Oh, and the UK would have to continue to pay our ‘dues’ beyond 2019, as obligations stemming from EU cohesion funds etc could extend until 2023, when the final bills come in from the programmes.
Danny: the DUP will vote against the deal but support the government in a confidence vote.
There was talk of a parliamentary vote of no confidence in the PM which would not be binding, and the DUP could vote against her in that
"The bookies think MPs are going to vote for this deal. Surely not."
You have it about face, Zacs. It is very long odds-on that the “Nos” will prevail. For example Paddy Power has it 1/14 for rejection and 11/2 for acceptance. They also offer 9/4 that the number voting for the deal will be less than 200. You can get 20/1 and upwards for various bands of numbers (over 325) voting to accept the deal.