Category Archives: Brexit

Theresa May… from Tory Home Secretary to UKIP Prime Minister in less than 4 months.

Here is UKIP’s Steven Woolfe on Theresa May’s speech yesterday: “Theresa May has just delivered a speech that accepts the decision of the people of the United Kingdom. Control of our borders, laws, fisheries and money should be in our … Continue reading

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David Davis attends hard-Brexit cabal meeting

David Davis, our illustrious Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (“Yes, Minister” much?) has been saying that he is consulting widely to gather diverse views on Brexit: to use my grandfather’s word, cobblers. So far Mr Davis appears to … Continue reading

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Theresa May on Art. 50 by March: Here’s my Challenge to her

The latest on Brexit is that Theresa May will trigger article 50 by march 2017. On Sunday morning, on Andrew Marr’s radio programme, she also said that there would be a “Great Repeal Bill” to enshrine all EU law in … Continue reading

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A sweeping re-distribution of power from Government to… Theresa May?

In 2010 the Tory Party made a commitment to making “the use of the Royal Prerogative subject to greater democratic control so that Parliament is properly involved in all big national decisions”. The Prime Minister and her three Brexiteers are now … Continue reading

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Theresa May’s guide to what “Brexit means Brexit” actually means.

Source: Pride’s Purge ~ an irreverent look at UK politics

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“When we have decided what you voted for, we will tell you.”

It used to be claimed during the Cold War that in the countries of the Soviet bloc elections could not take place until the government had decided what their result should be. Here, we order these matters differently. We had … Continue reading

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Parliament: Cornerstone of Britain or a footstool for Theresa May?

The Palace of Westminster is the seat of the most powerful and important body in the UK: Parliament. Although some powers have been devolved, Parliament has legislative supremacy over all other political and administrative bodies in the UK and its … Continue reading

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Theresa May’s Royal Progression

Apparently, for a princely (or perhaps regal) sum, the “privilege” of lunching with Theresa May during the Conservative Party Conference is For Sale. Not sure whether it includes the price of the meal. Is this the next phase, after proposing … Continue reading

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Off with their heads!! – I SAID “Breakfast means Breakfast!”

Go to court? – I AM the court! People’s Challenge to the Government on Art. 50: A Parliamentary Prerogative

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People’s Challenge to the Govt. on Art. 50 – first target achieved

Once again thank you to everybody who has pledged money to support this challenge and get us through our first target of £50,000 and up to the £56,000 currently pledged. When the initial work behind the People’s Challenge to the … Continue reading

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