What should the Prime Minister do first?

Panavision

I still think agreeing to a scrutiny timetable for the bill is the best way to get Brexit done. Boris will have to make some concessions on workers' rights and on the environment, but rather that then the gamble of an election.

Bl4ckGryph0n

What do workers rights and the environment have to do with whether the U.K. is in the EU or not. The U.K. had those in high regards prior to the EU anyway. Why is that such a concern in context of leaving the EU?

IronGiant

It's complete nonsense that workers rights and the environment will necessarily suffer so it should be easy to make up some concessions.

chopples

Some MPs do not understand why there needs to be divergence on this as the current legislation does not prevent greater worker rights than the eu minimum.

In their view changing this allows the opportunity for worse rights down the road, maybe to gain a competitive edge.

I guess it all boils down to a lack of trust

psikey

He has to have the election anyway. Can't really do anything other than compromise to Labour going forward.

Get Brexit locked in so it will happen (Remain off the table) then get on with the GE to get the majority for the next 5 years he needs to lead the country (or if its Corbyn, destroy the country).

If the opposition keep insisting on confirmation vote then get the GE done first then complete Brexit.

chopples

I don’t think we should plan going forward based on the Lib Dem’s sounding like a broken record

I see they added a 2nd ref amendment to the queens speech which fell on its arse......

Liquid101

I think the should accept the extension on the chin, then attempt to push his WA through parliament.

If it fails to go through, push for a GE

It it passes, sign it off and then push for GE

Either way, at least attempt to get it through properly.

Pacifico

A lack if trust in the electorate.

So if we dont trust the electorate then what is the point of democracy.

chopples

Lost me mate, whats this got to do with some labour MPs seeking assurances on workers rights?

Pacifico

Labour obviously do not trust the electorate to not vote in a Government that wants to reduce workers rights.

I would point out that a cornerstone of our democracy is that decisions taken by one Government cannot bind following Governments so how would these 'assurances' work?.

Or perhaps they are just looking for ways to stop brexit?