BBC journalist Emily Maitlis has been praised for reflecting the feelings of British people across the country with an almighty eye roll while discussing the latest Brexit chaos.

The Newsnight presenter delivered an exasperated side-eye while struggling to get a definitive answer from Labour shadow secretary Barry Gardiner.

The pair were discussing Labour’s stance on another general election in the wake of Theresa May’s crushing defeat and the increasing likelihood of a no-deal.

But as Mr Gardiner evaded answering what his party’s manifesto would be, the presenter rolled her eyes, looked to the right and huffed as she ruffled her papers.


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Prodding her pen in the direction of Mr Gardiner, Ms Maitlis asked: ‘If there is a general election called, which there is every likelihood could happen, what will be on your manifesto? What Brexit vision will be on your manifesto then?’



The shadow international trade secretary replied: ‘To negotiate the deal that we have set out.’

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Ms Maitlis interjected: ‘That’s going to be on the leaflet?’

And Mr Gardiner said: ‘We will decide what our manifesto position is as we normally do…’

Viewers said Maitlis had successfully summed up the mood of the nation over Brexit in one cutting side-eye.

I think she's crossed out her holiday plans. 😬😬 — Glyn-Oh behave!🦉❤🌹 (@GlynisSpencer) March 12, 2019

One person on Twitter said ‘she seemed exasperated tonight’ to which another viewer replied: ‘Aren’t we all?’

As GIFs of the side-eye appeared on timelines, writer Stuart Heritage said: ‘I feel that eye roll deep in my bones.’

It’s likely people will feel more frustration tonight as MPs are set to vote on whether they want to leave the EU without a deal.

MPs are expected to vote against a no-deal Brexit and then, on Thursday, vote in favour of seeking a delay to the withdrawal date.

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