Mrs May has finally been forced to accept that "democracy is democracy", and has agreed that the Brexit agreement with the EU will have to be scrutinised and voted on in detail by our elected representatives, rather than simply giving them a 'take it or leave it' vote.
One concern is that this will mean the agreement will take longer, however given the current rate of progress in the negotiations this is hardly an issue. As this agreement will determine Britain's future for many decades to come, time needs to be invested in it and it needs proper scrutiny.
Brexit headbangers who claim no deal is better than a bad deal are very concerned. This says more about their attitude to democracy than it does about the negotiations or the possible outcome. They simply hate the idea of allowing all MPs to have a say. They don't want democratic oversight meddling with their unstated agenda.
If they really know what's best for Britain, then why wouldn't they publish the studies on the likely results of Brexit? Studies they have now been forced to publish. Why won't they tell us what their plans are post-Brexit? If they want the best deal for us, why have they referred to ordinary people's futures as cards in their hand to be used as bargaining counters?
It has taken a considerable time and the efforts of many many people to re-impose democratic control on the Brexit juggernaut. This is one more step.
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