Category Archives: Brexit

Democracy Strikes Back

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Robert Pigney

On Wednesday evening, in the most emphatic manner, Westminster democracy delivered a blow to Whitehall dictatorship. Parliament will endure the Government’s Brexit shenanigans no more. The most extreme and condescending of the Henry VIII powers the Govt. was seeking to … Continue reading →

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Forging ahead to secure accountability and protect rights

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Robert Pigney

Fuelled by the generous donations of our supporters to our ‘core funding’ GoFundMe campaign, we have been preparing in earnest for the next stages of The People’s Challenge. Here’s a short update on what we and our lawyers have been … Continue reading →

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How can non-existent documents be so informative?

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

It’s been an interesting few days: the Govt. has been caught being negligent, ministers have been extremely economical with the truth and a supposedly done deal with the EU has fallen apart. In fact the Govt. did not commission any … Continue reading →

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Do we know where the UK is heading?

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

As we start another month on the road from the referendum to the date that the UK is supposed to leave the EU, are things any clearer? The answer to that is a pretty unequivocal “Maybe!” It’s not just May, … Continue reading →

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Times of challenge and controversy

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King, Jr Article 50 was triggered eight months ago, so a … Continue reading →

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We must stand up for Parliament so Parliament can stand up for What is Best for the UK!

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Robert Pigney

This week’s events clearly show the dangers the UK faces, dangers that go far beyond the immediate one of a disorganised and ill thought-through move for the UK to leave the European Union. For months now the Govt. has been … Continue reading →

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Why there’s a bigger spectre than Brexit

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Robert Pigney

By The People’s Challenge The Politico article of Oct 23rdentitled “5 reasons why no deal could mean no Brexit” published in Languedoc Living (www.languedocliving.com), says that a spectre is hanging over Westminster, threatening “no deal, no Brexit”. There is a … Continue reading →

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Brexit minister apologises to peers for saying article 50 cannot be revoked

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

Lord Callanan, who was appointed a Brexit minister last month to replace Lady Anelay, who stood down for health reasons, has just apologised in the House of Lords for telling peers last week that article 50 could not be revoked. Asked a … Continue reading →

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How can you transition to an unknown position?

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Grahame Pigney

There is a great deal of talk among the critics of the UK Government’s “handling” of the exit negotiations about the urgent need for a transition deal. Significant people and organisations are saying they “need a transition deal by the … Continue reading →

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The most unlikely of Government allies defers to amendment 381

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Robert Pigney

Frank Field has been a bit of a rebel for most of his time in the Commons. Governments, both Labour and Conservative, have been in his sights except for a brief period (14 months) when he was Minister for Welfare … Continue reading →

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