Author Archives: Grahame Pigney

MPs say “Drop hard Brexit plans” – this is when the Three Knights Opinion really counts

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

It’s been 5 months since the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the People’s Challenge – confirming that Brexit was a Parliamentary and not a Royal Prerogative decision. It’s worth noting that this decision was made by a UK court, … Continue reading →

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A Titanic success – the UK has just hit the iceberg, when will the Captain notice?

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

Back at the beginning of November 2016 Boris Johnson provoked hilarity when he said,  “Brexit will be a Titanic success”. Apparently he didn’t understand the irony and idiocy of that remark. I wonder whether he has since reflected on what … Continue reading →

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The buck stops here – unless you are Theresa May

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

Just how does this happen? I take responsibility for my part in this election campaign, which was the oversight of our policy programme. In particular, I regret the decision not to include in the manifesto a ceiling as well as … Continue reading →

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Theresa May snatches defeat from the jaws of victory

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

Theresa May called for unity, unity behind a project she defined. It was not a project defined either by the referendum or by Parliament. According to some it was not even defined by the government. She was determined only to … Continue reading →

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What is Best for the UK?

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

Theresa May has called for unity, but what she wants is unity behind a project she has defined. It’s not a project defined either by the referendum or by Parliament. According to some it has not even been defined by the government. She … Continue reading →

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Cats In A Sack Politics

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

Barely a week since the vanity election of Theresa May was called, and already we see what’s going to happen. Tories are pack animals. Polite, oh so moderate Open Britain, which bent over backwards to be inclusive has been deserted … Continue reading →

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The Citizens Party Manifesto

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

When a government with a majority, calls a general election most voters don’t want, three years before they ought, something funny is going on.  And when something funny is going on, there comes a point at which many people will … Continue reading →

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The People’s Challenge – What is Best for the UK?

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

In this turbulent and fast changing world where much is not as it seems we have to question what we are told. 6 month old facts and promises may no longer be true. We know that some were not true … Continue reading →

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The People’s Challenge – Thank you and a brief moment to draw breath.

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

We have achieved very nearly all we aimed for during The Second People’s Challenge. This has only been possible because of your support. Thank you for the time, effort and money you have given us. We collectively must not forget … Continue reading →

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Brexit Bill – the Decisive Moment.

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

On Monday afternoon MPs will debate the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill again. The Government’s aim is to strip away the EU residents’ and parliamentary approval amendments, then return the Bill to the Lords and press there for it … Continue reading →

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