I know, but the next PM might actually be a No Dealer; or even (conceivably) have different red lines on free movement. Or want a completely different WA, neither necessarily better or worse for the EU. How do these things change the EU’s position, if at all, is what I’m asking - basically could this reset the clock, or are we still stuck with October 31, I suppose.
I doubt the EU will grant us indefinite extensions. It's not their fault we've made a pig's ear out of this.
The sensible thing to do would be to cancel A50, let the Tories have their leadership election, establish what the new PM wants and what is viable, and THEN bring in A50 again, although probably negotiate a 12 month period rather than a two year one (the EU will want to avoid future scenarios where a country dicks around for 2 years, then cancels, then re-invokes for another 2 years, rinse repeat).
But of course, sensible in this country really isn't an options.