Boris is going to have to delay Brexit

This I think is important. There may be an agreement between Brussels and London negotiators on a deal. But no detailed text has yet been shared with the 27 EU leaders and their respective governments – so, it looks way too late for EU leaders to endorse a formal Brexit deal with Boris Johnson at the EU Council tomorrow and Friday. Which means the best the UK PM can hope for is a political discussion that sends out a positive message on the prospects for a deal.

Which in turn means that MPs cannot vote on a deal this Saturday, there can be no meaningful vote. Which in turn means that even if Boris Johnson does not want a Brexit delay, there is no earthly way (that I can think of) that he can avoid one, if he wants a Brexit deal (which he does). And one other thing. I also can think of no way the European Parliament can scrutinise and ratify the deal – if it is ever done – before 31 October.