Quote Originally Posted by noel View Post
That was a month ago. How about this:

"Labour had considered whether it could amend the motion in order to fix the election date, to prevent Johnson changing it in order to force through a no-deal Brexit – but has been advised that any amendments would not have legal force."

Also, if it were just about Corbyn being a big scaredie chicken, why did the other parties take the same line? Some of them are doing pretty well in the opinion polls relative to their normal standing.
That's true but recent polls have suggested that the Conservatives would win an overall majority if an election were to be held before the end of October.

I think their strategy has been to seek to humiliate Johnson by forcing him to request an extension from the EU. He will then be seen to have reneged on his promise to leave "do or die" by 31st October. At any ensuing general election the Brexit party might well make inroads into the Conservatives vote and split the Leave support. I believe this cynical ploy is the actual motive for the opposition parties refusing a general election rather than any real fear he would seek to move the date.