One more day
From: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46803112
MPs backed an amendment to the Finance Bill, which would limit the scope for tax changes following a no deal unless authorised by MPs, by 303 to 296 votes.
Not quite the full story. The amendment actually allows for 3 ways for such tax changes to be possible:
- Agree a negotiated withdrawal agreement
- Notify the President of the European Council of a request for extension under Article 50(3)
- Leave with no deal but agree a framework for a future relationship
Focusing on 2: I would love to see Mrs May send a quick email on the 28th March asking for a one day extension. Neither the amendment nor Article 50 say anything about notice, length of extension or it having to be granted. I suspect the country might have a collective sense of humour failure though.