I would agree with Teribus' analysis but for a couple of things. The massacre would not be limited to the Labour party. Any standing member that does not offer that cast iron promise will suffer. I am also not so sure about the constituency voting. As the referendum was not on constituency lines that is a tough one to be so sure about. Yes, chances are the voting would be along the same lines but that does not take into account party and member loyalty.

One good thing that will come out of it if the appeal goes against the government. The MPs will actually be forced to do what they are paid for. The referendum, as far as I am concerned, was a huge abdication of responsibility. We pay these people to make this type of decision and they wimped out of it. I hope the courts do tell them to do their job and stop whinging!

DtG