https://twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1097574680817475584 In light of this some thoughts on how govt could take heat out of 27 Feb 1) A substantive motion focussed on negotiations, tested with cross-section of party 2) Have motion voted on first before amdts 3) MPs will see amdts which may pass if they don't work together 1/

4) Offer a further vote on March 14 the earliest that a vote on ExtA50 could be done under EUWB 4 (which removes uncertainty as to when the Bill will make it through both houses and become law) 5) All should reflect on Speaker's advice that 'instruction' / 'order' is binding...2/

...note how contempt bound govt last time. MPs that are worried about something naturally want to take action, but the question is - is there another way to achieve their ends and have the reassurance they need, without taking a wrecking ball to our political order. /end