Topornin noted that the European Union was initially ready for such a development of events.
“They talked about this postponement back in September, when Johnson first faced stiff opposition on his plan to withdraw the country from the EU until October 31 ... Already then it was discussed in Brussels, so they were ready, and although it could (EU countries) . - RT ) do not like what options do they have? They do not plan to expel Britain from the EU; on the contrary, they advocate good-neighborly and partnership relations. And they are also not able to get a clear answer from Britain, ”the expert said.
Further tactics of the British prime minister, according to a political scientist, may be an attempt to renew the composition of parliament through early elections. However, as Topornin emphasized, the situation is complicated by the fact that Labor is not interested in holding such elections because of the high risk of losing.
At the same time, the political scientist did not rule out the achievement of progress by January 31, 2020. He believes that in the Brexit issue, Britain is "going to the finish line."
“The first time they (parliamentarians. - RT ) voted, they supported the new agreement that Johnson brought from Brussels. Johnson asked to consider this agreement on an expedited basis, but everyone said, and, I think, correctly, that such an important law for the countries in three days is not serious ... They already have no complaints about the deal with Brussels. It’s just a matter of time, ”the expert added.
Earlier, the head of the European Council, Donald Tusk, announced the agreement was reached by 27 EU countries on a new date for the postponement of Brexit until January 31, 2020.