Gazette readers don't think Boris Johnson's Brexit deal will get through parliament

Boris Johnson has agreed a new deal with the EU, but now must convince UK MPs, who will vote on it some time from mid-afternoon on Saturday. There’s a lot at stake and his party has no majority. But will enough opposition MPs and ex-Conservatives vote his way?

We asked our readers on Facebook: “Do you think Boris Johnson's Brexit deal will get through Parliament?” Of the 866 people who had voted at the time of writing, 31% said yes, 69% said no.

Tom Smith said: “Sadly I think it will get through, but hope it won’t. That way we are guaranteed a no deal, quickly followed by a general election.”

A sceptical Dave Smith said: “I think had Boris agreed a free trade deal, France started speaking Queen’s English and Germany would once again disband their military; the parliamentarians wouldn’t approve his deal.”

Ian Kerton: “No because the elite are doing everything to stop us from leaving.”

James Branch said simply: “This will not get through parliament. Anyone that thinks it will is deluded!”

Allison Foster said: “Doesn't matter what the deal is it or who the Prime Minister is, no deal would ever get through because opposition MPs would never vote for it.”

Anthony Taylor said: “Not a chance on earth. And I'm always told by Brexiteers that they didn't vote for a deal. Does that make Boris a traitor too?”