Campos Sánchez-Bordona Says UK can withdraw the Article 50 Declaration

Campos Sánchez-Bordona, the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice issued a legal opinion this morning that the UK can unilaterally withdraw its Article 50 declaration.  He also recommends that the ECJ can consider the matter (contrary to the UK government's argument).  His opinion states:

"Article 50 TEU allows the unilateral revocation of the notification of the intention to withdraw from the EU, until such time as the withdrawal agreement is formally concluded, provided that the revocation has been decided upon in accordance with the Member State’s constitutional requirements, is formally notified to the European Council and does not involve an abusive practice."

 

That makes a delay while the government either seeks further renegotiation or for Parliament to legislate for a referendum on the final terms much more likely. 

The Guardian covers the story here.  Jolyon Maugham QC has also commented.  On a separate point, what is going on with the peculiar gurning of Nigel Evans MP in this clip?