Technically nothing, the deadline passes and No Deal just happens no matter what opposition the idea holds. The problem has been the days leading up to No Deal has left too many avenues for the PM to bottle it. May wanted to save her own neck so when time ran out she caved on an extension.
Boris is taking this 'do or die' approach but ultimately it comes down to what will be in his own best interest. I honestly have real difficulty with the idea that Boris, of all people, has spent much of the last decade making movements and attempts to become PM and the second he does is willing to risk that position to die on a hill over something he knows full well that only a small percentage of the public and his own party actually supports. Personally, I don't think he's unwilling to let No Deal happen but I think he'd likely ride out the other avenues first so he can claim no personal responsibility for any fallout. So, I'm currently in the boat that thinks No Deal is the likeliest outcome currently and is now more likely than ever but I'm very sceptical about the 31 October deadline lasting.
Boris is taking this 'do or die' approach but ultimately it comes down to what will be in his own best interest. I honestly have real difficulty with the idea that Boris, of all people, has spent much of the last decade making movements and attempts to become PM and the second he does is willing to risk that position to die on a hill over something he knows full well that only a small percentage of the public and his own party actually supports. Personally, I don't think he's unwilling to let No Deal happen but I think he'd likely ride out the other avenues first so he can claim no personal responsibility for any fallout. So, I'm currently in the boat that thinks No Deal is the likeliest outcome currently and is now more likely than ever but I'm very sceptical about the 31 October deadline lasting.
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