I may be less convinced that the sudden reversal is definitely laid at the feet of BoJo's personal popularity, because I am seeing similar retreats in the enemedia and reflected in a recent letter from a Mucky Muck at the EU to the representatives recommending they vote down mandates.

Which then begs the question of why, and I can't think of any good reason, and don't want there to be any bad reason.

Given my downright evil cynicism and inability to believe anything good can happen, I'd prefer you were right.

Thanks!