Let’s assume this really is the start of the last act of Theresa May’s premiership. Let’s assume too that her Withdrawal Agreement dies a fourth and final death in the Commons in early June. The Conservatives will then go looking for a new leader and prime minister. There are already no end of candidates.
But I have a question: why would anyone want the job in those circumstances?
If the WA dies, there are only two options left for Britain: leave with no deal on October 31, or revoke Article 50. Anyone who tells you there is a third option is trying to sell you something.
Yes, I know that various people suggest that a better form of exit deal is possible. It’s not.
Nor will the EU27 easily extend again after October for a Conservative PM seeking to change or improve the WA.
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