While I deplore the #Brexit ultras who lie with impunity & dismiss all concerns as scaremongering, I suspect history will judge ex-Remain MPs who facilitated this catastrophe by their paralysis & cowardice in a far harsher light.
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Sadly, the leader of the opposition seems to advocate a similar course.
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It does not seem that way... Corbyn is a rational man and always argues his point pretty candidly. You only have to listen: He would never seek to overturn a democratic vote. So his ‘6 tests’ are try to retain all of the benefits of EU without actually being in. /1
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As far as I've read, any MP voting for this will be in direct breach of the ministerial code of conduct. I think we can all imagine the possible consequences if they ignore their duty and enable brexit.
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I asked about something similar last year; has British gov ever knowingly acted against the national interest? No one offered an example. I think choosing to proceed with
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Perhaps if we question the assumption that all members of our Goverment are working exclusively in our best interest? https://www.opendemocracy.net/uk/brexitinc/peter-geoghegan-adam-ramsay/revealed-how-uk-s-powerful-right-wing-think-tanks-and-conse …
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Declaring WW1 would meet the definition. They did that not to lose face too.
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Umm... Not a historian but what about the Corn Laws?
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The abolition of the Corn Laws was only adverse for Farmers, Millers & Landowners. The others all benefited from cheaper bread &, more so, cake
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