establish the site. Most PBers will know him from his regular and illuminating comments on the discussion threads. He’s now producing regular video examinations on key business and economic issues and relevant one will now be published on…

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Despite an overwhelming majority of voters thinking Brexit is going badly, a similar overwhelming majority still expect Britain to leave the EU

Despite an overwhelming majority of voters thinking Brexit is going badly, a similar overwhelming majority still expect Britain to leave the EU

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Whether or not you support it, do you think Britain will or will not go ahead with leaving the European Union:All Brits: 70% leave, 15% stayLeave: 77% leave, 13% stayRemain: 69% leave, 18% stay https://t.co/rHXCuZ3WKm pic.twitter.com/jHGXlT8zoB — YouGov (@YouGov) June 8, 2018 On Saturday I alerted PBers to the fact that 70% of voters thought Brexit was going badly, a near identical amount, 73%, expect the Britain to leave the European Union. For those hoping the original polling might be…

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Peace in our time but not for long as Mrs May will soon run out of road to kick the can

Peace in our time but not for long as Mrs May will soon run out of road to kick the can

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Here it is – “unity amendment”“Customs Arrangement as part of the framework for the future partnership” Signed byOliver LetwinNicky MorganBill CashJacob Rees MoggStephen HammondJohn HayesJohn BaronTheresa Villiers pic.twitter.com/ftcnTqnRAS — Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) June 11, 2018 Quite a collection of Tory MPs who fundamentally disagree on the direction of travel on Brexit – and the amendment only commits to a Government statement “outlining steps” towards a “customs arrangement” by 31st Oct 2018.Another fudegorama.No Grieve, Soubry, etc… — Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) June…

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The LDs to outperform the Tories in Thursday’s by-election is the best bet out there at the moment

The LDs to outperform the Tories in Thursday’s by-election is the best bet out there at the moment

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Ignore the GE2017 result & look at what’s happening on the ground Yesterday on Betfair someone wagered a few pounds on the Tories at 1000/1 to win Thursday’s Lewisham East by-election. This means that if he bet £10 he’ll lose £10 for all the signs are that the blue team is just running a token campaign in the seat where LAB got 67.9% of the vote in June last year. To make things harder the CON candidate is a leaver…

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The polling that should give great succour to Trump

The polling that should give great succour to Trump

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Ahead of the G7 summit it is worth noting Donald Trump has the second highest 'own party' approval rating after 500 days of any US president in Gallup's archive. Only post 9/11 George W Bush is higher. pic.twitter.com/nZL9nBuUUT — Joe Twyman (@JoeTwyman) June 8, 2018 The above chart I found really interesting. Trump is retaining his support that is unmatched bar by George W Bush, by the hopefully unique set of circumstances that was 9/11. Despite the general hostility directed…

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The July plot to oust Mrs May

The July plot to oust Mrs May

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‘That was a dress rehearsal. Next time Theresa is toast’ After David Davis’s threat to quit last week the cabinet almost imploded. Now Brexiteers believe they have the numbers to force the PM out as soon as July. Top story by @ShippersUnbound . https://t.co/UnuVQxZrDM pic.twitter.com/36D6ekwOEd — TSE (@TSEofPB) June 10, 2018 It appears the patience of the Brexiteers with Mrs May has expired. Whilst the story involving the Russians is rightly dominating the front page of The Sunday Times, the…

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What would Labour really do about Brexit?

What would Labour really do about Brexit?

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A few things are obvious to all but the most partisan: The Government is not conducting the negotiations well, because there is no clear majority within either Parliament or the country at large for any objectives. The EU might try to accommodate Britain if we did have clear objectives, but in their absence they default to something as close to fudge and little change as possible. The Opposition has no clear policy either. We don’t especially need to, though the…

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