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We've reached the stage where a former Lord Chancellor won't confirm his Government is subject to the rule of law. #StopTheCoup #FailedState
Seriously? Is there any precedent for a Government in a functioning state to indicate it regards its compliance with the law as voluntary?
So they've cancelled Parliament and now indicate they'll obey the Courts only when they want. That leaves an Executive, chosen by 90,000 disproportionately elderly, wealthy, white men, in pretty much sole charge.

Where was that on your ballot paper? #StopTheCoup
You're a sensible guy, @RobertBuckland, and a QC and Lord Chancellor, and you've sworn an oath to respect the rule of law. Will you confirm that Michael Gove's position is not that of the Govt and you will abide by the law, even if it is inconvenient?
Just over a month ago, you said this @RobertBuckland. If Michael Gove's statement is not the Government's position surely you have a duty to say so? And if it is the Government's position, how can you in all conscience remain in office? gov.uk/government/spe…
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