Open Europe Director Henry Newman insisted that Theresa May’s latest extension of six months to October 2019 fails to have the benefits of a short extension and a long extension. He added that he wasn’t optimistic about what could be achieved between this time as MPs have the ability to conclude Brexit but have also been attempting to delay it. While speaking on CNBC he said: “I’m not particularly optimistic I think in some respects it is the worst of both worlds.
It's the anti-goldilocks extension, neither too short or too long just the wrong length
Henry Newman
“A short extension would have put pressure on MPs to actually make their mind up and come to a decision.
“Nor was it really long enough to allow for a fundamental change in British circumstances.
“I don’t want a second referendum but some people will see that as a path through.
“In some respects, it is the anti- goldilocks extension, neither too short or too long it is just the wrong length for anything.”
Henry Newman claimed
