“I give it a one in three chance,” says a government minister keen for a Brexit deal. “He could cry Brexit betrayal.” Meanwhile with Brexit “done”, Labour leavers would have little reason to vote for the Tories. An election after an extension has been agreed would no doubt be difficult for the Tories. It would risk disillusioned Brexit voters moving to Farage’s party – and leave voters concluding that Johnson was ineffective. • Katy Balls is the Spectator’s deputy political editor• Guardian Live: Brexit, How Likely is a No-Deal Exit?

Source: The Guardian September 30, 2019 16:06 UTC