CAN the MPs aiming to scupper Boris Johnson today not read the nations mood?
His deal is a transformed proposition supported across the political spectrum: Tory, Labour, Leavers and Remainers.
Our Government wants this deal, of course, but so does the EU
From Stuart Rose, who chaired the Remain campaign, to Brexit Party MEPs and even to Arron Banks, founder of the hardline Leave.EU group Nigel Farage once fronted.
From Tory ERG members who repeatedly rejected Theresa Mays effort to Labour MPs who respect the Leave majorities they represent and know that delivering on the referendum result and upholding democracy are paramount.
Our Government wants this deal, of course. But so does the EU, which made big concessions and will be horrified if todays appalling and disingenuous Letwin amendment opens the door to new wrecking tactics.
EU leaders should categorically, finally reject an extension.
Business craves certainty. It wants this deal. It would unlock growth instantly.
Voters want it too. They are sick of hearing about Brexit. Sick of the stress, the anger, Parliaments parlour games and the rogue Speaker enabling them.
Westminsters Remainers are the last roadblock to a freer, richer future and their excuses have worn laughably thin.
Labour moderates can be heroes
Corbyn lackey Keir Starmer claims the deal means eroding workers rights. It is desperate stuff. Those rights would be set by any Government voters elect. And there are no votes in tearing up rights.
Other Labour MPs contort logic by claiming Boriss deal is a Trojan Horse to No Deal. It is just dishonest.
Keir Starmer says the PM’s deal means eroding workers rights
They claimed their only fear was No Deal. Now a deal is here, they oppose it.
At least the DUP has a solid objection. But they should rethink. We believe they are making a historic mistake. So does ex-First Minister David Trimble, Nobel Prize-winning author of the Good Friday Agreement. He backs the deal.
All MPs must put aside self-interest now. This deal is a clever compromise they can unite around. Labour moderates in Leave seats fear reprisals from Corbyns mob but they need the same courage a few have already shown.
They will be heroes to their constituents if they make the right call.
Since 2016 pompous Remainer pundits have loved to declare Brexit undeliverable. It was always nonsense. Boris and the EU will deliver it. Only Remainers intransigence stands in the way.
And what is their vision, their plan? More paralysis, for years? Another referendum to finally tear us all apart?
They should know this: Voters wont blame Boris now if Brexit isnt done. Those days are over. They will blame those who snatched it away and put their own tribal interests first. MPs must instead do the right thing today:
Defeat Letwins ill-disguised vandalism. And back Boriss deal.
