Brexit voting week: 'Extension to Article 50' vote passes 412-202

Looks like no deal or no Brexit at this point - neither ideal

The problem we have now is we will almost certainly we will have an extension of A50. This means we will get screwed by the EU, with heavy fines and longer extensions of A50.

We are now telling businesses we have no idea what's going to happen for longer and we are far more likely to get even more I certain in the future.

I personally think unless we leave no deal 29th we are going to accelerate the damage we are likely to suffer.

The problem we have now is we will almost certainly we will have an extension of A50. This means we will get screwed by the EU, with heavy fines and longer extensions of A50.

We are now telling businesses we have no idea what's going to happen for longer and we are far more likely to get even more I certain in the future.

I personally think unless we leave no deal 29th we are going to accelerate the damage we are likely to suffer.

The uncertainty surrounding extending article 50 means a no deal is the best way forward, and it always was when the UK voted to leave. New trade patterns will form overtime, I assure you. Both the EU and the UK will suffer short term, but long term the UK can open itself up to more trade as the EU is nothing more than a giant protectionist scheme.

The likelihood of article 50 being extended is very small, due to the tight time frame and the fact many eurosceptics are all across the continent (particularly in Hungary, Poland, Italy, Greece) who would like to see us crash out, either to see the true consequences/benefits or to destabilise the union.

Honestly at this point my faith in not just may but the whole of our government system is at rock bottom, I would much rather we bring back the monarchy in full or at least get rid of this broken and diseased system called democracy

what happens if we vote to extend article 50 but the EU says no?

No-deal vote tomorrow. The PM sounded almost tearful.

what happens if we vote to extend article 50 but the EU says no?

Honestly at this point my faith in not just may but the whole of our government system is at rock bottom, I would much rather we bring back the monarchy in full or at least get rid of this broken and diseased system called democracy

Then we leave with no deal on 29th March. The EU is unlikely to want that to happen and will agree to extend A50, BUT I wouldn't be surprised if they want to extend for a longer period, almost certainly beyond the upcoming EU elections (end of May). My money is on 6-12 months.

Then the UK calls a snap GE (or a 2nd referendum) and it all kicks off again...

The EU will want an extension till before elections, or long past them, more likely a year.

They have also made clear they want the UK to actually offer them something worth waiting for, I don't think the UK can do that.

Presidential style system for the UK while keeping the monarchy? At least Trump can get things done.

Presidential style system for the UK while keeping the monarchy? At least Trump can get things done.

You assure us? Brilliant. Now that I know the fate of my country is safe over your assurances I completely agree... Lets just piss into the wind and throw this country off the side of a cliff...

Honestly at this point my faith in not just may but the whole of our government system is at rock bottom, I would much rather we bring back the monarchy in full or at least get rid of this broken and diseased system called democracy

I would call no brexit at all ideal. Common sense would have prevailed...

The uncertainty surrounding extending article 50 means a no deal is the best way forward, and it always was when the UK voted to leave. New trade patterns will form overtime, I assure you. Both the EU and the UK will suffer short term, but long term the UK can open itself up to more trade as the EU is nothing more than a giant protectionist scheme.

The likelihood of article 50 being extended is very small, due to the tight time frame and the fact many eurosceptics are all across the continent (particularly in Hungary, Poland, Italy, Greece) who would like to see us crash out, either to see the true consequences/benefits or to destabilise the union.

So you are now openly admitting that we are likely to suffer damage as a result of this entire farcical process.

Riddle me this. If this situation is likely to cause damage, as you have stated, why would we proceed? Surely common sense should dictate to go with the choice that will result in no damage whatsoever, which would be to remain, rather than some half cocked solution which we seem to have on the table at the moment? The fact that the pound has shot through the roof because remaining looks more likely than ever should tell you that remaining is the only logical option...

While I voted for Brexit I am a passionate believer in democracy and the UK far more than I'm hard core brexiteer.

As I said above I personally fear the damage in the coming days are going to cause serious damage to our country. Its not no deal I fear, it's the backlash from the people if the politicians ignore the 2016 referendum, this will be far worse than any fall out from no deal.

I genuinely hope you are right, I don't think I agree with you regarding no deal being ultimate ideal but it's certainly the lesser evil compared to no brexit at all in consequence terms anyway.

The hard core remainers on here need a reality check, if they get what they want the damage they will do to our democracy will be massive and if we look to his history or global examples, it's unsavory leaders that emerge from the Ashes of a burning democracy.