Johnson loses European tie 2-0 on agregate

So, the spinners are spinning, and for the most part papers are repeating the spin. Especially the Torygraph which just happens to have the Prime Minister as a paid contributor.

How strange.

Johnson and the UK have until 31st Ocotber to come up with an acceptable (to the EU) and workable solution to the backstop. This has always been the case.

But.

Last night it was leaked that senior Brexiteer Conservatives repeated they would vote down the WA even if the backstop was removed.

So, there is no incentive for the EU to remove it if it still means that the WA cannot get ratified in the UK Parliament.

Brexiteers have learned that they do not need to compromise, as the PM of the day moves to their point of view to keep them onside. That this is against the national interest is another matter.

This is the reality of the situation facing Johnson, the Government, Parliament and the country.

Neither the EU or the hardline headbanging Brexiteers will compromise. And until this is addressed one way or another, no deal is almost inevitable.