"There are three reasons for taking this view.
First, Mr Johnson’s performance makes it hard, if not impossible, to secure the support of Labour MPs for any Brexit deal. To get a deal through the Commons, the PM needs around 20 Labour MPs to back him. After last night, it’s hard to believe any of them will march into the Tory division lobbies.
Second, Mr Johnson’s language suggests he is already looking ahead to what happens when he fails to get a deal. He will have to agree an extension of Article 50, a colossal embarrassment after he has repeatedly said the UK would leave on October 31. He will then move to a general election."
First, Mr Johnson’s performance makes it hard, if not impossible, to secure the support of Labour MPs for any Brexit deal. To get a deal through the Commons, the PM needs around 20 Labour MPs to back him. After last night, it’s hard to believe any of them will march into the Tory division lobbies.
Second, Mr Johnson’s language suggests he is already looking ahead to what happens when he fails to get a deal. He will have to agree an extension of Article 50, a colossal embarrassment after he has repeatedly said the UK would leave on October 31. He will then move to a general election."