"Norman Wells" wrote in message
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On 05/09/2019 12:25, tim... wrote:

As a leaver, ISTM that Boris has dug himself into a hole that's quite
possibly could end in No Brexit

He didn't need to do it, and I wish he hadn't done it.

He overplayed his hand. He assumed (as Norman did) that Corbyn was
absolutely certain to go for the immediate GE.

He didn't play through the very real possibility that more sensible heads
in the Labour party would hold him back.

It's an absolutely extraordinary situation for an opposition to turn down
the opportunity of a general election

we live in extraordinary times

that could possibly see them in power.

But what if they assess that turning it down today gives them a greater
chance tomorrow?

That's their raison d'etre, their sole objective.

Can't agree with that

they have many other roles to play. It's daft suggesting otherwise

To shilly-shally about it not being the right time makes it look
unprepared, frightened, incompetent and incapable of taking over.

As I have said, in a months time when they do agree to a GE, that will all
be forgotten - good luck with running an election campaign around "Labour
wouldn't agree to this election a month ago, the cowards!"

OTOH Boris' failure to leave the EU on Oct 31st wont be (sadly)

Which it probably is in fact.

that's another matter

tim