Jeppy

Parliament wants to pass the Brexit bill and ratify the deal. That’s what a 30 vote majority on 2nd Reading means. The government’s timetable was defeated because MPs want 2-3 weeks to consider the detail of the bill. That’s what an extension would be for.

Many wanted to move on to the next stage. A stage in which more scrutiny could be given and amendments made. To suggest they all approved of the bill as it currently reads is beyond disingenuous.

They approved enough... Enough to ensure it got to the next stage of the normal legislative process. Amendments may happen. They may lose of gain support. There may be aspects the Gov don't like, but they'll have to sick it up. That's Democracy.

Most of the Labour MPs, who voted to move to the next stage, have made it quite clear they don't support the bill as is. If that weren't the case they'd have voted for the business motion.

So? That is how all legislation works. It might not affect the EU side of the deal, but amending it can alter UK legislation for the interim period on rights and our requirements for a future relationship.

Any suggestions that the majority vote was in anyway an endorsement of the deal as is is disingenuous. It's that simple.

Yes. It was indeed a simple instruction. Leave the EU. How is up to Parliament. They are a bit hamstrung by divisions, but no more than populace. The risk of another Ref... Divisive, inconclusive, legitimate? They need an equitable, workable option that will settle things, EFTA