One of the most surprising things over recent days has been the speed and apparent ease with which the MPs who we had been relying on as the policemen of the Brexit process have fallen in line behind Boris Johnson – it seems, simply, because he tells us that his deal and Brexit are the same thing.
Just for the purposes of clarity, Johnson’s deal is not Brexit.
So by all means, hashtag ‘lets get Brexit done’ as much as you like.
But don’t be under any illusion about what Brexit always was supposed to be (i.e. what the British People Voted for) and what Boris’ deal will mean it is.
They are simply not the same thing.
Adam Tugwell 