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I voted leave on reasons of democracy. I hold a view that UK should leave. I understand that many disagree. We can ALL agree together that suspending Parliament is not a way forward. Sign the petition - leave or remain - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/2691… ... one million votes and counting.
X : What is wrong with the Gov proroguing Parliament?
Me : Technically, I doubt there is anything wrong. But a Queen's speech could have been organised after the 31st October rather than stifle debate on brexit. Even to a layman this is clearly to the "letter" not the "spirit".
Me : Technically, I doubt there is anything wrong. But a Queen's speech could have been organised after the 31st October rather than stifle debate on brexit. Even to a layman this is clearly to the "letter" not the "spirit".
X : Why does that matter?
Me : Hmmm ... "‘any act or omission which obstructs or impedes either House of Parliament in the performance of its functions" ... I wouldn't be surprised if the Speaker hits Johnson with a contempt of the house debate. It's going to be interesting.
Me : Hmmm ... "‘any act or omission which obstructs or impedes either House of Parliament in the performance of its functions" ... I wouldn't be surprised if the Speaker hits Johnson with a contempt of the house debate. It's going to be interesting.
X : Do you think we might leave with no deal?
Me : Is it causing you concern?
X : Yes.
Me : Ah ... another purpose of proroguing is you couldn't bring back the WA in the existing session. A bit of movement by the EC and the WA could be back under a "take it" or "no deal" axe.
Me : Is it causing you concern?
X : Yes.
Me : Ah ... another purpose of proroguing is you couldn't bring back the WA in the existing session. A bit of movement by the EC and the WA could be back under a "take it" or "no deal" axe.
i.e. if you've whipped up everyone into a storm over "no deal", it would be so difficult for Parliament not to take the "ever so slightly modified" WA. Does that give some comfort?
X : Do you think it could happen?
Me : It's tricky. It would cause Conservatives trouble with Farage and brexit party. They'd have to paint Boris as the firm but "considerate" PM, buy for time, have a raft of positive & difficult to vote against measures in Queen's speech etc.
Me : It's tricky. It would cause Conservatives trouble with Farage and brexit party. They'd have to paint Boris as the firm but "considerate" PM, buy for time, have a raft of positive & difficult to vote against measures in Queen's speech etc.
i.e. you'd paint the WA as a done deal, it's happening (i.e. what's the point of a brexit party if we're in the middle of leaving), you'd have a raft of more positive measures to bolster support, you'd hammer on the "we delivered" messages etc. You'd have to use a flywheel.
X : Flywheel?
Me : A constantly accelerating drip, drip of positive messaging to create a feeling of overwhelming momentum as you build for an election.
X : Is this what's going on?
Me : Only they know. You can never tell - case of cards close to the chest and misdirection.
Me : A constantly accelerating drip, drip of positive messaging to create a feeling of overwhelming momentum as you build for an election.
X : Is this what's going on?
Me : Only they know. You can never tell - case of cards close to the chest and misdirection.
X : You said you voted leave for reasons of democracy. What were they?
Me : Oh gosh. My preferred choice was not to hold a referendum but the petition to cancel before the vote got nowhere. So, my reasons are here - blog.gardeviance.org/2016/04/on-eur…
Me : Oh gosh. My preferred choice was not to hold a referendum but the petition to cancel before the vote got nowhere. So, my reasons are here - blog.gardeviance.org/2016/04/on-eur…
