Christmas wishes

At the end of what has been a rather crazy year in world events (and it will probably be crazier next year), I think it's time to sit back, relax and enjoy the festive season.

Remember who created us, who saved us and who continues to watch over us - i.e. the God in Three Persons. Go with hope and expectancy of a better future in this world or the next.

Also, try to be nice to everyone, even the Twitter bots.

With that, I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Some random thoughts on Brexit #2

• I think No Deal is very much off the table now. Parliament will not let it happen and the Government doesn't want it to happen.
• Why couldn't the full legal advice be released on a confidential basis to MPs? If they can't keep a secret, then that's their lookout.
• Deal May is pretty much dead and I think may not actually see a full Commons vote at all. I think a second referendum is getting increasingly likely - Norway for Now has many of the same problems as Deal May.
• A General Election isn't going to happen - the DUP will back the government, so there is no way a confidence vote can succeed.
• A second referendum would probably go for Remain, but I doubt they would get more than 55%. That will be a problem going forward.
• I just want this to be over one way or another...