I saw something today that suggested the EU itself might offer an extension of the deadline to Brexit, apparently without Johnson having to ask for one (which at the moment he is claiming he won’t do, even though he is legally obliged to). This could get him off the hook and save him from a second round of unlawful behaviour. But would he be off the hook if he refused the offer? I can see lawyers making pot loads from this at multiple court hearings, appeals, Scottish appeals, and then Supreme Court rulings, well into next year! But I may be getting too feverish and reading too much into a BBC report. The trouble is, no scenario is too outlandish!
Talking of outlandish, I just saw the opening of parliament: gold coaches, sparkling jewellery, weird outfits, funny hats, and an out-of-tune band. This is the 64th time she’s done it. And she still didn’t laugh! I wanted her to fling off the crown and shout, “Oh come on, bring on the clowns!”
But then, I suppose, they were already there.