It’s time for common sense on Brexit – a customs union must prevail | Simon Jenkins

The Westminster bubble must burst, and Theresa May will have to rely on cross-party agreement in any more EU talks

MPs can vote today to honour both the referendum and common sense. They can vote to leave the EU and stay in the European customs union. That they are faced with much the same range of options as last week is inexcusable. Why could they not get together over the weekend, and agree a soft Brexit compromise?

Now they must redeem themselves. The votes should be free and unwhipped. The...