LORD FALCONER 🔥🔥ON FIRE!🔥🔥@houseoflords
I have no doubt this comes from No. 10!
It is the product of a PM clueless about detail, so lacking in grip he cannot or will not see beyond looking tough toward the EU, who is flailing around trying to deliver on the false promises..1/
I have no doubt this comes from No. 10!
It is the product of a PM clueless about detail, so lacking in grip he cannot or will not see beyond looking tough toward the EU, who is flailing around trying to deliver on the false promises..1/
he made to NI businesses that there'd be no additional checks btwn NI & GB, & to hard-line Brexiteers that he'd do something about the NIP.
He is a PM with advisers out of control, looking for political STUNTS to reinforce the insurgent nature of #Brexit, happy to sacrifice...2/
He is a PM with advisers out of control, looking for political STUNTS to reinforce the insurgent nature of #Brexit, happy to sacrifice...2/
...the #RuleofLaw in the hope of a good culture wars row with #remainers & some screeching headlines!🔥
& oblivious to the consequences to the standing of the UK, its long-term relationship with the EU countries & the security & safety of those who live in Ireland...3/
& oblivious to the consequences to the standing of the UK, its long-term relationship with the EU countries & the security & safety of those who live in Ireland...3/
Defenders of #RuleofLaw in Govt have been forced out or are too desperate to hold onto the offices into which they've been over-promoted to speak out as they should🔥
I congratulate Keith Stewart QC on his appointment as Advocate-General & on the peerage which accompanied it🔥4
I congratulate Keith Stewart QC on his appointment as Advocate-General & on the peerage which accompanied it🔥4
His predecessor, the noble & learned Lord, Lord Keen, resigned on the basis that he could not square his obligation to protect the #RuleofLaw with the policy of this Bill. The Bill has got no better since his resignation. This is not about Brexit—that must happen...5/
..It is about destroying one of the foundational values of our country💔
☡Without a Government committed to obeying the law, EVERYTHING IS AT RISK!!😱
The law is the ultimate protector. We will invite this House, at the appropriate time, to #RemovePart5 of the Bill neck & crop!!
☡Without a Government committed to obeying the law, EVERYTHING IS AT RISK!!😱
The law is the ultimate protector. We will invite this House, at the appropriate time, to #RemovePart5 of the Bill neck & crop!!
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