BREXIT 2013-2020 - A THREAD
(Including the Tragicomedy of Remain)
It’s taken 7 years from the first seeds of a referendum but now, finally, from 1/1/2021 we are free to chart our own path.
Here are some of the memories - the good, bad, ugly & more...
#ABrexitDiary
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(Including the Tragicomedy of Remain)
It’s taken 7 years from the first seeds of a referendum but now, finally, from 1/1/2021 we are free to chart our own path.
Here are some of the memories - the good, bad, ugly & more...
#ABrexitDiary
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23/1/2013 - David Cameron @ Bloomberg
We can’t expect the British people to keep accepting a European Settlement over which they’ve had little choice...
"that is why I’m in favour of having a referendum"
Well said Sir
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We can’t expect the British people to keep accepting a European Settlement over which they’ve had little choice...
"that is why I’m in favour of having a referendum"
Well said Sir
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May 2014 - UKIP wins the European Parliament election & replaces the Conservatives as the largest UK party
Nigel Farage is now fully centre-stage in British politics & about to become the most important UK politician since Margaret Thatcher
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Nigel Farage is now fully centre-stage in British politics & about to become the most important UK politician since Margaret Thatcher
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14/4/2015 - Tory manifesto launched for the 2015 General Election & pledges "Real change in our relationship with the EU" & commits to "hold an in-out referendum before the end of 2017"
Thank Nigel for this
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Thank Nigel for this
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7/5/2015 - Against the odds David Cameron wins a 12 seat majority
This was only possible due to the SNP taking 40 seats off of Labour in Scotland.
Thank Nicola for this
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This was only possible due to the SNP taking 40 seats off of Labour in Scotland.
Thank Nicola for this
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7/5/2015 - LibDems falling far short of their own expectations - not for the last time
Did Paddy Ashdown ever eat his hat?
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Did Paddy Ashdown ever eat his hat?
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9/6/2015 - EU Referendum Bill - 2nd Reading
Despite their love of referendums the SNP was the only party to vote against allowing one on our EU membership (& actually raised a motion to prevent the Bill proceeding. Despite Labour abstaining (again!) the motion was crushed)
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Despite their love of referendums the SNP was the only party to vote against allowing one on our EU membership (& actually raised a motion to prevent the Bill proceeding. Despite Labour abstaining (again!) the motion was crushed)
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25/6/2015 - Cameron informs the EU Council of his plans to hold an in-out referendum. Little do they know it will be held in less than 1 year.
The clock is ticking
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The clock is ticking
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July 2015 - Due to Ed Miliband’s resignation after Labour’s disastrous performance in the GE, the leadership contest is underway. And there’s an unlikely front-runner.
Enter stage-left Jeremy Corbyn
John McTernan, Blairite, calls his 35 backers “morons”
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Enter stage-left Jeremy Corbyn
John McTernan, Blairite, calls his 35 backers “morons”
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Some of those McTernan says need their heads felt:
Abbott, Burgon, Butler, Sadiq Khan, Lammy, Long-Bailey, McDonnell & Thornberry - the usual suspects
In hindsight, it’s fair to say they didn’t know what they were voting for
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Abbott, Burgon, Butler, Sadiq Khan, Lammy, Long-Bailey, McDonnell & Thornberry - the usual suspects
In hindsight, it’s fair to say they didn’t know what they were voting for
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12/9/2015 - Jeremy Corbyn is elected Leader of the Labour Party receiving 59.5% of the vote
This is a tragedy for REMAIN. And a comedy for the rest of us.
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This is a tragedy for REMAIN. And a comedy for the rest of us.
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10/11/2015 - Cameron sets out his re-negotiating principles in a speech at Chatham House. The change he seeks in our relationship with the EU
1. Single Market - fairness btwn € & non-€ countries
2. Competition
3. Exempt UK from “ever-closer union”
4. Tackle free movement
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1. Single Market - fairness btwn € & non-€ countries
2. Competition
3. Exempt UK from “ever-closer union”
4. Tackle free movement
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17/12/2015 - The EU Referendum Act receives Royal Assent.
No going back now
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No going back now
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19-22/2/2016 - David Cameron announces he has secured a great deal (won’t be the last time we hear a PM say that) giving the UK special status in the EU & also announces the EU Referendum will be held on 23/6/2016
A date with destiny
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A date with destiny
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Feb 2016 - One of our great friends in the EU, Mr. Guy Verhofstadt, is confident we will not vote to leave as we are not stupid & in any event the UK is a dwarf on the world stage without the EU
A few more LEAVE votes in the bag 🤝
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A few more LEAVE votes in the bag 🤝
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11-13 April 2016 - The Government sends its referendum leaflet to every UK household telling us why we should REMAIN.
It didn’t feel like a good use of £9m quid at the time but it was money well spent - although not legally binding they had to implement our decision
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It didn’t feel like a good use of £9m quid at the time but it was money well spent - although not legally binding they had to implement our decision
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/17 - The calm before the storm....
May/June 2016 - Project Fear kicks into gear with George Osborne really laying it on
Economy ⬇️
£ ⬇️
Inflation ⬆️
Unemployment ⬆️
Wages ⬇️
House prices ⬇️
Borrowing ⬆️
Immediate recession - just for voting to Leave
Poor people, you have been warned
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Economy ⬇️
£ ⬇️
Inflation ⬆️
Unemployment ⬆️
Wages ⬇️
House prices ⬇️
Borrowing ⬆️
Immediate recession - just for voting to Leave
Poor people, you have been warned
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In a staggering act of political interference, Barack Obama says the UK will be back of the queue for a trade deal if we leave the EU
Trouble is Americans don’t have queues, only lines. Obama is rumbled as a plant
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Trouble is Americans don’t have queues, only lines. Obama is rumbled as a plant
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In the single market? Out of the single market? What does Leaving mean?
Well for the record
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Well for the record
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23/6/2016 - THE Big Day
After nearly 30 years thinking about it, here’s what I voted for
1. Sovereignty of the people
2. Sovereignty of our courts
3. Control of our money
4. Control of our trade
5. Control of our borders
6. Control of our waters
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After nearly 30 years thinking about it, here’s what I voted for
1. Sovereignty of the people
2. Sovereignty of our courts
3. Control of our money
4. Control of our trade
5. Control of our borders
6. Control of our waters
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24/6/2016 - One of the greatest political nights in our history ends with these immortal words from David Dimbleby
"The British people have spoken & the answer is WE’RE OUT"
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"The British people have spoken & the answer is WE’RE OUT"
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24/6/2016 - David Cameron resigns as Prime Minister
Credit where credit is due - the only PM to allow a referendum on the EU (not the EEC) - if others had done so (as they promised) we would have been saved a lot of grief.
Thank you for your service
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Credit where credit is due - the only PM to allow a referendum on the EU (not the EEC) - if others had done so (as they promised) we would have been saved a lot of grief.
Thank you for your service
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24/6/2016 - The Result in all its glory. The largest vote for anything in our history
17,410,742 voters - heroes all
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17,410,742 voters - heroes all
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THE END OF ACT II
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June 2016 - It doesn’t take long for the recriminations to start
Kay Burley & David Lammy getting it so very wrong - it was all about Immigration apparently. And they get paid for this stuff.
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Kay Burley & David Lammy getting it so very wrong - it was all about Immigration apparently. And they get paid for this stuff.
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13/7/2016 - Theresa May becomes Prime Minister
"Brexit Means Brexit" - A good start...
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"Brexit Means Brexit" - A good start...
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13/7/2016 - CABINET RESHUFFLE
Chancellor - Hammond - Remainer
Home Sec - Rudd - Remainer
Foreign Sec - Boris - Brexiteer
Defence - Fallon - Remainer
DexEU - Davis - Brexiteer
Trade - Fox - Brexiteer
George Osborne - Fired
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Chancellor - Hammond - Remainer
Home Sec - Rudd - Remainer
Foreign Sec - Boris - Brexiteer
Defence - Fallon - Remainer
DexEU - Davis - Brexiteer
Trade - Fox - Brexiteer
George Osborne - Fired
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2/10/2016 - Theresa May announces to party conference a ‘Great Repeal Bill’ to repeal the European Communities Act 1972 & also confirms she will trigger Article 50 before the end of March 2017.
She’s making all the right noises
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She’s making all the right noises
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4/10/2016 - the first 2 cases against Brexit are heard in the High Court of Northern Ireland
1. Threat to the peace process/Good Friday Agreement
2. UK Govt needs consent of the NI Assembly to leave the EU
The court found in favour of the govt but this is the first of many
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1. Threat to the peace process/Good Friday Agreement
2. UK Govt needs consent of the NI Assembly to leave the EU
The court found in favour of the govt but this is the first of many
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13/10/2016 - Nicola Sturgeon.....You already know what she’s gonna say, right?
By 2020 she said later on - well we’ve heard about it every day since but it ain’t happening this year (or next..)
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By 2020 she said later on - well we’ve heard about it every day since but it ain’t happening this year (or next..)
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18/10/2016 - The High Court hears the first Gina Miller case challenging the legality of the UK Govt’s proposed use of prerogative powers to give notice of intention to leave the EU under Article 50
Here’s Gina ⬇️. Remember her name. A more pivotal figure is hard to imagine
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Here’s Gina ⬇️. Remember her name. A more pivotal figure is hard to imagine
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3/11/2016 - The High Court gives its judgment & finds in favour of Gina Miller & rules the Govt cannot, according to UK constitutional law, use prerogative powers to give notice of withdrawal, under Art 50, to the EU
The Govt confirmed it will appeal to the Supreme Court
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The Govt confirmed it will appeal to the Supreme Court
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5-8/12/2016 - The Supreme Court hears the Govt’s appeal against the High Court’s Miller ruling
For the first time *ever* the court sits ‘en banc’ meaning that all justices hear the case
Read into that what you will....
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For the first time *ever* the court sits ‘en banc’ meaning that all justices hear the case
Read into that what you will....
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7/12/2016 - The House of Commons votes on a motion to respect the outcome of the referendum & it passes by a large majority
It should have been clear from here our friends in the SNP, LibDems, Plaid & Ms Lucas were going to dissent all the way
But Labour! Watch them renege
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It should have been clear from here our friends in the SNP, LibDems, Plaid & Ms Lucas were going to dissent all the way
But Labour! Watch them renege
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15/12/2016 - Theresa no May-tes attends the EU Summit in Brussels
In a shocking display of petulance & discourtesy the British Prime Minister is cold-shouldered by the EU
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In a shocking display of petulance & discourtesy the British Prime Minister is cold-shouldered by the EU
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17/1/2017 - Theresa May gives a memorable speech at Lancaster House, in what was probably her zenith in office. If she’d have stuck to the 12 principles she laid out here, who knows things would have been different
"No Deal is Better Than A Bad Deal”
Yes, Prime Minster!
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"No Deal is Better Than A Bad Deal”
Yes, Prime Minster!
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24/1/2017 - The Supreme Court rejects the Govt’s appeal against the Miller ruling and states that Ministers "require the authority of primary legislation" in order to give the Art 50 notice
This is not the victory REMAIN thinks it is
The spider enters all our lives
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This is not the victory REMAIN thinks it is
The spider enters all our lives
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24/1/2017 - There were also devolution questions raised & the Court unanimously holds that the UK Parliament is not legally required to seek consent from the devolved legislatures
This is the 2nd such verdict to go in the Govt’s favour
Nicola doesn’t like that
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This is the 2nd such verdict to go in the Govt’s favour
Nicola doesn’t like that
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24/1/2017 - so where are we?
Gina Miller has won a ruling to reinforce the supremacy of Parliament. At first glance, at the expense of the Government.
But things are not always as they first seem...
Art 50 will go to a vote & Gina is the darling of REMAIN. For now
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Gina Miller has won a ruling to reinforce the supremacy of Parliament. At first glance, at the expense of the Government.
But things are not always as they first seem...
Art 50 will go to a vote & Gina is the darling of REMAIN. For now
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26/1/2017 - pursuant to the Supreme Court ruling the Govt publishes a draft Bill to allow the UK to start the process of leaving: The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill
This is all it says
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This is all it says
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1/2/2017 - 2nd Reading of The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill passes with a huge majority.
Once again the SNP & Libs show their colours. And Corbyn whipped Labour, although the rebels begin to show themselves.
Abbott had a headache & abstained
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Once again the SNP & Libs show their colours. And Corbyn whipped Labour, although the rebels begin to show themselves.
Abbott had a headache & abstained
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2/2/2017 - Now Art 50 legislation is in the bag the Govt publishes its White Paper confirming the principles & objectives laid out in May’s Lancaster House speech
It also reiterated "no deal for the UK is better than a bad deal for the UK"
Courage & conviction required...
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It also reiterated "no deal for the UK is better than a bad deal for the UK"
Courage & conviction required...
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16/3/2017 - The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act receives Royal Assent. A major milestone in the process.
We haven’t even started leaving yet but it’s already a hard road we’re travelling...but this is our moment & no-one is taking it away
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We haven’t even started leaving yet but it’s already a hard road we’re travelling...but this is our moment & no-one is taking it away
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16/3/2017 - David Davis, Sec of State for DexEU:
“The Queen has today given Royal Assent to the Art 50 Bill, giving the Govt the formal power to trigger Art 50 & deliver on the will of the British people”
I love The Queen. Especially in her Brexit colours
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“The Queen has today given Royal Assent to the Art 50 Bill, giving the Govt the formal power to trigger Art 50 & deliver on the will of the British people”
I love The Queen. Especially in her Brexit colours
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29/3/2017 - The Prime Minister writes to Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, to notify him of the UK’s intention to leave the EU
"..to give effect to the democratic decision of the people of the United Kingdom..”
Savour it
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"..to give effect to the democratic decision of the people of the United Kingdom..”
Savour it
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6/4/2017 - Theresa May & Donald Tusk meet in Downing Street
The PM reaffirms the UK’s position on Gibraltar & insists there will be no negotiation on the territory’s sovereignty.
Too right.
🇬🇧🇬🇮
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The PM reaffirms the UK’s position on Gibraltar & insists there will be no negotiation on the territory’s sovereignty.
Too right.
🇬🇧🇬🇮
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16/4/2017 - Theresa May calls a General Election to be held on 8th June 2017
Seemed like a good idea at the time...
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Seemed like a good idea at the time...
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19/4/2017 - A motion is called for an Early Parliamentary General Election which passes by 522 votes to 13
Only 80% of Labour MPs voted & none from the SNP. None.
What a shower they are. Well it won’t be long before they get their comeuppance...
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Only 80% of Labour MPs voted & none from the SNP. None.
What a shower they are. Well it won’t be long before they get their comeuppance...
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16/5/2017 - The Labour Party launches its manifesto
NEGOTIATING BREXIT
"Labour accepts the referendum result & a Labour government will put the national interest first"
A lie & A lie...will be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt later on
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NEGOTIATING BREXIT
"Labour accepts the referendum result & a Labour government will put the national interest first"
A lie & A lie...will be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt later on
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17/5/2017 - The Liberal *Democrats* launches its manifesto
"When the terms of our relationship with the EU have been negotiated, we will put that deal to a vote of the British people in a referendum, with the alternative of staying in the EU"
⬇️..by keeping us in the past
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"When the terms of our relationship with the EU have been negotiated, we will put that deal to a vote of the British people in a referendum, with the alternative of staying in the EU"
⬇️..by keeping us in the past
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18/5/2017 - The Tories launch their manifesto
“As we leave the EU, we will no longer be members of the Single Market or CU but we will seek a deep & special partnership including a comprehensive free trade & customs agreement"
Wait for it...⬇️
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“As we leave the EU, we will no longer be members of the Single Market or CU but we will seek a deep & special partnership including a comprehensive free trade & customs agreement"
Wait for it...⬇️
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18/5/2017 - The Tories also commit to the following
"The final agreement will be subject to a vote in both houses of parliament”
The shadow of Gina Miller is long. This a game changer for proper Brexiteers & far outweighs any advantage REMAIN thought they had. Don’t laugh
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"The final agreement will be subject to a vote in both houses of parliament”
The shadow of Gina Miller is long. This a game changer for proper Brexiteers & far outweighs any advantage REMAIN thought they had. Don’t laugh
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8/6/2017 - GE results in a hung Parliament
May’s gamble has failed. Corbyn mania is at its peak and although he didn’t win, he won the argument
The Maybot is born. It’s all downhill for TM from here...
Tories form a Govt with the DUP via a £1.5b bung
What of the SNP?
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May’s gamble has failed. Corbyn mania is at its peak and although he didn’t win, he won the argument
The Maybot is born. It’s all downhill for TM from here...
Tories form a Govt with the DUP via a £1.5b bung
What of the SNP?
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8/6/2015 - The irony of this election is the SNP’s poor performance kept the Tories in power (again)
The SNP lost 12 seats to the Tories & this made the difference
For the 3rd time in my lifetime the SNP has facilitated a Tory govt. 1979, 2015 & 2017
You can laugh now..
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The SNP lost 12 seats to the Tories & this made the difference
For the 3rd time in my lifetime the SNP has facilitated a Tory govt. 1979, 2015 & 2017
You can laugh now..
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END OF ACT III
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Everyone having fun?
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21/6/2017 - During the debate following the Queen’s Speech, Theresa May reminds Parliament (and Labour in particular) that over 80% of the electorate backed the 2 major parties, both of whom campaigned on manifestos to honour the will of the British people
82.4% to be exact
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82.4% to be exact
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23/6/2017 - 1st Anniversary of our Independence Day
The man himself
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The man himself
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1 year on, Remain Ultras are discarding their ‘respect for the referendum’ sham & openly colluding with the EU
Here AC Grayling & Catherine Bearder are on-the-record asking our great friend in the EU, Mr. Guy Verhofstadt, to punish the UK to deter us from leaving
A scandal
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Here AC Grayling & Catherine Bearder are on-the-record asking our great friend in the EU, Mr. Guy Verhofstadt, to punish the UK to deter us from leaving
A scandal
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13/7/2017 - The Government introduces the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill
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13/7/2017 - Corbyn (Islington) Starmer (Holborn) Abbott (Hackney) meet with Barnier in Brussels & inform him of Labour’s intention to ‘respect the result of the referendum’
On behalf of Labour’s broad voting base ⬆️ Barnier is presented with an Arsenal shirt
Representative
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On behalf of Labour’s broad voting base ⬆️ Barnier is presented with an Arsenal shirt
Representative
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13/7/2017 - Nicola Sturgeon also wants a place at the table & meets with Barnier to set out the Scottish Govt’s position
She is granted 45 mins & says Barnier was incredibly well briefed already.
Translation: other than the photo op she was wasting everyone’s time
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She is granted 45 mins & says Barnier was incredibly well briefed already.
Translation: other than the photo op she was wasting everyone’s time
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13/7/2017 - To complete the set, Carwyn Jones drops in to give Barnier the Welsh perspective
The Govt is the sole negotiator in these talks but any pretence at decorum from the opposition parties is falling away
May needs to not lose control to these interlopers
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The Govt is the sole negotiator in these talks but any pretence at decorum from the opposition parties is falling away
May needs to not lose control to these interlopers
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July-Aug 2017 - Phase 1 negotiations continue with several rounds of talks & position papers issued by both sides
At times the sides are “poles apart” on issues such as the rights of EU citizens, Northern Ireland, the role of the ECJ, the divorce settlement...
Hunker down
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At times the sides are “poles apart” on issues such as the rights of EU citizens, Northern Ireland, the role of the ECJ, the divorce settlement...
Hunker down
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11/9/2017 - The EU (Withdrawal) Bill has its 2nd Reading & passes by 36 votes. The tightest margin to date
Labour shows its future REMAIN intent by voting against en-masse. A theme from now on
Notable exceptions: Mann, Campbell, Field, Hoey, Hopkins, Skinner, Stringer
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Labour shows its future REMAIN intent by voting against en-masse. A theme from now on
Notable exceptions: Mann, Campbell, Field, Hoey, Hopkins, Skinner, Stringer
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12/9/2017 - Theresa May says:
"Parliament took a historic decision to back the will of the British people...we continue to encourage MPs from all parts of the UK to work together in support of this vital piece of legislation"
3 hopes: Bob Hope, Maurice Hope & No Hope
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"Parliament took a historic decision to back the will of the British people...we continue to encourage MPs from all parts of the UK to work together in support of this vital piece of legislation"
3 hopes: Bob Hope, Maurice Hope & No Hope
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13/9/2017 - Jean-Claude Juncker gives his State of the Union speech
They’re gonna regret it, we’re gonna regret it....regrets he has a few
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They’re gonna regret it, we’re gonna regret it....regrets he has a few
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15/7/2017 - Boris writes in The Telegraph
Red Lines established. Swords drawn
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Red Lines established. Swords drawn
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18/9/2017 - The beloved Olly Robbins, holder of 2 Brexit roles, resigns from DexEU where he was David Davis’ permanent secretary
He will now concentrate on his role as Theresa May’s representative in Brexit talks
Davis feeling undermined? Much
Here’s ‘Oily’ Olly ⬇️
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He will now concentrate on his role as Theresa May’s representative in Brexit talks
Davis feeling undermined? Much
Here’s ‘Oily’ Olly ⬇️
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22/9/2017 - Theresa May delivers a key speech in Florence
TM commits to a 2 year implementation period *after* the end of the Art 50 period, under existing EU rules & existing budget commitments. Why, Theresa, Why?!
As the cracks appear, Barnier welcomes these developments
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TM commits to a 2 year implementation period *after* the end of the Art 50 period, under existing EU rules & existing budget commitments. Why, Theresa, Why?!
As the cracks appear, Barnier welcomes these developments
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26/9/2017 - At Downing Street, Theresa May meets with one of the EU Presidents, Donald Tusk
During the photo call one of the journos asks Mr. Tusk how talks are going ⬇️
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During the photo call one of the journos asks Mr. Tusk how talks are going ⬇️
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3/10/2017 - Theresa May gives her keynote speech at the Tory party conference in Manchester
She gives a short but current update on the state of Brexit talks
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She gives a short but current update on the state of Brexit talks
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8/10/2017 - Theresa May announces she will reshuffle her Cabinet
Internecine fighting as Remainers want Boris gone & Brexiteers want Hammond gone
Things are beginning to kick off in Government
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Internecine fighting as Remainers want Boris gone & Brexiteers want Hammond gone
Things are beginning to kick off in Government
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12/10/2017 - The conclusion of round 5 of negotiations & Monsieur Barnier announces talks are deadlocked over the UK’s financial obligations
That’s what happens when crazy sums like £100b are plucked out of the air
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That’s what happens when crazy sums like £100b are plucked out of the air
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14/10/2017 - Merkel & Macron push to include a reference to the jurisdiction of the ECJ before Phase I concludes
Obviously Maggie wasn’t there but I wanted to get her in somewhere
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Obviously Maggie wasn’t there but I wanted to get her in somewhere
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10/11/2017 - Barnier gives the UK 2 weeks to provide “clarifications of concessions” in order for talks to move on to trade
24/11/2017 - Tusk sets an “absolute deadline” of 4/12/17 otherwise there will be no move to Phase II
The clock is always ticking with these guys...
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24/11/2017 - Tusk sets an “absolute deadline” of 4/12/17 otherwise there will be no move to Phase II
The clock is always ticking with these guys...
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29/11/2017 - Under intense pressure, the UK estimates its willing to pay between £45b & £55b as a divorce payment, conditional on a final deal on future trading relations being agreed
“Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”
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“Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”
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29/11/2017 - Barnier infuriates Britain by claiming the vote to leave just 6 months after a series of terrorist attacks in Europe showed that the UK chose not to stand "shoulder to shoulder with the Union"
They just can’t help themselves can they 🤷♂️
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They just can’t help themselves can they 🤷♂️
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8/12/2017 - After a week of intense horse-trading with calls to Brussels, Dublin & late night back & forth with the DUP, sufficient progress has been made to move to Phase II - the future relationship
TM’s 4am flight to Brussels concludes Phase I.
Supposedly the easy bit
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TM’s 4am flight to Brussels concludes Phase I.
Supposedly the easy bit
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END OF ACT IV
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13/12/2017 - Amendments to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill are sought by Yvette Cooper & Dominic Grieve requiring the Govt to guarantee Parliament a say on the final deal
309 votes to 305 hands the Govt its first Brexit defeat & REMAINERS begin to take control
Ominous
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309 votes to 305 hands the Govt its first Brexit defeat & REMAINERS begin to take control
Ominous
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13/12/2017 - Significantly the Govt’s defeat is not inflicted by the opposition but by 12 of its own MPs
Remember their names. Some of them will burn into your memory
As is often the case through this Brexit saga, this does not turn out to be the victory REMAIN thinks
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Remember their names. Some of them will burn into your memory
As is often the case through this Brexit saga, this does not turn out to be the victory REMAIN thinks
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8/1/2018 - The previously announced Reshuffle takes place
Hammond, Boris & Davis all stay
Greening resigns & Hunt digs in at Health. Rather than fire him May expands his portfolio
Arch-Remainer Lidington is promoted to Deputy PM
Treasury & Cabinet Office are all REMAINERS
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Hammond, Boris & Davis all stay
Greening resigns & Hunt digs in at Health. Rather than fire him May expands his portfolio
Arch-Remainer Lidington is promoted to Deputy PM
Treasury & Cabinet Office are all REMAINERS
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15/1/2018 - Umunna, Soubry, Grieve, Leslie & others back-sliding in Brussels with Barnier
No more hiding. REMAIN is well & truly out in the open
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No more hiding. REMAIN is well & truly out in the open
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16/1/2018 - Jacob Rees-Mogg is elected as Chairman of the European Research Group (ERG)
This is a big win for Brexiteers. Although Jacob himself is pretty relaxed about it.
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This is a big win for Brexiteers. Although Jacob himself is pretty relaxed about it.
/83
29/1/2018 - Michel Barnier sets out the options for our future relationship
Symbolically the EU flag is placed at the top of the stairs to indicate EU membership is the best & everything else is at least one step down
The colourful additions are mine
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Symbolically the EU flag is placed at the top of the stairs to indicate EU membership is the best & everything else is at least one step down
The colourful additions are mine
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291/1/2018 - Barnier sets out the EU’s position
1. Transition of 21 mths to 31/12/20, during which:
2. EU law & trade rules apply
3. UK to remain in SM & CU
4. UK loses decision making rights
5. UK barred from implementing new trade deals without EU’s permission
Worried ⬆️
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1. Transition of 21 mths to 31/12/20, during which:
2. EU law & trade rules apply
3. UK to remain in SM & CU
4. UK loses decision making rights
5. UK barred from implementing new trade deals without EU’s permission
Worried ⬆️
/85
31/1/2018 - Theresa May heads off to China for a 3 day mission selling "Global Britain"
Amidst the first murmurs of 48 letters being written & a vote of no confidence being called TM says “I’m Not A Quitter"
Not yet anyway
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Amidst the first murmurs of 48 letters being written & a vote of no confidence being called TM says “I’m Not A Quitter"
Not yet anyway
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9/2/2018 - In a show of frustration, or perhaps designed to intimidate, Barnier threatens to pull the transition period
My immediate reaction? No problems, let’s go (with £40b in our suitcase and the wind in our sails)
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My immediate reaction? No problems, let’s go (with £40b in our suitcase and the wind in our sails)
/87
Segue - It would be remiss of me to not acknowledge another beautiful Brexit irony
Our very own Lord John Olav Kerr, born of Scottish soil, former member of the European Convention, drafted Art 50 of the Lisbon Treaty (a.k.a. the escape clause)
Another accidental hero
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Our very own Lord John Olav Kerr, born of Scottish soil, former member of the European Convention, drafted Art 50 of the Lisbon Treaty (a.k.a. the escape clause)
Another accidental hero
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14/2/2018 - Despite what Lord John Kerr thinks, Boris confirms what we all believe that it would be a disastrous mistake to reverse Brexit
"We cannot & will not let it happen"
I would wager that Boris is headed for good things
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"We cannot & will not let it happen"
I would wager that Boris is headed for good things
/89
22/2/18 - Theresa May assembles her War Cabinet at Chequers, the PM’s country house
After an 8h meeting both Remainers & Brexiteers are said to be satisfied with the agreed approach of ‘managed divergence’
1. Our rules & regs
2. EU standards on goods
Serene looking eh
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After an 8h meeting both Remainers & Brexiteers are said to be satisfied with the agreed approach of ‘managed divergence’
1. Our rules & regs
2. EU standards on goods
Serene looking eh
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27/2/2018 - Liam Fox stressing that entering into a Customs Union would put us in a worse position than we are as a member state. No say in the rules etc
“A complete sellout & a betrayal of the referendum"
A Goes Without Saying statement. Albeit a CU is Labour’s policy 🤦♂️
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“A complete sellout & a betrayal of the referendum"
A Goes Without Saying statement. Albeit a CU is Labour’s policy 🤦♂️
/91
Feb 2018 - In response to Theresa May’s ‘managed divergence’ proposal, EU President Donald Tusk talks food
"The cake philosophy is still alive. However there can be no cherry-picking or Single Market à la carte"
Would you go to dinner with this man?
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"The cake philosophy is still alive. However there can be no cherry-picking or Single Market à la carte"
Would you go to dinner with this man?
/92
1/3/2018 - with impeccable timing Tony Blair says there’s ‘Just weeks to STOP Brexit’ and reveals a ‘last ditch attempt’ for a 2nd referendum
As we know Timing isn’t Tony’s strong point
45 minutes for WMD
24 hours to save the NHS
Has he ever been right? About anything?
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As we know Timing isn’t Tony’s strong point
45 minutes for WMD
24 hours to save the NHS
Has he ever been right? About anything?
/93
2/3/2018 - Theresa May gives a keynote speech at London’s Mansion House
She issues a challenge to Brexiteers to accept some hard facts & unpleasant realities of our future divorce.
BRINO in embryonic form
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She issues a challenge to Brexiteers to accept some hard facts & unpleasant realities of our future divorce.
BRINO in embryonic form
/94
7/3/2018 - Donald Tusk announces draft negotiation guidelines
He accepts the UK has ruled out m/ship of the SM/CU & jurisdiction of the ECJ ergo the only model available is a plain FTA (Canada mentioned)
All sectors, incl Services. 0 tariffs on goods
Where do we sign?
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He accepts the UK has ruled out m/ship of the SM/CU & jurisdiction of the ECJ ergo the only model available is a plain FTA (Canada mentioned)
All sectors, incl Services. 0 tariffs on goods
Where do we sign?
/95
8/3/2018 - After Phillip Hammond says it’s in our mutual interest for the FTA to include financial services, Donald Tusk rules out the possibility of a deal that would allow London’s banking sector to continue accessing the Single Market
1 day his offer lasted
Such envy 🤢
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1 day his offer lasted
Such envy 🤢
/96
13/3/2018 - The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) reveals the UK will pay £37b to the EU over the next 45 years, finally clearing its bill by 2064. Almost half will be paid by the end of 2020
Forty. Five. Years.
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Forty. Five. Years.
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14/3/2018 - In the EU Parliament, MEPs vote 544-110 in favour of a proposal to offer the UK an Association Agreement but making clear the UK cannot receive the same benefits from the EU when no longer a member
Fine by me. We want improved benefits from going global 🌎
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Fine by me. We want improved benefits from going global 🌎
/98
10/3/2018 - The amended Draft Withdrawal Agreement is published. Areas covered include implementation period, citizens’ rights & the financial settlement
Both sides aim to finalise the entire Withdrawal Agreement by Oct 2018
Not if Parliament has anything to do with it
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Both sides aim to finalise the entire Withdrawal Agreement by Oct 2018
Not if Parliament has anything to do with it
/99
29/3/2018 - One year to go until we leave 😉
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April 2018 - The House of Lords begins to flex its REMAIN muscles on the EU (Withdrawal) Bill
18/4 348-225 against the Govt on a Customs Union amendment
23/4 316-225 to keep the Charter of Fundamental Rights
25/4 340-221 watering down Ministers ability to amend EU law
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18/4 348-225 against the Govt on a Customs Union amendment
23/4 316-225 to keep the Charter of Fundamental Rights
25/4 340-221 watering down Ministers ability to amend EU law
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26/4/2018 - House of Commons passes a Motion *urging* the government to pursue a CU with the EU (see Liam Fox ⬆️)
Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, says he will not allow progress on the Withdrawal Agreement if a deal on the NI border is not done by June
Sit down Leo
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Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, says he will not allow progress on the Withdrawal Agreement if a deal on the NI border is not done by June
Sit down Leo
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29/4/2018 - Amber Rudd, Arch Remainer & Home Secretary is forced to resign over the Windrush scandal
Many feel she is carrying the can for Theresa May, former Home Sec.
Rudd is replaced by Remainer, Brexiteer come-lately, Saj.
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Many feel she is carrying the can for Theresa May, former Home Sec.
Rudd is replaced by Remainer, Brexiteer come-lately, Saj.
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29/4/2018 - In other news
House of Lords voted for an amendment to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill to give Parliament, not the Govt, the power to decide what happens if MPs reject the Withdrawal Agreement
Not for the first time, this is not the victory REMAINERS think it is.
/104
House of Lords voted for an amendment to the EU (Withdrawal) Bill to give Parliament, not the Govt, the power to decide what happens if MPs reject the Withdrawal Agreement
Not for the first time, this is not the victory REMAINERS think it is.
/104
2/5/2018 - Splits are appearing in May’s War Cabinet. The few go-forward options, such as Olly Robbins’ "customs partnership" are driving a wedge between Remainers (who support it) & Brexiteers who see it as "cretinous". The ERG is on high-alert. The Govt itself is at risk
/105
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2/5/2018 - House of Lords back an amendment rejecting any proposal to introduce a hard border in Ireland. This is the 10th government defeat in the HoL on its EU (Withdrawal) Bill.
Theresa May’s government is in several headlocks at present
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Theresa May’s government is in several headlocks at present
/106
8/5/2018 - The Lords are getting giddy now & inflict 4 more defeats on the EU (Withdrawal) Bill. One amendment saying remaining in the EEA should be a negotiating objective!
247-218
311-233
298-227
225-194
Defeat count is now 14 in the Lords alone
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247-218
311-233
298-227
225-194
Defeat count is now 14 in the Lords alone
/107
15/5/2018 - Scottish Parliament votes 93-30 to withhold consent from the EU (Withdrawal) Bill. It makes no difference & nobody cares
Welsh Assembly votes 46-9 in favour
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Welsh Assembly votes 46-9 in favour
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3/6/2018 - The Govt’s No Deal planning scenarios are leaked to the press
Worst case (Armageddon)
Chaos at Dover
Shops out of food in 2 days (only in Cornwall & Scotland apparently)
Medicines run out in 2 weeks
Manna from heaven for REMAIN. Welcome to Project Fear 2.0
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Worst case (Armageddon)
Chaos at Dover
Shops out of food in 2 days (only in Cornwall & Scotland apparently)
Medicines run out in 2 weeks
Manna from heaven for REMAIN. Welcome to Project Fear 2.0
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12/6/2018 - A legal challenge by Elizabeth Webster (later a LibDem MP) & AC Grayling to halt Brexit negs on the grounds the Govt hadn’t properly consulted Parliament about leaving the EU ergo no decision to withdraw, for the purposes of Art 50, had been made
You what?
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You what?
/110a
12/6/2018 - The Judge said the case was "hopeless" & "totally without merit" & "difficult to conceive of a challenge more detrimental "to the conduct of a major issue w/ever your ‘view of the merits or demerits of Brexit”
Case Dismissed. And a great description or REMAIN
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Case Dismissed. And a great description or REMAIN
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23/6/2018 - 2nd Anniversary of our Independence Day
The man himself
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The man himself
/111
23/6/2018 - People’s Vote March No. 1
Approx 100k* marchers come to London to express their desire to overturn the referendum result
*Get another 17.3m & we’ll talk
Look who’s back ⬇️
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Approx 100k* marchers come to London to express their desire to overturn the referendum result
*Get another 17.3m & we’ll talk
Look who’s back ⬇️
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26/6/2018 - After back & forth between the 2 Houses, the PM staves off a further defeat by promising Dominic Grieve a ‘meaningful vote’ on the final deal & he votes against his own amendment to give the Govt a 16 vote majority
The EU (Withdrawal) Bill receives Royal Assent
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The EU (Withdrawal) Bill receives Royal Assent
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The Government is in deep quicksand & in danger of sinking
THE END OF ACT V
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THE END OF ACT V
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2/7/2018 - with Brexit negotiations btwn London & Brussels virtually at a standstill, the Commission is preparing for “Doomsday”
With increasing anxiety over the possibility of No Deal our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt tells MEPs to prep for all eventualities!
/115
With increasing anxiety over the possibility of No Deal our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt tells MEPs to prep for all eventualities!
/115
6/7/2018 - Theresa May gathers her Cabinet for a whole day at Chequers in an attempt to gain agreement on a "closely intertwined customs arrangement & full EU reg alignment for manufacturing” - white smoke emerges but BRINO is born
Will the Brexiteers stay on-board?
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Will the Brexiteers stay on-board?
/116
9/7/2018 - David Davis & Boris resign - Theresa’s plans are a hijack
In his letter Boris talks of a colony, surrender & white flags
“The dream is dying, suffocated by self-doubt"
Davis is replaced by Dominic Raab (Brexiteer)
Boris by Jeremy Hunt (Remainer)
Drama!
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In his letter Boris talks of a colony, surrender & white flags
“The dream is dying, suffocated by self-doubt"
Davis is replaced by Dominic Raab (Brexiteer)
Boris by Jeremy Hunt (Remainer)
Drama!
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9/7/2018 - Other significant moves post-Chequers
Matt Hancock moves into Health (an unknown unknown at this time but very significant for the future)
Geoffrey Cox becomes Attorney General (keep your eye on GC)
Steve Baker prominent ERG Brexiteer resigns
Drama drama!
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Matt Hancock moves into Health (an unknown unknown at this time but very significant for the future)
Geoffrey Cox becomes Attorney General (keep your eye on GC)
Steve Baker prominent ERG Brexiteer resigns
Drama drama!
/118
12/7/2018 - The Govt’s White Paper is published
1. Common Rule Book on goods ❌
2. End of FoM✅
3. A facilitated customs arrangement where we act as agent for the EU❌
Ambitious it is not. True to the referendum it is not. Brexit it is not.
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1. Common Rule Book on goods ❌
2. End of FoM✅
3. A facilitated customs arrangement where we act as agent for the EU❌
Ambitious it is not. True to the referendum it is not. Brexit it is not.
/119
Friday 13th July 2018 - Donald Trump comes to Chequers to meet Theresa May & in a pre-meeting interview with The Sun he confirms what we already know
To add salt he praises Boris & blames the "stone-cold loser" Sadiq for terrorism
How to win friends & influence people
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To add salt he praises Boris & blames the "stone-cold loser" Sadiq for terrorism
How to win friends & influence people
/120
17/7/2018 - An amendment put forward by Tory MP Stephen Hammond (no relation, apparently) which could have legally bound the UK to seeking a CU with the EU loses by 6 votes
Guto Bebb is the 10th member of government to quit since Chequers
Chequers today ⬇️
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Guto Bebb is the 10th member of government to quit since Chequers
Chequers today ⬇️
/121
19/7/2018 - Raab meets Barnier for the first time. The Commission publishes advice to member states warning them to prepare for all scenarios
If No Deal
Transport to/from UK will be severely impacted
Millions of citizens in legal limbo
UK firms lose access to SM
Bovvered!
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If No Deal
Transport to/from UK will be severely impacted
Millions of citizens in legal limbo
UK firms lose access to SM
Bovvered!
/122
24/7/2018 - Govt publishes a White Paper “Legislating for the Withdrawal Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union”
It reveals MPs will be asked to vote for Theresa May’s final divorce agreement without having seen the legislation
Maastricht anyone!
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It reveals MPs will be asked to vote for Theresa May’s final divorce agreement without having seen the legislation
Maastricht anyone!
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25/7/2018 - The campaign for a 2nd referendum is gathering pace with formal support now being openly declared
Check out Chukka "Don’t leave this decision to MPs" Umunna
We didn’t. We already made the decision for you. You just have to get on & implement it
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Check out Chukka "Don’t leave this decision to MPs" Umunna
We didn’t. We already made the decision for you. You just have to get on & implement it
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27/7/2018 - our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt says there can be no withdrawal agreement without a backstop for the Irish border
/125
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Jul/Aug - Ministers in full diplomacy mode with visits to Berlin, Paris, Lisbon, Salzburg, Beijing, Paris again, Helsinki, Berlin again & Washington
Raab is back & forth to Brussels & May visits Macron in his holiday home, Fort de Brégançon
The pay’s crap but the perks..
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Raab is back & forth to Brussels & May visits Macron in his holiday home, Fort de Brégançon
The pay’s crap but the perks..
/126
23/8/2018 - Government publishes first set of technical notices on how to prepare for No Deal
Raab doesn’t expect them to be needed as we’re "80% agreed" on the final deal.
I guess it’s the old 80/20 rule
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Raab doesn’t expect them to be needed as we’re "80% agreed" on the final deal.
I guess it’s the old 80/20 rule
/127
23/8/2018 - later the same day The Treasury writes a letter to the Treasury Select Committee highlighting "large fiscal consequences" of No Deal, including a potential hit to GDP of 10.3%
The spirit of George Osborne lives on
/128
The spirit of George Osborne lives on
/128
30/8/2018 - in a brief interlude to proceedings in Africa, Theresa May gives us a full-on rendition of the MayBot
Bless!
/129
Bless!
/129
30/8/2018 - amid the excitement Theresa announces Britain’s first post-Brexit trade deal would be a roll-over of the EU’s existing agreement with Mozambique & the Southern African Customs Union.
Looking into my crystal ball 🔮....this is a promise kept ✅
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Looking into my crystal ball 🔮....this is a promise kept ✅
/130
6/9/2018 - Operation Yellowhammer documents are "mistakenly" leaked. Chancellor Hammond describes spending cuts & higher borrowing to cover the costs of a "chaotic" No Deal scenario
The finger of blame points at The Treasury. One wonders whose side are they on?
/131
The finger of blame points at The Treasury. One wonders whose side are they on?
/131
ANNOUNCEMENTS
7/9/2018 - LibDem leader Vince Cable to step down once Brexit is resolved
11/9/2018 - Mark Carney to step down in January 2020
Remember George’s mate Mark? ⬇️
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7/9/2018 - LibDem leader Vince Cable to step down once Brexit is resolved
11/9/2018 - Mark Carney to step down in January 2020
Remember George’s mate Mark? ⬇️
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15/9/2018 - Lib Dem Conference
Vince Cable describes Brexit as an "erotic spasm" or at least tries to.
Perhaps he’s been taking elocution lessons from that world-renowned orator Joe Biden
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Vince Cable describes Brexit as an "erotic spasm" or at least tries to.
Perhaps he’s been taking elocution lessons from that world-renowned orator Joe Biden
/133
18/9/2018 - The respective camps are hardening their positions
Leave Means Leave launches it’s advertising campaign to ‘Chuck Chequers’ adding another memorable slogan to this Brexit saga
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Leave Means Leave launches it’s advertising campaign to ‘Chuck Chequers’ adding another memorable slogan to this Brexit saga
/134
21/9/2018 - May returns from an informal summit with EU leaders in Salzburg. After her Chequers deal is roundly criticised a visibly angry PM sends a defiant message to the EU
She demands respect & says their behaviour is unacceptable
If only she’d kicked on from here
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She demands respect & says their behaviour is unacceptable
If only she’d kicked on from here
/135
21/9/2018 - Back in Blighty a court case has been bubbling along in the background. A group of Remainers have been asking for their case to be sent to the ECJ for a judicial review of the Govt’s position on the irrevocability of Art50. So far they’ve been rejected twice
/136a
/136a
21/9/2018 - on Appeal the Inner House (Scottish Court of Session) decides to seek the opinion of the ECJ on the grounds any decision should be a decision of Parliament not the Govt. Question to be asked: can the UK unilaterally revoke it’s decision to leave the EU?
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21/9/2018 - The case is known as Wightman & Others. The group is made up of MSPs & MEPs but the main protagonists are SNP MP Joanna Cherry QC & our Learned Friend & Animal Lover Jolyon Maugham
Here they are. I wonder if JM is thinking JC would look good in a nice fur 🦊
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Here they are. I wonder if JM is thinking JC would look good in a nice fur 🦊
/136c
21/9/2018 - After the judgement was passed Jolyon tweeted
"It is no exaggeration to say this is a case that could decide the fate of the nation"
Very excitable & dramatic these Remainers aren’t they!
Would Parliament have the balls to revoke?
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"It is no exaggeration to say this is a case that could decide the fate of the nation"
Very excitable & dramatic these Remainers aren’t they!
Would Parliament have the balls to revoke?
/136d
24/9/2018 - Labour Party Conference Liverpool
Sir Keir Starmer, working class hero, delivers an unambiguous message to the Red Wall
"We will campaign for a 2nd Ref & won’t rule out Remain"
Meanwhile, The Great Leader keeps it all on the table
2 of life’s winners
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Sir Keir Starmer, working class hero, delivers an unambiguous message to the Red Wall
"We will campaign for a 2nd Ref & won’t rule out Remain"
Meanwhile, The Great Leader keeps it all on the table
2 of life’s winners
/137
24/9/2018 - Labour loves a list of tests
After Gordon Brown’s 5 we have Keir Starmer’s 6
Are they any use and will they be able to stick to them?
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After Gordon Brown’s 5 we have Keir Starmer’s 6
Are they any use and will they be able to stick to them?
/138
3/10/2018 - Tory Party Conference & Theresa May sends herself up by entering the stage to Dancing Queen
Watching from Brussels are members of our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt’s team
Despite BBC cameras rolling they can’t hide their hatred
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Watching from Brussels are members of our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt’s team
Despite BBC cameras rolling they can’t hide their hatred
/139
3/10/2018 - But they reckon without Boris
People queued for 3 hours to guarantee their seat in the auditorium - the front rows were crowded with leading Brexiteers
You can go a very long way....if people like you
And people LOVE Boris
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People queued for 3 hours to guarantee their seat in the auditorium - the front rows were crowded with leading Brexiteers
You can go a very long way....if people like you
And people LOVE Boris
/140
8/10/2018 - Scottish Nationalist Party Conference
She Who Will Be Obeyed confirms the SNP will support a 2nd Referendum given the chance
(Ed: Despite the SNP being the only party to vote against the Referendum Bill back in 2015, in fact trying to get it cancelled)
Frauds
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She Who Will Be Obeyed confirms the SNP will support a 2nd Referendum given the chance
(Ed: Despite the SNP being the only party to vote against the Referendum Bill back in 2015, in fact trying to get it cancelled)
Frauds
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20/10/2018 - People’s Vote March No. 2
Claim: 700k marchers come to London to express their desire to overturn the referendum result
FactCheck: 450k* is a more likely figure
*Whatever. Get another 17m & we’ll talk
Nick Ferrari captures it pretty well
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Claim: 700k marchers come to London to express their desire to overturn the referendum result
FactCheck: 450k* is a more likely figure
*Whatever. Get another 17m & we’ll talk
Nick Ferrari captures it pretty well
/142
22/10/2018 - Theresa May is under fire from all sides
Her own party, the opposition, the DUP, the devolved governments, the EU & the media.
Even hardened commentators are starting to feel sorry for her
The problem is her deal. If only she’d stuck to Lancaster House
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Her own party, the opposition, the DUP, the devolved governments, the EU & the media.
Even hardened commentators are starting to feel sorry for her
The problem is her deal. If only she’d stuck to Lancaster House
/143
22/10/2018 - Dominic Raab makes a statement in Parliament
Requested by the other Dominic - Grieve by name Grief by nature
The former Attorney General will take the mantel of Lead Tory Rebel with gusto
But his passion for a vote may not work out as intended...
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Requested by the other Dominic - Grieve by name Grief by nature
The former Attorney General will take the mantel of Lead Tory Rebel with gusto
But his passion for a vote may not work out as intended...
/144
9/11/2018 - Jo Johnson, Boris’ Remainer brother, resigns from Govt saying he can’t vote for May’s deal & will push for a 2nd Referendum
Stanley, their father, praises Jo and is thankful his son has escaped the PM’s charge into the valley of death
Who’s Cain, who’s Abel?
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Stanley, their father, praises Jo and is thankful his son has escaped the PM’s charge into the valley of death
Who’s Cain, who’s Abel?
/145
14/11/2018 - UK & EU negotiators reach agreement in principle on the Withdrawal Agreement. The UK will leave the EU on 29/3/2019
May says she "firmly believes this is the best deal that could be negotiated" & the Cabinet agrees to support
Success!
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May says she "firmly believes this is the best deal that could be negotiated" & the Cabinet agrees to support
Success!
/146
15/11/2018 - Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigns saying he couldn’t support the deal
To lose one Brexit Sec may be regarded as misfortune. To lose two is just careless
Others follow: Esther McVey, Suella Braverman (#BrexitLegend), Ranil Jayawardena (#BrexitLegend)...
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To lose one Brexit Sec may be regarded as misfortune. To lose two is just careless
Others follow: Esther McVey, Suella Braverman (#BrexitLegend), Ranil Jayawardena (#BrexitLegend)...
/147
16/11/2018 - Theresa May defends her deal as being in the national interest & says MPs face a choice between her deal, no deal or no Brexit
Stephen Barclay is appointed Brexit Secretary (Ed: he worked in Banking before politics 🤷♂️)
Amber Rudd is back replacing McVey
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Stephen Barclay is appointed Brexit Secretary (Ed: he worked in Banking before politics 🤷♂️)
Amber Rudd is back replacing McVey
/148
18/11/2018 - Barnier says any extension could be until 2022 (Non!)
19/11 - EU Minsters back the deal. But Spain wants clarity that negotiations on the future relationship do not apply to Gibraltar (Nunca!)
20/11 - DUP withholds support from the Govt on a number of votes
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19/11 - EU Minsters back the deal. But Spain wants clarity that negotiations on the future relationship do not apply to Gibraltar (Nunca!)
20/11 - DUP withholds support from the Govt on a number of votes
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20/11/2018 - Over at the Supreme Court the Govt is appealing the Scottish court’s decision to refer the question of revocability of Art 50 to the ECJ (Wightman & Others)
They lost. Again.
Justices presiding: Lady Hale, Lords Reed & Hodge
You’ll recognise the names
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They lost. Again.
Justices presiding: Lady Hale, Lords Reed & Hodge
You’ll recognise the names
/150
22/11/2018 - A draft text is agreed on the post-Brexit relationship. A 26 page Political Declaration which sits alongside the Withdrawal Agreement.
Theresa May believes Brexit is "now within our grasp"
The country is holding its breath
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Theresa May believes Brexit is "now within our grasp"
The country is holding its breath
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25/11/2018 - The Political Declaration goes down like a lead balloon in the Commons (who knew?!)
Meanwhile in Brussels EU Leaders approve the deal (who knew?!)
Mr Juncker appeals to the Commons to accept it as it’s the best & only one they’re gonna get
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Meanwhile in Brussels EU Leaders approve the deal (who knew?!)
Mr Juncker appeals to the Commons to accept it as it’s the best & only one they’re gonna get
/152
28/11/2018 - As part of a nationwide tour, Theresa May arrives in Scotland to sell her Brexit deal
What’s your feeling?
A. If ever there was a wasted journey, this is it
B. God loves a trier
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What’s your feeling?
A. If ever there was a wasted journey, this is it
B. God loves a trier
/153
29/11/2018 - Starmer accuses the Govt of withholding information after it said it would publish a "full, reasoned, positions statement” rather than the full legal advice received from the Attorney General.
(More) trouble ahead.
/154
(More) trouble ahead.
/154
4/12/2018 - A Labour motion to hold Govt in contempt succeeds 311 votes to 293. Govt now has to provide full legal advice provided by Sir Geoffrey Cox
MPs then pass another (Grieve) motion 321-299 to ensure they can amend any motion the Govt brings re the deal
Quagmire
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MPs then pass another (Grieve) motion 321-299 to ensure they can amend any motion the Govt brings re the deal
Quagmire
/155
10/12/2018 - Wightman ruling expected at the ECJ
Petitioners argue a member can unilaterally revoke A50
Uk AND EU both argue against but for very different reasons:
UK: it’s a hypothetical question i.e. no way we’re revoking. Ever.
EU: A50 could be used willy nilly
/156a
Petitioners argue a member can unilaterally revoke A50
Uk AND EU both argue against but for very different reasons:
UK: it’s a hypothetical question i.e. no way we’re revoking. Ever.
EU: A50 could be used willy nilly
/156a
10/12/2018 - Ruling expected at 9am. One day before the first scheduled ‘Meaningful Vote’
Ruling: unilateral revocation is a sovereign right, without conditions attached, beyond following the democratic process to satisfy constitutional requirements
And not only that
/156b
Ruling: unilateral revocation is a sovereign right, without conditions attached, beyond following the democratic process to satisfy constitutional requirements
And not only that
/156b
10/12/2018 - revocation would result in the member state remaining in the EU on identical terms i.e. no loss of opt-outs or previously agreed rebates
Potential kryptonite for a weak Govt but Stephen Barclay stressed this did not alter Govt policy & A50 will not be revoked
/156c
Potential kryptonite for a weak Govt but Stephen Barclay stressed this did not alter Govt policy & A50 will not be revoked
/156c
10/12/2018 - Theresa May announces a delay to the Meaningful Vote scheduled for the next day.
/157
/157
11/12/2018 - Yvette Cooper questions the Govt’s duty under sec 13 of the EU (Withdrawal) Act should no deal be reached by 21/1/19
Robin Walker confirms the agreement or none will be brought to the House before that date
Theresa May is in Berlin & her day is going badly ⬇️
/158
Robin Walker confirms the agreement or none will be brought to the House before that date
Theresa May is in Berlin & her day is going badly ⬇️
/158
12/12/2018 - Sir Graham Brady, Chair of the 1922 Committee, announces that the threshold has been reached where at least 48 MPs have requested a vote of no confidence in TM as leader.
The ballot will be held this evening
Hold tight!
/159
The ballot will be held this evening
Hold tight!
/159
12/12/2018 - The PM survives the VoNC by 200 votes to 117. Her largest victory in some time
Great news. Now to top off a good day has her request for help to Rutte, Merkel, Tusk & Juncker paid off?
No news. No sleep tonight...
/160
Great news. Now to top off a good day has her request for help to Rutte, Merkel, Tusk & Juncker paid off?
No news. No sleep tonight...
/160
13/12/2018 - The EU Council confirms the deal is "not open for renegotiation"
What now?
/161
What now?
/161
14/12/2018 - THE NEBULOUS AFFAIR
Theresa & Jean-Claude have a public falling out in the European Council chamber
One for all the good lip readers on this thread
/162
Theresa & Jean-Claude have a public falling out in the European Council chamber
One for all the good lip readers on this thread
/162
17/12/2018 - Theresa May announces to the Commons the debate that was ended prematurely when she pulled the Meaningful Vote will recommence w/c 7/1/19 with the vote the following week.
Govt moves to a full No Deal footing
/163
Govt moves to a full No Deal footing
/163
17/12/2018 - As if by magic up pops Our Tony to press the case for a 2nd Referendum
He casually mentions he’s been having the conversation with European leaders for a year already. 11 years out of office & he’s still trying to ruin the country
I wanna know who asked him
/164
He casually mentions he’s been having the conversation with European leaders for a year already. 11 years out of office & he’s still trying to ruin the country
I wanna know who asked him
/164
Christmas 2018 is around the corner & everyone goes home for a well earned rest
THE END OF ACT VI
/165
THE END OF ACT VI
/165
2/1/2019 - With less than 3 months to go until we leave the EU, the PM is trying to extract concessions from EU leaders to help ease the deal through at home. Calls to Merkel, Sanchez, Rutte, Varadkar, Macron & Tusk
Will it pay off?
/166
Will it pay off?
/166
8/1/2019 - During a debate on the Finance Bill, the Govt loses an amendment 303 votes to 296 thereby limiting its financial powers in the event of no deal, unless it gives Parliament a vote first or extends Art 50
It hasn’t taken long for REMAIN to get back in the groove
/167
It hasn’t taken long for REMAIN to get back in the groove
/167
9/1/2019 - Another day, another Govt defeat
Speaker Bercow allows a Grieve amendment to force the Govt to present a new ‘Plan B’ within 3 days ‘if’ it loses the Meaningful Vote on 15/1/19 - Govt loses 308-297
Today starts 5 days of debate on the deal
Velociraptors 🐍
/168
Speaker Bercow allows a Grieve amendment to force the Govt to present a new ‘Plan B’ within 3 days ‘if’ it loses the Meaningful Vote on 15/1/19 - Govt loses 308-297
Today starts 5 days of debate on the deal
Velociraptors 🐍
/168
14/1/2019 - in response to Theresa May’s recent phone calls, she receives a letter from the EU containing reassurances on the Withdrawal Agreement but no changes are offered.
The first Meaningful Vote is tomorrow. Will reassurances be enough?
Not long before we find out
/169
The first Meaningful Vote is tomorrow. Will reassurances be enough?
Not long before we find out
/169
15/1/2019 - In the largest ever Commons defeat for a government, the Meaningful Vote is crushed by 230 votes (432-202)
Facilitated by The Speaker, REMAIN is now in the ascendancy. Labour is unshackled & showing its true colours
NB: The ERG are also against. What next?
/170
Facilitated by The Speaker, REMAIN is now in the ascendancy. Labour is unshackled & showing its true colours
NB: The ERG are also against. What next?
/170
15/1/2019 - Theresa May throws down the gauntlet to Jeremy Corbyn by inviting a vote of no confidence. Will he go for it or will he bottle it again?
She also says if she wins any such VoNC she will hold cross-party discussions to see what the House will support
/171a
She also says if she wins any such VoNC she will hold cross-party discussions to see what the House will support
/171a
15/1/2019 - Corbyn bites & the vote will be held at 7pm tomorrow
/171b
/171b
16/1/2019 - the vote of no confidence takes place & Theresa May wins by 19 votes (325-306)
The DUP saves the day for the PM & she pledges again to work with other parties to find solutions that will gain support of the house
Disaster averted. For now..
/172
The DUP saves the day for the PM & she pledges again to work with other parties to find solutions that will gain support of the house
Disaster averted. For now..
/172
16/1/2019 - Before the VoNC took place Michael Gove gives possibly his best speech, excoriating the other party leaders & particularly Corbyn
/173
/173
17/1/2019 - May, Lidington & Gove lead talks with opposition MPs. Corbyn is neither present or involved
/174
/174
20/1/2019 - The 2nd Coming
Creation of the Brexit Party is formally announced
Help is on its way
/175
Creation of the Brexit Party is formally announced
Help is on its way
/175
21/1/2019 - Theresa May presents the Govt’s Plan B & outlines the 6 key issues that have been at the centre of cross-party talks.
General consensus is Plan B is not much different to Plan A.
One commentator called it "basically Plan A in a false moustache"
/176
General consensus is Plan B is not much different to Plan A.
One commentator called it "basically Plan A in a false moustache"
/176
29/1/2019 - Commons debate on Plan B with several amendments put to a vote
MPs vote 317-301 requiring May to renegotiate the deal & replace the Backstop. 318-310 reject leaving with no deal
Cooper/Boles rejected by 31. This w/have given MPs power to actually stop no deal
/177
MPs vote 317-301 requiring May to renegotiate the deal & replace the Backstop. 318-310 reject leaving with no deal
Cooper/Boles rejected by 31. This w/have given MPs power to actually stop no deal
/177
30/1/2019 - Mr. Juncker once again confirms The Withdrawal Agreement will not be renegotiated
With 60 days to go he knows only what the Commons doesn’t want not what it actually wants.
No matter, the deal is the deal is the deal is the deal etc..
/178
With 60 days to go he knows only what the Commons doesn’t want not what it actually wants.
No matter, the deal is the deal is the deal is the deal etc..
/178
6/2/2019 - After talks with Leo Varadkar, Donald Tusk extends his hand of friendship to Brexiteers & offers them a "special place in Hell"
/179
/179
7/2/2019 - Theresa May is back in Brussels meeting Mr. Juncker
Once again he makes clear the EU27 will not reopen the Withdrawal Agreement. But says he’s open to adding wording to the Political Declaration.
/180
Once again he makes clear the EU27 will not reopen the Withdrawal Agreement. But says he’s open to adding wording to the Political Declaration.
/180
12/2/2019 - The PM confirms if a deal is not negotiated by 26/2 the government will make a statement that day & hold a debate on an amendable motion the next day.
Squeaky bum time
/181
Squeaky bum time
/181
13/2/2019 - it’s reported Olly Robbins was overheard in a Brussels bar effectively letting the cat out the bag on May’s plans.
Deal or Extension. No Deal is not in play
Some say it was deliberate. Others pour scorn on him.
/182
Deal or Extension. No Deal is not in play
Some say it was deliberate. Others pour scorn on him.
/182
14/2/2019 - Debate on Gov’s negotiating approach
Bercow selects 3 amendments
1. Lab - Deadline for MV2 - loses 322-306
2. SNP - Gov to immediate negotiate extension to A50 - loses 315-93
3. Soubry - Gov to publish no deal info - withdrawn
Govt strategy loses 303-258 💔
/183
Bercow selects 3 amendments
1. Lab - Deadline for MV2 - loses 322-306
2. SNP - Gov to immediate negotiate extension to A50 - loses 315-93
3. Soubry - Gov to publish no deal info - withdrawn
Govt strategy loses 303-258 💔
/183
Many believe Speaker Bercow is over-stepping his role & is in fact in cahoots with Remainers like Grieve, Cooper & Letwin
Hard to believe he was once in favour of a referendum on the failed EU Constitution during the Blair years
Orderrrrrrrr!
/184
Hard to believe he was once in favour of a referendum on the failed EU Constitution during the Blair years
Orderrrrrrrr!
/184
18-20/2/2019 - a new party arrives: The Independent Group
8 Lab MPs jump ship & are joined by 3 "Tories"
L: Berger, Coffey, Gapes, Leslie, Shuker, A. Smith, Ryan & Umunna
"T": Allen, Soubry & Wollaston
They are anti-Brexit, pro 2nd Ref
No-one is surprised or cares
/185
8 Lab MPs jump ship & are joined by 3 "Tories"
L: Berger, Coffey, Gapes, Leslie, Shuker, A. Smith, Ryan & Umunna
"T": Allen, Soubry & Wollaston
They are anti-Brexit, pro 2nd Ref
No-one is surprised or cares
/185
25/2/2019 - Labour finally throws off its pretence of ‘respecting the result of the referendum’ & announces, if its alternative withdrawal plan is rejected by MPs (not May’s deal, not no deal) it will support a 2nd referendum
Bit late say those 8 MPs that jumped ship!
/186
Bit late say those 8 MPs that jumped ship!
/186
26/2/2019 - Theresa May tells the House if she loses MV2, scheduled for 12/3, she will give them a vote:
by 13/3 to Leave on 29/3 with no deal. If rejected;
by 14/3 to Extend Art 50
Decision time is approaching
/187
by 13/3 to Leave on 29/3 with no deal. If rejected;
by 14/3 to Extend Art 50
Decision time is approaching
/187
27/2/2019 - Next debate. Bercow calls 5 amendments - 3 go to vote
1. Lab alternative perm CU plan - loses 323-240
2. SNP should not leave with no deal “under any circumstances” - loses 324-288
3. Cooper accepting May’s offer of votes on 13-14/3 - passes 502-20
Breathe!
/188
1. Lab alternative perm CU plan - loses 323-240
2. SNP should not leave with no deal “under any circumstances” - loses 324-288
3. Cooper accepting May’s offer of votes on 13-14/3 - passes 502-20
Breathe!
/188
4/3/2019 - Govt announces a new £1.6b fund to support the economies of struggling towns after Brexit
Who runs struggling towns? Labour
Where do you find them? In the Red Wall
How did they vote in 2016? LEAVE
Another clever bung from the government. This might work..
/189
Who runs struggling towns? Labour
Where do you find them? In the Red Wall
How did they vote in 2016? LEAVE
Another clever bung from the government. This might work..
/189
The armies rest. There are big battles ahead
END OF ACT VII
/190
END OF ACT VII
/190
8/3/2019 - Theresa May is in Grimsby 🦀
She asks/warns MPs to back her in MV2
Back it & we leave
Reject it & we do not know the consequences. We may not leave for many months or we may leave without any protections.
We may never leave at all
Everything is on the line
/191
She asks/warns MPs to back her in MV2
Back it & we leave
Reject it & we do not know the consequences. We may not leave for many months or we may leave without any protections.
We may never leave at all
Everything is on the line
/191
12/3/2019 - Meaningful Vote 2 (MV2) takes place
The Government loses by 149 (391-242). An improvement on MV1 but still a thrashing
The interesting thing is true Brexiteers don’t want this BRINO deal either & are only in the game due to the REMAIN parties
Shhhh 🤫
/192
The Government loses by 149 (391-242). An improvement on MV1 but still a thrashing
The interesting thing is true Brexiteers don’t want this BRINO deal either & are only in the game due to the REMAIN parties
Shhhh 🤫
/192
12/3/2019 - Prior to the vote AG Geoffrey Cox admitted we would be unable to exit the NI Backstop unilaterally unless we could show the EU acted in bad faith. A bombshell 💣
No deal vote tomorrow
/193
No deal vote tomorrow
/193
13/3/2019 - Before the main vote Bercow selects 2 amendments
1. Spelman - ruling out no deal at any time passes 312-308
This is non-binding but signals the will of MPs
2. D. Green - Malthouse Compromise - Managed no deal - loses 374-164
Now the big one...
/194a
1. Spelman - ruling out no deal at any time passes 312-308
This is non-binding but signals the will of MPs
2. D. Green - Malthouse Compromise - Managed no deal - loses 374-164
Now the big one...
/194a
13/3/2019
"That this House rejects the UK leaving the EU without a Withdrawal Agreement & a Framework for the Future Relationship"
The motion passes by 43 (321-278)
That was the easy one for MPs. No brainer.
A50 vote tomorrow
/194b
"That this House rejects the UK leaving the EU without a Withdrawal Agreement & a Framework for the Future Relationship"
The motion passes by 43 (321-278)
That was the easy one for MPs. No brainer.
A50 vote tomorrow
/194b
14/3/2019 - Bercow selects 5 amendments, 4 go to vote
1. Powell - extension to end by 30/6 loses 314-311
2. Benn - MPs to take control of business to hold indicative votes loses 314-311
3. Corbyn - reject deal, no deal, extend A50 loses 318-302
4. Is most interesting
/194c
1. Powell - extension to end by 30/6 loses 314-311
2. Benn - MPs to take control of business to hold indicative votes loses 314-311
3. Corbyn - reject deal, no deal, extend A50 loses 318-302
4. Is most interesting
/194c
14/3/2019 - Sarah Wollaston, lately a TIGger, requests an extension to A50 in order to hold a 2nd referendum
It is roundly rejected by 248 (334-85)
2 weeks after coming out in favour of a 2nd Referendum, Labour largely abstains. A sham of a party
/194d
It is roundly rejected by 248 (334-85)
2 weeks after coming out in favour of a 2nd Referendum, Labour largely abstains. A sham of a party
/194d
14/3/2019 - Predictably, the main vote - to seek permission from the EU to delay Brexit beyond 29 March 2019 - passes by 211 (413-202)
Theresa May says she’ll aim to bring back her deal next week for MV3
/194e
Theresa May says she’ll aim to bring back her deal next week for MV3
/194e
15/3/2019 - Theresa May confirms "the Government will now seek to agree an extension with the EU”
Olly knew
/195
Olly knew
/195
18/3/2019 - Ahead of the planned MV3 Speaker Bercow makes a statement.
"A further meaningful vote would be ruled out of order if the motion was "the same or substantially the same”
Government scrambles. Remainers congratulate themselves. Brexiteers smile quietly
/196
"A further meaningful vote would be ruled out of order if the motion was "the same or substantially the same”
Government scrambles. Remainers congratulate themselves. Brexiteers smile quietly
/196
20/3/2019 - May writes to Donald Tusk asking for an extension to 30th June
The Commission considers a short extension to 23rd May or a significantly longer one, meaning the UK would have to participate in the European election on that date
3 yrs after our vote!
/197
The Commission considers a short extension to 23rd May or a significantly longer one, meaning the UK would have to participate in the European election on that date
3 yrs after our vote!
/197
21/3/2019 - European Council conclusion:
"The European Council agrees to an extension until 22/5 provided the deal is approved by HoC next week. If not approved, Council agrees to extend until 12/4 & expects the UK to indicate a way forward before this date"
/198a
"The European Council agrees to an extension until 22/5 provided the deal is approved by HoC next week. If not approved, Council agrees to extend until 12/4 & expects the UK to indicate a way forward before this date"
/198a
21/3/2019 - Donald Tusk adds
"Until this date all options are open - a deal, no deal, an extension or to revoke Article 50"
The word that should never be spoken
Ominous
/198b
"Until this date all options are open - a deal, no deal, an extension or to revoke Article 50"
The word that should never be spoken
Ominous
/198b
23/3/2019 - People’s Vote March No.3
The organisers claim 1m marchers turned up. Fact-checkers estimate 300-400k
Concurrently a Revoke A50 petition is doing the rounds online & ends up with 6m signatures
Still not 17.4million is it lads 🤷♂️
/199
The organisers claim 1m marchers turned up. Fact-checkers estimate 300-400k
Concurrently a Revoke A50 petition is doing the rounds online & ends up with 6m signatures
Still not 17.4million is it lads 🤷♂️
/199
25/3/2019 - Another day
Bercow selects 3 amendments, 2 go to vote
1. Beckett if no deal is ever a week away MPs must either approve no deal or PM be asked to seek another extension - loses 314-311
2. Letwin Commons biz on 27/3 set aside for indicative votes passes 329-302
/200
Bercow selects 3 amendments, 2 go to vote
1. Beckett if no deal is ever a week away MPs must either approve no deal or PM be asked to seek another extension - loses 314-311
2. Letwin Commons biz on 27/3 set aside for indicative votes passes 329-302
/200
26/3/2019 - Our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt is very happy with recent events in the UK, inside & outside of Parliament
He talks about the Brexit Revolt of the British people
Bless!
/201
He talks about the Brexit Revolt of the British people
Bless!
/201
27/3/2019 - Indicative Votes 1 - 8 items:
Boles - Common Market 2.0 - loses 283-189
Eustice - EEA/EFTA - no CU - loses 377-64
Corbyn - close economic relationship - loses 307-237
Fysh - Preferential trade - loses 422-139
4/4 rejected
/202a
Boles - Common Market 2.0 - loses 283-189
Eustice - EEA/EFTA - no CU - loses 377-64
Corbyn - close economic relationship - loses 307-237
Fysh - Preferential trade - loses 422-139
4/4 rejected
/202a
27/3/2019 - IV1 - continued
Baron - Leave with no deal 12/4 - loses 400-160
Clarke - Perm Customs Union - loses 271-265
Cherry - Revoke if no deal - loses 293-184
Beckett - 2nd ref on deal - loses 295-268
8/8 rejected
But Revoke is becoming mainstream ⬇️
/202b
Baron - Leave with no deal 12/4 - loses 400-160
Clarke - Perm Customs Union - loses 271-265
Cherry - Revoke if no deal - loses 293-184
Beckett - 2nd ref on deal - loses 295-268
8/8 rejected
But Revoke is becoming mainstream ⬇️
/202b
29/3/2019 - Theresa May’s deal comes back for MV3
Much closer this time but loses by 58 (344-286)
May concedes the House will not accept no deal so an alternative way forward will need to be found. This will likely be a longer extension & participation in the EU elections
/203
Much closer this time but loses by 58 (344-286)
May concedes the House will not accept no deal so an alternative way forward will need to be found. This will likely be a longer extension & participation in the EU elections
/203
1/4/2019 - April Fools Day - IV2
Bercow selects 4 motions
Clarke - Perm CU - loses 276-272
Boles - CM 2.0 - loses 282-261
Kyle - 2nd Ref on deal - loses 292-280
Cherry - Extension. If not possible, Parliamentary vote on no deal or revoke - loses 292-191
4/4 rejected
/204
Bercow selects 4 motions
Clarke - Perm CU - loses 276-272
Boles - CM 2.0 - loses 282-261
Kyle - 2nd Ref on deal - loses 292-280
Cherry - Extension. If not possible, Parliamentary vote on no deal or revoke - loses 292-191
4/4 rejected
/204
2/4/2019 - Yvette Cooper introduces a Bill to empower MPs in law to seek to delay withdrawal to prevent no deal
Theresa May confirms she will request an extension & will sit down with Corbyn to agree a plan that will win parliamentary approval.
/205
Theresa May confirms she will request an extension & will sit down with Corbyn to agree a plan that will win parliamentary approval.
/205
5/4/2019 - Theresa May pre-empts the Cooper Act by writing to Donald Tusk requesting an extension & to state the Government is making preparations for the EU election in May.
/206
/206
10/4/2019 - EU Leaders agree to an extension to 31st October with the possibility to leave earlier if we can get our House in order.
We must also participate in EU elections.
Macron wanted a shorter extension but was over-ruled by Merkel & Tusk
Extension 2 in the bag
/207
We must also participate in EU elections.
Macron wanted a shorter extension but was over-ruled by Merkel & Tusk
Extension 2 in the bag
/207
12/4/2019 - Nigel Farage launches the Brexit Party & pledges to contest both Euro & General Elections
16/4 - Change UK - The Independent Group (CUK) will also fight the Euro Election
/208
16/4 - Change UK - The Independent Group (CUK) will also fight the Euro Election
/208
16/4/2019 - Our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt wholeheartedly endorses Nigel’s return & can’t quite believe it himself
/209
/209
With Election season ahead the factions prepare for battle
THE END OF ACT VIII
/210
THE END OF ACT VIII
/210
30/4/2019 - with an eye firmly on its traditional vote in the Red Wall, Labour pledges in its Euro election manifesto to support a 2nd Ref but only if it can’t secure a general election or force the Govt to change its deal.
That’ll be support for a 2nd Ref then chaps eh
/211
That’ll be support for a 2nd Ref then chaps eh
/211
2/5/2019 - Local Elections in England
Tories are hammered losing 1330 seats & 44 councils. Lab don’t do so great either but the big winners are the LibDems & Greens
This is a ringing endorsement for their Revoke stance & signals we have changed our mind. Eh chaps..
/212
Tories are hammered losing 1330 seats & 44 councils. Lab don’t do so great either but the big winners are the LibDems & Greens
This is a ringing endorsement for their Revoke stance & signals we have changed our mind. Eh chaps..
/212
14/5/2019 - No.10 confirms Govt will bring forward legislation to implement the Withdrawal Agreement w/c 3rd June
16/5/2019 - Theresa May advises the 1922 Committee she will agree to set a timetable for her departure as PM, following a vote on her deal in early June
/213
16/5/2019 - Theresa May advises the 1922 Committee she will agree to set a timetable for her departure as PM, following a vote on her deal in early June
/213
17/5/2019 - Rory Stewart is quick out the blocks & throws his hat in the ring for the future leadership contest.
He talks the walk. And in fact there’s a bit of the Bot about him too
#StewBot perhaps
/214
He talks the walk. And in fact there’s a bit of the Bot about him too
#StewBot perhaps
/214
17/5/2019 - in the most predictable event of the whole saga Jeremy Corbyn calls off cross-party talks saying they have gone as far as they can.
He fears that if May delivers a successful Brexit it will not safeguard his job & living standards
/215
He fears that if May delivers a successful Brexit it will not safeguard his job & living standards
/215
21/5/2019 - Theresa May sets out the 10 points of her New Deal
Point 9: There will be a vote for MPs on whether the deal should be subject to a referendum
Sacre Bleu!!! Is Theresa a LibDem plant? Does she not know there’s an election in 2 days?!
Pass the rosary beads
/216
Point 9: There will be a vote for MPs on whether the deal should be subject to a referendum
Sacre Bleu!!! Is Theresa a LibDem plant? Does she not know there’s an election in 2 days?!
Pass the rosary beads
/216
22/5/2019 - Brexiteer Andrea Leadsom resigns from Cabinet saying she could not support the Govt "willingly facilitating" a 2nd referendum. Cabinet is in meltdown.
This New Deal has become very old very quickly.
/217
This New Deal has become very old very quickly.
/217
23/5/2019 - Voters go to the polls for the EU Elections
What are our choices?
Proper Brexit: Nigel
BRINO: Theresa
Hokey Cokey: Jeremy
Revoke: Everyone else
/218a
What are our choices?
Proper Brexit: Nigel
BRINO: Theresa
Hokey Cokey: Jeremy
Revoke: Everyone else
/218a
23/5/2019 - The results are in
Nigel Farage is officially the King of Europe & now leads the largest party (29) in the entire EU Parl. Our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt was right - Nigel will save us
LibDem (+15) delusions of grandeur are now off the charts
/218b
Nigel Farage is officially the King of Europe & now leads the largest party (29) in the entire EU Parl. Our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt was right - Nigel will save us
LibDem (+15) delusions of grandeur are now off the charts
/218b
23/5/2019 - Tories are whipped (-15) as are Labour (-10)
Greens (+4) now have 7x as many MEPs as MPs - no wonder they love PR
Nicola has nowt to shout about
On a good day to bury bad news, Theresa pulls the vote planned for 3rd June. The grapevine is buzzing...
/218c
Greens (+4) now have 7x as many MEPs as MPs - no wonder they love PR
Nicola has nowt to shout about
On a good day to bury bad news, Theresa pulls the vote planned for 3rd June. The grapevine is buzzing...
/218c
23/5/2019 - The only party who ever got elected on a promise to put themselves out of a job as soon as possible & here they all are on their way to Brussels
Heroes all 🇬🇧
/218d
Heroes all 🇬🇧
/218d
As if things couldn’t get better, it appears some have been caught voting for Revokers
Lord Heseltine, Remoaner-in-Chief, & recipient of £90 grand p.a from the EU has the Tory whip withdrawn
And our favourite war hero, Alistair Campbell, is expelled from Labour
So sad
/218e
Lord Heseltine, Remoaner-in-Chief, & recipient of £90 grand p.a from the EU has the Tory whip withdrawn
And our favourite war hero, Alistair Campbell, is expelled from Labour
So sad
/218e
24/5/2019 - Theresa May announces she will resign on 7th June
"It is, & will always REMAIN, a matter of deep regret to me that I have not been able to deliver Brexit"
Poor choice of words there TM
/219
"It is, & will always REMAIN, a matter of deep regret to me that I have not been able to deliver Brexit"
Poor choice of words there TM
/219
3/6/2019 - The Donald is in town for an official state visit
The Queen & he get along like a house on fire
Love The Queen 👑
/220
The Queen & he get along like a house on fire
Love The Queen 👑
/220
4/6/2019 - Revokers, Change UK-The Independent Party splits after less than 3 months
6 of 11 MPs drop the Change bit & go Independent. 5 stay & Anna Soubry becomes Leader
The party won 0 seats at the EU election while Changing 0 in British politics
Good bants tho
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6 of 11 MPs drop the Change bit & go Independent. 5 stay & Anna Soubry becomes Leader
The party won 0 seats at the EU election while Changing 0 in British politics
Good bants tho
/221
7/6/2019 - Theresa May’s last day as Prime Minister
She wasn’t in office that long but at least she lasted longer than Gordon “I signed the Lisbon Treaty & sold all the gold" Brown
Just
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She wasn’t in office that long but at least she lasted longer than Gordon “I signed the Lisbon Treaty & sold all the gold" Brown
Just
/222
12/6/2019 - Runners & Riders for Tory Leader
Gove - L
Hancock - R
Harper - R
Hunt - R
Javid - R
Johnson - L
Leadsom - L
McVey - L
Raab - L
Stewart - R
5 LEAVERS
5 REMAINERS
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Gove - L
Hancock - R
Harper - R
Hunt - R
Javid - R
Johnson - L
Leadsom - L
McVey - L
Raab - L
Stewart - R
5 LEAVERS
5 REMAINERS
/223
14/6/2019 - Former Labour Leadership candidate Chukka Umunna join the LibDems via The Independent Group, via Change UK
A big future this lad
/224
A big future this lad
/224
23/6/2019 - 3rd Anniversary of our Independence Day
The man himself
/225
The man himself
/225
2/7/2019 - The first sitting of the new European Parliament
Brexit Party MEPs stand for the EU’s anthem ‘Ode to Joy’ with their backs to it
Start as you mean to go on
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Brexit Party MEPs stand for the EU’s anthem ‘Ode to Joy’ with their backs to it
Start as you mean to go on
/226
16/7/2019 - Ursula von der Leyen is confirmed as President of the EU Commission to succeed Mr. Juncker from 1/12/19
The only candidate on the ballot paper, she received 383 votes or 51.2%
Charles Michel, President of the EU Council, was appointed 2 weeks ago w/out a vote
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The only candidate on the ballot paper, she received 383 votes or 51.2%
Charles Michel, President of the EU Council, was appointed 2 weeks ago w/out a vote
/227
Jeremy Corbyn announces Labour would support a 2nd Ref on either a Tory deal or no deal & the party would back staying in the EU. However, it left the door open to renegotiating its own deal if it wins power & backing that instead.
Que?
/228
Que?
/228
16/7/2019 - Fallers in the Tory Leadership Race
Round:
1 - Hancock, Harper, Leadsom, McVey
2 - Raab
3 - Stewart
4 - Javid
SF - Gove
Finalists - Johnson & Hunt
A week to go
/229
Round:
1 - Hancock, Harper, Leadsom, McVey
2 - Raab
3 - Stewart
4 - Javid
SF - Gove
Finalists - Johnson & Hunt
A week to go
/229
17-18/7/2019 - Remain Pain Dominic Grieve is cooking up more trouble for the Govt
He has 2 amendments passed which make it difficult for a future PM to suspend or prorogue Parliament against its will.
A sign of things to come
/230
He has 2 amendments passed which make it difficult for a future PM to suspend or prorogue Parliament against its will.
A sign of things to come
/230
21/7/2019 - 2 great reasons to vote for Boris
Phillip Hammond & David Gauke announce they will resign if Boris becomes PM
If these guys were half as effective at winning votes for themselves as they are for others they’d be unbeatable
This way gents
/231
Phillip Hammond & David Gauke announce they will resign if Boris becomes PM
If these guys were half as effective at winning votes for themselves as they are for others they’d be unbeatable
This way gents
/231
22/7/2019 - In the most important Leadership election of the day, the LibDems select Jo Swinson to Stop Brexit
In her speech she foretells what she will almost single-handedly achieve in her time as Leader
/232
In her speech she foretells what she will almost single-handedly achieve in her time as Leader
/232
22/7/2019 - In other news Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister after receiving 92,153 votes (66.4%) to Jeremy Hunt’s 46,656
/233
/233
Finally a Brexiteer in charge. Can he deliver?
THE END OF ACT IX
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THE END OF ACT IX
/234
24/7/2019 - A new dawn breaks over Britain - for the first time in 30 years we have a eurosceptic PM
Cabinet is reshuffled & 17 of May’s ministers are sacked or resign. Hammond, Gauke, Stewart, Lidington, Hunt. All gone.
Dominic Cummings is appointed as Senior Advisor
/235a
Cabinet is reshuffled & 17 of May’s ministers are sacked or resign. Hammond, Gauke, Stewart, Lidington, Hunt. All gone.
Dominic Cummings is appointed as Senior Advisor
/235a
24/7/2019 - Brexiteers come in to Cabinet
#BrexitLegend Priti returns as Home Sec
Raab in the Foreign Office
Gove is Deputy PM
Leadsom at Energy & #BrexitLegend Villiers at Defra
Jacob Rees-Mogg is Leader of the House. Woe betide any smart alecs - eh Tom Brake
/235b
#BrexitLegend Priti returns as Home Sec
Raab in the Foreign Office
Gove is Deputy PM
Leadsom at Energy & #BrexitLegend Villiers at Defra
Jacob Rees-Mogg is Leader of the House. Woe betide any smart alecs - eh Tom Brake
/235b
25/7/2019 - the new PM makes a statement in the House
"Our mission is to deliver Brexit"
Boris is a DUDE who will
Deliver Brexit
Unite the country
Defeat Corbyn
Energise the country
/236
"Our mission is to deliver Brexit"
Boris is a DUDE who will
Deliver Brexit
Unite the country
Defeat Corbyn
Energise the country
/236
29-30/7/2019 - Boris goes on tour & visits the devolved leaders + Ruth Davidson who isn’t a fan.
Nor is Nicola but we already knew that. Nicola is not a fan of No Deal either...apparently
/237
Nor is Nicola but we already knew that. Nicola is not a fan of No Deal either...apparently
/237
28/7 - 22/8/19 - All the talk is about leaving on 31/10 "Come what may - no ifs no buts"
Gove outlines the importance of preparing for no deal, Javid sets aside £2.1b for preps
Boris meets with Merkel in Berlin & Macron in Paris & appears very relaxed with life
/238
Gove outlines the importance of preparing for no deal, Javid sets aside £2.1b for preps
Boris meets with Merkel in Berlin & Macron in Paris & appears very relaxed with life
/238
The Brexit Sea is calm. Boris’ ship is smoothly sailing
What could possibly go wrong?
THE END OF ACT X
/239
What could possibly go wrong?
THE END OF ACT X
/239
28/8/2019 - Boris’ request to suspend Parliament in September for 5 weeks is approved by The Queen
ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!
Bercow - "a constitutional outrage"
Corbyn - "smash & grab on our democracy"
Blackford - "he’s acting like a dictator"
JR-M "the outrage is phoney"
/240a
ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!
Bercow - "a constitutional outrage"
Corbyn - "smash & grab on our democracy"
Blackford - "he’s acting like a dictator"
JR-M "the outrage is phoney"
/240a
28/8/2019 - The whole country now knows what prorogation means
Protesters gather in Westminster
The pound falls
John Major threatens court action
Joanna Cherry is already working on it
Gina has made a judicial review application
Grieve threatens a VoNC
Revoke is Provoked
/240b
Protesters gather in Westminster
The pound falls
John Major threatens court action
Joanna Cherry is already working on it
Gina has made a judicial review application
Grieve threatens a VoNC
Revoke is Provoked
/240b
2/9/2019 - Hilary Benn publishes the EU (Withdrawal) (No.6) Bill
By 19/10 - the PM has to either
1. Get MPs to pass a deal;or
2. Get MPs to pass no deal;or
3. Request another extension until 31/1/20
The text of the letter to the EU is in the Bill. Check the names
/241
By 19/10 - the PM has to either
1. Get MPs to pass a deal;or
2. Get MPs to pass no deal;or
3. Request another extension until 31/1/20
The text of the letter to the EU is in the Bill. Check the names
/241
3/9/2019 - on the anniversary of Oliver Cromwell’s death, Oliver Letwin introduces a Motion to allow oppo MPs (& some "Tories") to take control of Commons business in order to pass the Benn Bill
The Motion passes by 27 (328-301)
21 "Tory" MPs vote with the opposition
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The Motion passes by 27 (328-301)
21 "Tory" MPs vote with the opposition
/242a
3/9/2019 - Following the vote Boris confirms the Govt will be tabling a motion, under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act, to hold a General Election should the Benn Bill be passed by the Commons tomorrow
Colloquially, the Benn Act will be a.k.a the Surrender Act
/242b
Colloquially, the Benn Act will be a.k.a the Surrender Act
/242b
4/9/2019 - The Benn Bill passes its 2nd Reading by 29 (329-300)
Boris’ bid for a GE is defeated (although a majority voted in favour (298-56) this is below the 434 votes required under the FTPA)
The 21 “Tories" have the whip removed. See them ⬇️
/243
Boris’ bid for a GE is defeated (although a majority voted in favour (298-56) this is below the 434 votes required under the FTPA)
The 21 “Tories" have the whip removed. See them ⬇️
/243
4/9/2019 - Cherry (SNP) & Swinson (LD) ask the Scottish Outer House, Court of Session to give an emergency ‘interim interdict’ to stop prorogation but were refused as "the exercise of royal prerogative is a question of politics & beyond the reach of the courts"
Appeal? Yep
/244
Appeal? Yep
/244
5/9/2019 - Boris’ Remainer brother Jo resigns AGAIN
He says he is "torn between family loyalty & the national interest”
His Remainer sister says "the family avoids the topic of Brexit, especially at meals, as we don’t want to gang up on the PM”
/245
He says he is "torn between family loyalty & the national interest”
His Remainer sister says "the family avoids the topic of Brexit, especially at meals, as we don’t want to gang up on the PM”
/245
5/9/2019 - Over at the High Court, Gina is claiming "an unlawful abuse of power"
Ably supported by John "Maastricht stitch-up” Major & Shami "cover-up" Chakrabarti - 2 expert exponents of abusing power
The court rejects but says they can appeal. You bet they can
/246
Ably supported by John "Maastricht stitch-up” Major & Shami "cover-up" Chakrabarti - 2 expert exponents of abusing power
The court rejects but says they can appeal. You bet they can
/246
7/9/2019 - Amber Rudd resigns AGAIN
Too much No Deal & not enough Deal for her liking
Also she describes the removal of the whip from 21 of her colleagues as "political vandalism" & then promptly throws her whip onto the pile.
/247
Too much No Deal & not enough Deal for her liking
Also she describes the removal of the whip from 21 of her colleagues as "political vandalism" & then promptly throws her whip onto the pile.
/247
9/9/2019 - The Benn Bill passes all its remaining stages & becomes law.
Govt tries again to force a General Election but again fails on the FTPA minimum votes rule. 293 voted in favour 46 against.
Parliament is prorogued until 14/10
/248
Govt tries again to force a General Election but again fails on the FTPA minimum votes rule. 293 voted in favour 46 against.
Parliament is prorogued until 14/10
/248
11/9/2019 - at the Scottish Inner House, Court of Session the Cherry/Swinson appeal provides in their favour, overturning the decision of the Outer House
Advice given under royal prerogative is justiciable & in this case was unlawful
Full speed ahead to Supreme Court
/249
Advice given under royal prerogative is justiciable & in this case was unlawful
Full speed ahead to Supreme Court
/249
14/9/2019 - Our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt gives a speech at the LibDem conference
Without a hint of understanding of why we voted to Leave he talks of the need for an EU Empire
He’s truly a gift
/250
Without a hint of understanding of why we voted to Leave he talks of the need for an EU Empire
He’s truly a gift
/250
14/9/2019 - carrying on the recent tradition of presenting shirts to European leaders, the LibDems demonstrate they at least have a sense of humour
First we had Arse. Now we have Bollocks. But really they’re just a load of tits!
/251
First we had Arse. Now we have Bollocks. But really they’re just a load of tits!
/251
17/9/2019 Both Miller & Cherry appeals are combined & will be heard at Supreme Court over the next 3 days
Gina & Joanna are waiting to hear if their applications for Supreme Court season tickets 🎫 have been approved. The front door keys arrived at the weekend
/252
Gina & Joanna are waiting to hear if their applications for Supreme Court season tickets 🎫 have been approved. The front door keys arrived at the weekend
/252
23/9/2019 - Meanwhile in Brighton at the Labour conference, demonstrating their unfitness for anything, a crucial delegate vote on whether the party should formally support Remain (composite 13) or remain arse-splintering neutral is an embarrassing fiasco
And a stitch up!
/253
And a stitch up!
/253
24/9/2019 - the Supreme Court’s unanimous judgement is "the decision to advise Her Majesty to prorogue Parliament was unlawful because it had the effect of frustrating or preventing its ability to carry out its constitutional functions without reasonable justification"
/254
/254
24/9/2019 - Speaker Bercow, front & centre
Parliament will not be recalled, it will be resumed
Tomorrow. Quick smart
/255
Parliament will not be recalled, it will be resumed
Tomorrow. Quick smart
/255
25/9/2019 - Parliament returns from its "adjournment"
In proceedings most fowl, the Attorney General describes Parliament as "dead" & a "disgrace" before calling everyone on the opposition bench a "Turkey" 🦃
Mr. Cox has a glorious tone
/256
In proceedings most fowl, the Attorney General describes Parliament as "dead" & a "disgrace" before calling everyone on the opposition bench a "Turkey" 🦃
Mr. Cox has a glorious tone
/256
25/9/2019 - Of course, not everyone is appreciative of the barrister’s honey-roasted oratory
Mr. Barry Sheerman responds for Labour in a very Labour kind of way
Do they have resident medical staff in the Commons?
This is known in the trade as ‘biting’ 🎣
/257
Mr. Barry Sheerman responds for Labour in a very Labour kind of way
Do they have resident medical staff in the Commons?
This is known in the trade as ‘biting’ 🎣
/257
2/10/2019 - At Conservative Party conference the mantra is
GET BREXIT DONE
In his closing speech Boris also reveals a family secret
/258
GET BREXIT DONE
In his closing speech Boris also reveals a family secret
/258
3/10/2019 - Boris is talking border solutions in an attempt to hit 31/10
Leo has issues with
1. How the island can be in 2 separate CUs & avoid tariffs & customs checks
2. The GFA & consent
Hmm...does he ever think back to when his party agreed to partition 100 yrs ago?
/259
Leo has issues with
1. How the island can be in 2 separate CUs & avoid tariffs & customs checks
2. The GFA & consent
Hmm...does he ever think back to when his party agreed to partition 100 yrs ago?
/259
7/10/2019 - Over at the Scottish Outer House, Court of Session..
Cherry & Maugham are seeking an order to ensure Boris complies with the Benn Act &, in the event of no agreement on a deal or approval of no deal, he would seek an extension
Is Cherry still an MP I wonder?
/260a
Cherry & Maugham are seeking an order to ensure Boris complies with the Benn Act &, in the event of no agreement on a deal or approval of no deal, he would seek an extension
Is Cherry still an MP I wonder?
/260a
7/10/2019 - Lord Pentland ruled against the petitioners following unequivocal assurances from the Govt/Boris that they will comply with the Act
The Court starts charging the plaintiffs rent
While Joanna whiles away the hours, day-dreaming...
/260b
The Court starts charging the plaintiffs rent
While Joanna whiles away the hours, day-dreaming...
/260b
8/10/2019 - Whisper it...
Parliament is prorogued in advance of the Queen’s Speech on 14/10
No court cases are brought on this occasion
/261
Parliament is prorogued in advance of the Queen’s Speech on 14/10
No court cases are brought on this occasion
/261
9/10/2019 - 🚨 ORDER, ORDERRRRRR🚨
David Sassoli, President of the EU Parliament reveals he has met with Speaker Bercow to discuss preferred Parliamentary options
The Speaker is getting above himself now
(Ed: I’ll leave the height jokes to you)
/262a
David Sassoli, President of the EU Parliament reveals he has met with Speaker Bercow to discuss preferred Parliamentary options
The Speaker is getting above himself now
(Ed: I’ll leave the height jokes to you)
/262a
9/10/2019 - In response to this outrageous meddling, @BelindadeLucy Brexit Party MEP, tells Mr. Sassoli how we are all feeling
Stand back...
/262b
Stand back...
/262b
10/10/2019 - Boris & Leo decide it’s good to walk while they talk
After 3 hours chatting they release a statement saying "they agreed they could see a pathway to a possible deal"
/263
After 3 hours chatting they release a statement saying "they agreed they could see a pathway to a possible deal"
/263
Parliament rests, the people must rest.
Our beloved Queen speaks tomorrow 👑
THE END OF ACT XI
/264
Our beloved Queen speaks tomorrow 👑
THE END OF ACT XI
/264
14/10/2019 - The Queen’s Speech
"My Govt’s priority has always been to LEAVE the EU, to seek a new partnership based on free trade & friendly co-operation. My Ministers will work to implement new regimes, seizing the opportunities arising from LEAVING the EU"
Yes Ma’am
/265
"My Govt’s priority has always been to LEAVE the EU, to seek a new partnership based on free trade & friendly co-operation. My Ministers will work to implement new regimes, seizing the opportunities arising from LEAVING the EU"
Yes Ma’am
/265
15/10/2019 - Beyond The Wall
At the Scottish Nationalist Party conference, Nicola Queen of The North is making a speech
It’s full of creativity with loads of great new & unique ideas
/266
At the Scottish Nationalist Party conference, Nicola Queen of The North is making a speech
It’s full of creativity with loads of great new & unique ideas
/266
But when all is said & done, there is only One Queen of The Kingdom
Nicola bears witness ⬇️
/267
Nicola bears witness ⬇️
/267
17/10/2019 - 🚨BREAKING NEWS from Brussels🚨
Boris has only gone & agreed a new deal with the EU Commission. This means we’ll be able to Leave by 31/10/19 - surely no-one will stand in our way now?
Jean-Claude is absolutely beside himself with joy before singing us a song
/268
Boris has only gone & agreed a new deal with the EU Commission. This means we’ll be able to Leave by 31/10/19 - surely no-one will stand in our way now?
Jean-Claude is absolutely beside himself with joy before singing us a song
/268
17/10/2019 - in the House of Commons, MPs agree that Parliament should sit on Saturday 19/10 to debate & vote on Boris’ new deal
Optimism is in the air
/269
Optimism is in the air
/269
19/10/2019 - Boris presents his deal to MPs
Bercow selects Letwin’s amendment which if passed would withhold approval of the deal, until the legislation to enact it is passed by MPs, a move that would automatically trigger the Benn Act
Does it pass? Of course 322-306
/270a
Bercow selects Letwin’s amendment which if passed would withhold approval of the deal, until the legislation to enact it is passed by MPs, a move that would automatically trigger the Benn Act
Does it pass? Of course 322-306
/270a
19/10/2019 - Today is the day in the Benn Act whereby if a deal hasn’t been signed, & in order to avoid no deal, Boris is obliged to request an extension to 31 Jan 20
To avoid doing time in a Scottish gaol, Boris sends 3 letters including an unsigned photocopy
Bastards!
/270b
To avoid doing time in a Scottish gaol, Boris sends 3 letters including an unsigned photocopy
Bastards!
/270b
19/10/2019 - People’s Vote March No.4 takes place in London
Apparently 1m people marched under the Let Us Be Heard banner
Come back with another 16.4m & we’ll talk chaps
There was singing & dancing.....
/271
Apparently 1m people marched under the Let Us Be Heard banner
Come back with another 16.4m & we’ll talk chaps
There was singing & dancing.....
/271
21/10/2019 - Emperor Bercow rules that the motion tabled by the Govt for today’s debate "is the same in substance as that which was decided on Saturday" adding "page 397 of Erskine May is clear such a motion ‘may not be brought forward again during that same session’”
/272a
/272a
21/10/2019 - The Govt introduces the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill to Parliament
Jacob Rees-Mogg sets out the proposed 3 day timetable for the passage of the Bill
God said "Let there be light"; and there was light
That was in one day so this should be easy
/272b
Jacob Rees-Mogg sets out the proposed 3 day timetable for the passage of the Bill
God said "Let there be light"; and there was light
That was in one day so this should be easy
/272b
22/10/2019 - The EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill passes 2nd Reading in the Commons (329-299)
HALLELU....but wait.....
The Programme motion setting out the 3 day timetable loses 322-308. It’s too rushed. Apparently.
Boris pauses the Bill while Brexiteers man the ditches
/273
HALLELU....but wait.....
The Programme motion setting out the 3 day timetable loses 322-308. It’s too rushed. Apparently.
Boris pauses the Bill while Brexiteers man the ditches
/273
26/10/2019 - Jubilation in the REVOKE camp. This is the moment they’ve been waiting for - the swagger is up, opportunity knocks
Swinson has a voice in her head (Chuka) she can win 200 seats
Blackford sees it as a chance to win seats before Salmond goes to court
Shall we?
/273a
Swinson has a voice in her head (Chuka) she can win 200 seats
Blackford sees it as a chance to win seats before Salmond goes to court
Shall we?
/273a
26/10/2019 - Oh yes we shall
Jo & Ian agree to propose an amendment to the FTPA to allow an election on 9/12, providing the EU extends A50 by 3 mths
Labour is not involved but is compelled to support
The vote would only require a simple majority
Jo & Ian write to Tusk
/273b
Jo & Ian agree to propose an amendment to the FTPA to allow an election on 9/12, providing the EU extends A50 by 3 mths
Labour is not involved but is compelled to support
The vote would only require a simple majority
Jo & Ian write to Tusk
/273b
26/10/2019 - The strategy:
3 month extension takes no deal off the table & gives the public a chance to elect a LibDem government who will, with a majority, Revoke A50. Otherwise they’ll introduce a People’s Vote
/273c
3 month extension takes no deal off the table & gives the public a chance to elect a LibDem government who will, with a majority, Revoke A50. Otherwise they’ll introduce a People’s Vote
/273c
28/10/2019 - with stunning timing, Donald Tusk, one of the EU Presidents, announces the EU27 have agreed to a ‘flextension’ meaning the UK could leave before 31 Jan 2020 if a deal is approved by the House.
Our Norm’s got it covered
/274
Our Norm’s got it covered
/274
28/10/2019 - For the 3rd time the Govt puts forward a motion under the FTPA to hold an early General Election but although the vote goes 299-70 in favour, it doesn’t meet the minimum vote requirement (434) under the FTPA
/275
/275
29/10/2019 - the Govt introduces the Early Parliamentary General Election Bill
Before the main vote it brings a motion to change the date from 9/12 to 12/12 & wins by 20 (315-295)
The Bill smashes through 3rd reading 437-20
/276
Before the main vote it brings a motion to change the date from 9/12 to 12/12 & wins by 20 (315-295)
The Bill smashes through 3rd reading 437-20
/276
31/10/2019 - on Halloween the Early Parliamentary General Election Act receives Royal Assent
Who’s it going to be a Fright Night for?
GAME ON
(Love The Queen)
/277
Who’s it going to be a Fright Night for?
GAME ON
(Love The Queen)
/277
In a most unexpected turn of events REVOKE has played its Joker. Are they brave or are they blinded by their own arrogance?
Tune in next time to find out...
THE END OF ACT XII
/278
Tune in next time to find out...
THE END OF ACT XII
/278
5/11/2019 - LibDem leader Jo Swinson makes a speech...
...that leaves everybody speechless. Chuka, have you been whispering in Jo’s ear again?
/279
...that leaves everybody speechless. Chuka, have you been whispering in Jo’s ear again?
/279
6/11/2019 - Tom Watson, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party resigns because of the "brutality & hostility" he suffered at the hands of his critics....
...from within his own party.
Labour doing what Labour does
Tom jogs on
/280
...from within his own party.
Labour doing what Labour does
Tom jogs on
/280
14/11/2019 - The EU Commission launches infringement proceedings against the UK following our failure to name a candidate for European Commissioner
/281
/281
26/11/2019 - the great Andrew Neil interviews Nicola Queen of The North
Not a mention of Independence on this occasion but her record on the sNAT health service is pish. Probably why you never hear her talking about it
I find she has a terribly weak neck under pressure
/282
Not a mention of Independence on this occasion but her record on the sNAT health service is pish. Probably why you never hear her talking about it
I find she has a terribly weak neck under pressure
/282
27/11/2019 - the great Andrew Neil interviews PM-elect Jo
Andrew forgets she’s a proper politician now & not a Tory lackey in the coalition - nice to go over old times tho eh
And apparently she has a thing for 16-18 year olds 🤷♂️
/283
Andrew forgets she’s a proper politician now & not a Tory lackey in the coalition - nice to go over old times tho eh
And apparently she has a thing for 16-18 year olds 🤷♂️
/283
30/11/2019 - Donald Tusk, one of the EU Presidents, is in his last day in the job.
I wonder where he’s heading next? Somewhere hot I hope....
/284
I wonder where he’s heading next? Somewhere hot I hope....
/284
4/12/2019 - the great Andrew Neil interviews The Great Leader
It tells you all you need to know about Labour’s Brexit policy when The Great Leader prevents the great Andrew Neil from asking a question about it, preferring to talk longer about Labour’s antisemitism
/285
It tells you all you need to know about Labour’s Brexit policy when The Great Leader prevents the great Andrew Neil from asking a question about it, preferring to talk longer about Labour’s antisemitism
/285
The Revoke Alliance is in half-swing
LD, Greens & Plaid agree to split 60 seats: 43 LibDem, 10 Green, 7 Plaid
When asked whether she was happy to stand down in so many seats, Ms Lucas said she had to do what’s right for the majority. REALLY!!
Labour took its ball home
/286
LD, Greens & Plaid agree to split 60 seats: 43 LibDem, 10 Green, 7 Plaid
When asked whether she was happy to stand down in so many seats, Ms Lucas said she had to do what’s right for the majority. REALLY!!
Labour took its ball home
/286
In a proper show of magnanimity, Nigel Farage agrees to not stand against the Tories in the 317 seats where they are incumbent. He knows the Leave vote will split & Brexit is too important for party politics. Revokers take note
/287
/287
The great Andrew Neil interviews Boris Johnson
/288
/288
Jo Swinson’s Guru, Chuka Umunna, explaining what’s not gonna happen, twice
/289
/289
The polls are in & Despite Brexit the Independent Group for Change (formerly known as CUK) are making a great impact with the voters
The main issue they face is they are Independent of any
/290
The main issue they face is they are Independent of any
/290
12/12/2019 - THE BIG DAY - It’s 10pm - The polls have closed...
Jesus it’s tense 😬
COME ON BORIS - WIN FOR GOD’S SAKE!!
The countdown starts....I can’t take it....I can’t watch
PLEEEEASSSEEEEEEE.........
/291
Jesus it’s tense 😬
COME ON BORIS - WIN FOR GOD’S SAKE!!
The countdown starts....I can’t take it....I can’t watch
PLEEEEASSSEEEEEEE.........
/291
THANK YOU GOD🙏🙏🙏🙏
/292
/292
12/12/2019 - Our Brexit Dream is alive - We’re Leaving in January
No Ifs No Buts - We’re Getting Brexit Done - No Need to Die in a Ditch
We are saved!
/293
No Ifs No Buts - We’re Getting Brexit Done - No Need to Die in a Ditch
We are saved!
/293
One war is won. Another will begin.
THE END OF ACT XIII
/294
THE END OF ACT XIII
/294
13/12/2019 - After all the votes have been counted the picture is a masterpiece
Boris has the largest Tory majority since Maggie in 1987 & it is not over-stating the matter to say an 80 seat majority changes the future of the country
Jeremy won the argument tho
/295
Boris has the largest Tory majority since Maggie in 1987 & it is not over-stating the matter to say an 80 seat majority changes the future of the country
Jeremy won the argument tho
/295
13/12/2019 - The fallout from the election is nuclear
Not since 1989 has a wall been taken down so comprehensively by the people. Boris takes so many Labour seats, some never held by anyone else
E Mids - 6
W Mids - 9
Wales - 6
Yorke - 9
NW - 12
NE - 7
BREXIT SPEAKS
/296
Not since 1989 has a wall been taken down so comprehensively by the people. Boris takes so many Labour seats, some never held by anyone else
E Mids - 6
W Mids - 9
Wales - 6
Yorke - 9
NW - 12
NE - 7
BREXIT SPEAKS
/296
13/12/2019 - Jo Swinson, PM-elect, loses her seat to the SNP
What is it they say about a fool & their parliamentary seat?
Yes, soon parted
Nicola, Queen of The North, Jo’s Partner-in-Revoke, is extremely sympathetic to her fellow Scot
Solidarity, Sister ✊
/297
What is it they say about a fool & their parliamentary seat?
Yes, soon parted
Nicola, Queen of The North, Jo’s Partner-in-Revoke, is extremely sympathetic to her fellow Scot
Solidarity, Sister ✊
/297
13/12/2019 - And talking of the Revoke Alliance they ended up with 16 seats between them, winning in 9 of the 60 they shared out between them
LibDem - 11
Plaid - 4
Green - 1
Only 310 seats short
Ms Lucas is probably the only single-MP party in the world with 2 Leaders
/298
LibDem - 11
Plaid - 4
Green - 1
Only 310 seats short
Ms Lucas is probably the only single-MP party in the world with 2 Leaders
/298
13/12/2019 - And what of Labour?
After winning its lowest number of seats since 1935, & a 4th election defeat in a row, Jeremy Corbyn resigns, sort of...
In typical fashion, The Great Leader, wants a process of reflection before he leaves. He has a problem with Leaving.
/299
After winning its lowest number of seats since 1935, & a 4th election defeat in a row, Jeremy Corbyn resigns, sort of...
In typical fashion, The Great Leader, wants a process of reflection before he leaves. He has a problem with Leaving.
/299
13/12/2019 - Our favourite Defector Anna Soubry loses her seat with 8.5% of the vote & her party ends up with 0 seats.
Zilch. Nada.
Within a week of the election, Anna closes the party down
Don’t laugh
/300
Zilch. Nada.
Within a week of the election, Anna closes the party down
Don’t laugh
/300
13/12/2019 - 10 other Defectors ventured to the electorate, none returned
Berger, Gapes, Gyimah, Lee, Leslie, Sandbach, Shuker, Smith, Umunna (The PM Whisperer), Wollaston
Gone. Repaid. In Full.
/301
Berger, Gapes, Gyimah, Lee, Leslie, Sandbach, Shuker, Smith, Umunna (The PM Whisperer), Wollaston
Gone. Repaid. In Full.
/301
13/12/2019 - Parliament is expunged of many of the Brexit Blockers & Wreckers
Allen, Boles, Clarke, Greening, Grieve, Letwin, Gauke, Hammond, Hammond, Stewart & Rudd
None of whom had the cahunas to stand
Go on, be off & do not darken the door of this place ever again
/302
Allen, Boles, Clarke, Greening, Grieve, Letwin, Gauke, Hammond, Hammond, Stewart & Rudd
None of whom had the cahunas to stand
Go on, be off & do not darken the door of this place ever again
/302
13/12/2019 - What of the Scottish Nationalist Party?
For the 4th time in my life they facilitate a Tory government
1979
2015
2017
2019
By signing the election pact with the PM-elect they consigned Remain AND Revoke to the dustbin. Accidental heroes all
mòran taing
/303
For the 4th time in my life they facilitate a Tory government
1979
2015
2017
2019
By signing the election pact with the PM-elect they consigned Remain AND Revoke to the dustbin. Accidental heroes all
mòran taing
/303
13/12/2019 - What do the FBPE make of it all?
Today was a good day. God’s work is good
/304
Today was a good day. God’s work is good
/304
13/12/2019 - Boris gives a victory speech but it’s far more gratifying to see our favourite war hero betting blamed for Labour’s annihilation
Alistair specialises in annihilation
/305
Alistair specialises in annihilation
/305
20/12/2019 - 1 week after the General Election the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill passes 2nd Reading
It doesn’t matter what the opposition does now. That’s what an 80 seat majority gives you
Thank Nicola for that
/306
It doesn’t matter what the opposition does now. That’s what an 80 seat majority gives you
Thank Nicola for that
/306
25/12/2019 - Christmas Day
Boris is thinking about how to thank Nicola for his massive majority. What could he give her that would mean more to her than anything else?
He thought about giving her a Section 30. Then decided not to
They say it’s the thought that counts
/307
Boris is thinking about how to thank Nicola for his massive majority. What could he give her that would mean more to her than anything else?
He thought about giving her a Section 30. Then decided not to
They say it’s the thought that counts
/307
26/12/2019 - Foxing Day
Our favourite Barrister comes in to bat early for a session in the nets. Today he enjoys a good knockabout & takes to Twitter to share the great news with all his fans
However he hasn’t thought it through & his friends in the EU are
Fuhrer-ious
/308
Our favourite Barrister comes in to bat early for a session in the nets. Today he enjoys a good knockabout & takes to Twitter to share the great news with all his fans
However he hasn’t thought it through & his friends in the EU are
Fuhrer-ious
/308
31/12/2019 - Something strange has happened. Brexit is no longer the lead item on the TV news. It used to be 24/7, now it’s often not even mentioned.
The ground has shifted. We Leave the EU in one month
THE END OF ACT XIV
/309
The ground has shifted. We Leave the EU in one month
THE END OF ACT XIV
/309
8/1/2020 - Ursula von der Leyen, one of the EU Presidents, as all Europhiles do, tries to claim Winston Churchill as one of their own. Forgetting that he said:
"We are with Europe, not of it. We are linked but not compromised. We are associated but not absorbed’ ✌️
/310
"We are with Europe, not of it. We are linked but not compromised. We are associated but not absorbed’ ✌️
/310
13-22/1/2020 - The EU (Withdrawal Agreement) is debated in the Lords & then sent back to the Commons where MPs vote to remove each amendment. The Lords then just accepts the fact none of their amendments were accepted.
And the point of wasting 9 days was?
/311
And the point of wasting 9 days was?
/311
23/1/2020 - The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 receives Royal Assent & becomes UK Law
24/1/2020 - The Agreement is signed by Charles Michel of France, Ursula von der Leyen of Germany & Boris Johnson of the UK
It’s like Versaille all over again
/312
24/1/2020 - The Agreement is signed by Charles Michel of France, Ursula von der Leyen of Germany & Boris Johnson of the UK
It’s like Versaille all over again
/312
29/1/2020 - Godfather of Brexit, Nigel Farage gives his final speech in the EU Parliament
It flags the end of UK representation in the parliament. Much to EU Commissioner, & one-time presenter of Celebrity Farm on Ireland’s RTE, Mairead McGuinness’ obvious distress
/313
It flags the end of UK representation in the parliament. Much to EU Commissioner, & one-time presenter of Celebrity Farm on Ireland’s RTE, Mairead McGuinness’ obvious distress
/313
31/1/2020 - 17,196 days after joining & 1,317 days after the Referendum, The United Kingdom leaves the EU. For good.
Guy Verhofstadt, Donald Tusk, Jean-Claude Juncker - we have beaten them all. Giscard D’Estaing, can you hear me? Your boys took one hell of a beating
/314
Guy Verhofstadt, Donald Tusk, Jean-Claude Juncker - we have beaten them all. Giscard D’Estaing, can you hear me? Your boys took one hell of a beating
/314
31/1/2020 - David Cameron - the man who got us OUT ➡️
/315a
/315a
31/1/2020 - Nigel Farage - the man who got us OUT OUT ➡️➡️
/315b
/315b
31/1/2020 - Dominic Cummings, the most laid back man in the Universe. EVER.
Tip Top
/316
Tip Top
/316
31/1/2020 - And what of Remain/Revoke/Rejoin?
Our great friend in the Lords, Mr. Andrew Adonis sums it up best
"Grief & bereavement take a while to overcome. Sometimes they are never overcome"
/317
Our great friend in the Lords, Mr. Andrew Adonis sums it up best
"Grief & bereavement take a while to overcome. Sometimes they are never overcome"
/317
1/2/2020 - the day after....
And as if by some miracle, the sky is....well...still up in the sky
/318
And as if by some miracle, the sky is....well...still up in the sky
/318
Feb-Mar 2020 - After the excitement of the last 4 years things are quiet with both sides concentrating on position statements. The first round of negs starts
Now we’ve left, Merkel & Macron need to come together to save the EU but that’s a minor point
Here’s our guy ⬇️👌
/319
Now we’ve left, Merkel & Macron need to come together to save the EU but that’s a minor point
Here’s our guy ⬇️👌
/319
24/3/2020 - China performs a hugely successful test of its global supply chains & delivers to the whole world a virus.
The UK goes into Lockdown. The Labour Party leadership contest goes on
/320
The UK goes into Lockdown. The Labour Party leadership contest goes on
/320
4/4/2020 - Sir Keir Rodney Starmer is elected as Leader of the Labour Party. Older brother Del thinks it’s triffick
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath & Revoke Ultra, he’s hoping his humble Socialist existence in London’s Highgate will resonate with the Red Wall
/321
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath & Revoke Ultra, he’s hoping his humble Socialist existence in London’s Highgate will resonate with the Red Wall
/321
5-12/4/2020 - hearing the news, Boris has what he thinks is a laughing fit. But it’s the virus & he’s admitted to hospital & spends a few days in intensive care
The nation holds its breath. God is again on Boris’ side & he makes it through
He has deliveries to make
/322
The nation holds its breath. God is again on Boris’ side & he makes it through
He has deliveries to make
/322
20/4/2020 - using the virus as cover, Rejoiners are making noises that we should request an extension to the Transition period
They proper give me the needle 💉
/323
They proper give me the needle 💉
/323
29/4/2020 - Boris & Carrie announce the birth of their baby boy & Adam Boulton is overflowing with joy for the happy couple
/324
/324
The couple rest. The baby doesn’t
THE END OF ACT XV
/325
THE END OF ACT XV
/325
8/5/2020 - After years of Institutional Remainer harassment, particularly by the Electoral Commission, the Police ended its investigation into Darren Grimes. He got his £20grand back & was completely exonerated
Apart from the accused, Spot the Brexiteer ⬇️
/326
Apart from the accused, Spot the Brexiteer ⬇️
/326
15/5/2020 - Revokers from 6 minority parties write to Michel Barnier asking for a 2 year extension. On who’s behalf?
Usual suspects include Davey, Lucas & Blackford
A thorn between 2 thorns
/327
Usual suspects include Davey, Lucas & Blackford
A thorn between 2 thorns
/327
25/5/2020 - in his usual sanguine manner, Barnier responds to the Minority Six
/328
/328
12/6/2020 - Michael Gove confirms there will be no extension
"As a sovereign country we are taking back control of our borders, money & laws"
Who doesn’t want to listen to that again & again & again
/329
"As a sovereign country we are taking back control of our borders, money & laws"
Who doesn’t want to listen to that again & again & again
/329
15/6/2020 - Boris meets 3 of the 8 EU Presidents
The animal analogies are flying as Boris tells the EU to put a Tiger in the Tank while Charles Michel refuses to buy a Pig in a Poke
The reality is talks might as well be Dead as a Dodo
This is just muddying the waters
/330
The animal analogies are flying as Boris tells the EU to put a Tiger in the Tank while Charles Michel refuses to buy a Pig in a Poke
The reality is talks might as well be Dead as a Dodo
This is just muddying the waters
/330
23/6/2020 - 4th Anniversary of our Independence Day
The man himself
/331
The man himself
/331
24/6/2020 - The timetable for the LibDem leadership election is announced
PM-elect Jo Swinson left 6 months ago but no-one noticed
/332
PM-elect Jo Swinson left 6 months ago but no-one noticed
/332
26/6/2020 - Not to be outdone in the ‘writing to Barnier’ stakes, #BrexitLegend Mark Francois sends his own missive
In his intro he explains that he’s Chairman of the ERG adding "it is possible that you may have heard of us"
Or in other words "Do you know who I am mate?"
/333
In his intro he explains that he’s Chairman of the ERG adding "it is possible that you may have heard of us"
Or in other words "Do you know who I am mate?"
/333
1/7/2020 - the deadline to request an extension to the transition period (30/6) has passed
One shackle at a time...
/334
One shackle at a time...
/334
30/7 - The LibDem contenders for the leadership are confirmed
Sir Ed Davey receives 5 of the available 8 nominations & Layla Moran the other 3
An incredible 18.2% of the party’s MPs are in the running
Ed goes that extra mile to win the voters over
/335
Sir Ed Davey receives 5 of the available 8 nominations & Layla Moran the other 3
An incredible 18.2% of the party’s MPs are in the running
Ed goes that extra mile to win the voters over
/335
21/8/2020 - The 7th round of UK-EU future relationship negotiations concludes
/336
/336
27/8/2020 - Ed Davey’s plan works. He’s elected Leader of the Liberal Democrats
He has a message for his party, his fans & his dance troupe
/337
He has a message for his party, his fans & his dance troupe
/337
Aug 2020 - 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
A Free Trade Agreement with our friends in South Korea with whom we shared £11.8b in trade in 2019
Sovereign nations working together for each other’s benefit
Merkel, Macron et al would love to do this
They can’t - they’re in the EU 🤷♂️
/338
A Free Trade Agreement with our friends in South Korea with whom we shared £11.8b in trade in 2019
Sovereign nations working together for each other’s benefit
Merkel, Macron et al would love to do this
They can’t - they’re in the EU 🤷♂️
/338
Aug 2020 - 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
An Economic Partnership Agreement with 5 nations within the Southern Africa Customs Union + Mozambique (SACUM) with whom we shared £11.9b in trade in 2019
Great this freedom lark innit
#BrexitQED
/339
An Economic Partnership Agreement with 5 nations within the Southern Africa Customs Union + Mozambique (SACUM) with whom we shared £11.9b in trade in 2019
Great this freedom lark innit
#BrexitQED
/339
31/8/2020 - Ed Davey announces the LibDems will no longer pursue a policy of Rejoining the EU
"People need to understand what a party is about. Rejoin is not where the British people are at"
Could have told you that. Should have called me. 4 years ago!
/340
"People need to understand what a party is about. Rejoin is not where the British people are at"
Could have told you that. Should have called me. 4 years ago!
/340
2/9/2020 - Michel Barnier is very worried. He’s also disappointed that the UK has the gall to stand up for itself in negotiations
When Boris threatens to leave with No Deal he says flippantly "good luck"
Boris & Lord Frost are doing a sterling job it seems
/341a
When Boris threatens to leave with No Deal he says flippantly "good luck"
Boris & Lord Frost are doing a sterling job it seems
/341a
2/9/2020 - Barnier is complaining that we won’t sign up to his "level playing field" on competition ⬇️
The EU kick off from the end to your left
/341b
The EU kick off from the end to your left
/341b
2/9/2020 - Barnier is also complaining we won’t compromise on Fisheries
The EU’s catch versus the UK catch ⬇️
/341c
The EU’s catch versus the UK catch ⬇️
/341c
2/9/2020 - Finally, Barnier is complaining that we won’t allow the ECJ to be the arbiter of disputes ⬇️
/341d
/341d
2/9/2020 - What Barnier is really worried about is we’ll leave the EU in our dust
Where’d everyone go?
/341e
Where’d everyone go?
/341e
9/9/2020 - The Govt throws a hand-grenade into the negotiations by introducing the Internal Markets Bill. The Bill is designed to ensure trade between all 4 home nations remains barrier free. Problem is it over-rides parts of the Withdrawal Agreement..
/342a
/342a
9/9/2020 - The Government is forced to admit the Bill does break International Law
But only in a very specific & limited way
/342b
But only in a very specific & limited way
/342b
11/9/2020 - Leaders at the EU Parliament say they will refuse to give consent to any future deal if London disregards the Withdrawal Agreement.
/343
/343
14/9/2020 - The Internal Markets Bill passes 2nd Reading
This is a different government now
/344
This is a different government now
/344
16/9/2020 - Ursula von der Leyen in her first State of the Union address channels her inner Margaret Thatcher
Amazing how EU politicians always quote our great leaders. Do not not have any of their own?
/345
Amazing how EU politicians always quote our great leaders. Do not not have any of their own?
/345
1/10/2020 - After the UK Internal Markets Bill passes 3rd Reading by 84 (340-256), Ursula von der Leyen announces the EU will initiate legal proceedings to prevent the UK from over-riding the Withdrawal Agreement
They’re really trying to butter us up now
/346
They’re really trying to butter us up now
/346
7/10/2020 - The UK Information Commissioner’s Office found no evidence that Cambridge Analytica misused data to influence the Brexit referendum in 2016
Elizabeth Denham also found no evidence of Russian involvement in the referendum
Terrible Shahm-ir that
/347
Elizabeth Denham also found no evidence of Russian involvement in the referendum
Terrible Shahm-ir that
/347
15/10/2020 - After the EU Council meeting Boris suspends talks accusing the EU of not being serious
No Deal. No problem
/348
No Deal. No problem
/348
16-21/10/2020 - Talks are off, talks are on, talks are intensified, talks are deadlocked, a breakthrough is imminent, No deal is the likely outcome.....
/349
/349
23/10/2020 - 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan with whom we shared £14.7b in trade in 2019
Remainers told us these deals couldn’t be done. That we’d be alone in the world. Wrong again.
Trade Deal Truss leads the way ➡️🌏
/350
A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan with whom we shared £14.7b in trade in 2019
Remainers told us these deals couldn’t be done. That we’d be alone in the world. Wrong again.
Trade Deal Truss leads the way ➡️🌏
/350
29/10/2020 - The long awaited report from the Equality & Human Rights Commission into antisemitism in the Labour Party is published
Labour is bang to rights. We all knew that.
/351
Labour is bang to rights. We all knew that.
/351
30/10/2020 - The Great Leader is suspended from the Labour Party. His leadership of Labour truly has been a ‘race to the bottom’
John McTernan was right - they needed their heads felt
🎵Oy Vey Jeremy Corbyn, Oy Vey Jeremy Corbyn..🎵
/352
John McTernan was right - they needed their heads felt
🎵Oy Vey Jeremy Corbyn, Oy Vey Jeremy Corbyn..🎵
/352
4/11/2020 - The Great Election Robbery is well underway
/353
/353
9/11/20 - What is it with John Major and referendums?
He denied us one on Maastricht
He would have denied us one on Brexit
He wanted a 2nd one to overturn Brexit
He doesn’t want one on Scottish independence
He wants 2!
One on the principle of secession & one on a deal
/354
He denied us one on Maastricht
He would have denied us one on Brexit
He wanted a 2nd one to overturn Brexit
He doesn’t want one on Scottish independence
He wants 2!
One on the principle of secession & one on a deal
/354
11/11/2020 - The Immigration Act receives Royal Assent
Free Movement of People will end at 11pm on 31/12/2020
/355
Free Movement of People will end at 11pm on 31/12/2020
/355
13/11/2020 - #BrexitLegend Dominic Cummings leaves No.10 for good
The world is left wondering. What’s in the box?...
#DeadlySins
/356
The world is left wondering. What’s in the box?...
#DeadlySins
/356
26/11/2020 - Everyone’s favourite investigative journalist, Carole Cadwalladr, admits in court her claims that Russian money funded the Leave campaign lacked any evidence. And she also has to pay Arron Banks’ £62k costs
Another Remainer Plank removed
/357
Another Remainer Plank removed
/357
5/12/2020 - Boris & Ursula get on the phone
Nothing changes. 3 significant differences remain: Fish, ECJ, Competition (FEC)
At this stage I’d be inclined to tell the EU to FEC Off
/358
Nothing changes. 3 significant differences remain: Fish, ECJ, Competition (FEC)
At this stage I’d be inclined to tell the EU to FEC Off
/358
8/12/2020 - 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
Agreement on Trade in Goods between the UK, Iceland & Norway with whom we shared £26.7b in trade in 2019
It’s like shooting fish in a barrel
/359
Agreement on Trade in Goods between the UK, Iceland & Norway with whom we shared £26.7b in trade in 2019
It’s like shooting fish in a barrel
/359
10/12/2020 - Much loved Sky News presenter Kay Burley is suspended for 6 mths after she held a birthday gathering the previous weekend, breaking coronavirus restrictions
Everyone now knows she’s 60 but she’s compensated with 6 months paid leave
Nice work if you can get it
/360
Everyone now knows she’s 60 but she’s compensated with 6 months paid leave
Nice work if you can get it
/360
10/12/2020 - Much loved Sky News political journalist Beth Rigby is also suspended for 3 mths for the same transgression
Although she can console herself that she is not 60
Beff is accused of double standards for not resigning after Dom Cummings public flogging ⬇️
/361
Although she can console herself that she is not 60
Beff is accused of double standards for not resigning after Dom Cummings public flogging ⬇️
/361
10/12/2020 - 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
Free Trade Agreement with Singapore with whom we’ve shared £17.6b in trade in 2019
Trusst in Liz
/362
Free Trade Agreement with Singapore with whom we’ve shared £17.6b in trade in 2019
Trusst in Liz
/362
11/12/2020 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
Free Trade Agreement with Vietnam with whom we shared £5.7b in trade in 2019
Liz Truss is really putting her elbow to the task
#BrexitQED ➡️🌏
/363
Free Trade Agreement with Vietnam with whom we shared £5.7b in trade in 2019
Liz Truss is really putting her elbow to the task
#BrexitQED ➡️🌏
/363
Mid-Dec 2020
Spain - "we need a deal"
France - "we’ll scupper a deal"
Germany - "we’ll take no deal"
Italy - "no deal is better than a bad deal"
Happy Families!
/364
Spain - "we need a deal"
France - "we’ll scupper a deal"
Germany - "we’ll take no deal"
Italy - "no deal is better than a bad deal"
Happy Families!
/364
14/12/2020 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
Official signing of the Services Agreement with Switzerland.
We shared £37b in trade in 2019
Liz Truss is moving mountains every day
/365
Official signing of the Services Agreement with Switzerland.
We shared £37b in trade in 2019
Liz Truss is moving mountains every day
/365
15/12/2020 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
Trade Continuity Agreement signed with Mexico. We shared £5b in trade in 2019
This is the 7th of 11 members of the Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific trade bloc (CPTPP) with whom we’ve signed a trade deal
Estupenda!
/366
Trade Continuity Agreement signed with Mexico. We shared £5b in trade in 2019
This is the 7th of 11 members of the Comprehensive & Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific trade bloc (CPTPP) with whom we’ve signed a trade deal
Estupenda!
/366
17/12/2020 - The UK Internal Markets Act receives Royal Assent & becomes UK Law
Scottish Nationalist Party spokesman Ian Blackford makes a speech in Parliament
/367
Scottish Nationalist Party spokesman Ian Blackford makes a speech in Parliament
/367
20/12/2020 - in a last desperate attempt to Remain, Nicola, Queen of the North, calls for an extension to the transition period.
Nae nae nae
/368
Nae nae nae
/368
22/12/2020 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
Trade Continuity Agreement signed with Canada with whom we shared £20b in trade in 2019
The EU is still talking about No Deal. Fine by me
The way Liz Truss is going we won’t need an EU deal!
She is a 2020 hero
/369
Trade Continuity Agreement signed with Canada with whom we shared £20b in trade in 2019
The EU is still talking about No Deal. Fine by me
The way Liz Truss is going we won’t need an EU deal!
She is a 2020 hero
/369
24/12/2020 - THE DEAL IS DONE
THE EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement is sealed
Using the much used mantra from the EU Referendum in 2016, Boris says the deal allows the UK to "take back control"
The circle is finally closed. We leave in 7 days!
/370
THE EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement is sealed
Using the much used mantra from the EU Referendum in 2016, Boris says the deal allows the UK to "take back control"
The circle is finally closed. We leave in 7 days!
/370
26/12/2020 - The deal runs to 1,246 pages & needs to be translated into the EU’s 24 official languages
/371
/371
29/12/2020 🚨TRADE DEAL ALERT🚨
Free Trade Agreement signed with Turkey with whom we shared £18.6b in trade in 2019
Not satisfied with her work so far, and while everyone is slapping backs, Trade Deal Truss is still gobbling up deals
/372
Free Trade Agreement signed with Turkey with whom we shared £18.6b in trade in 2019
Not satisfied with her work so far, and while everyone is slapping backs, Trade Deal Truss is still gobbling up deals
/372
30/12/2020 - The European Union (Future Relationship) Bill sails through 2nd & 3rd Reading with an identical majority of 448 (521-73) & receives Royal Assent
Labour finally votes FOR something that wins
Scottish Parliament votes against it but it’s none of their business
/373
Labour finally votes FOR something that wins
Scottish Parliament votes against it but it’s none of their business
/373
31/12/2020 - THE BIG DAY
A day many have devoted their lives to. A day many UK citizens have waited decades for. A day many thought would never arrive
It’s 11pm...time to stand tall, time to stand proud, it’s time
Our time
/374
A day many have devoted their lives to. A day many UK citizens have waited decades for. A day many thought would never arrive
It’s 11pm...time to stand tall, time to stand proud, it’s time
Our time
/374
31/12/2020 - Meanwhile over in the EU
/375
/375
HEROES OF BREXIT
17,410,742 ordinary Brits. Heroes All
/376a
17,410,742 ordinary Brits. Heroes All
/376a
HEROES OF BREXIT
#TheBrexit40 Spartans
Only 40 MPs had a pristine voting record on Brexit matters throughout the May ministry
28 Conservatives
10 DUP
2 Labour
Our friend Anna confirms
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#TheBrexit40 Spartans
Only 40 MPs had a pristine voting record on Brexit matters throughout the May ministry
28 Conservatives
10 DUP
2 Labour
Our friend Anna confirms
/376c
HEROES OF BREXIT
Boris Johnson & Dominic Cummings
Helped win the Referendum
Came back to win a massive majority to break Remain hearts
Got Brexit Done by finally getting us out
They opened & closed the circle
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Boris Johnson & Dominic Cummings
Helped win the Referendum
Came back to win a massive majority to break Remain hearts
Got Brexit Done by finally getting us out
They opened & closed the circle
/376d
HEROES OF BREXIT
Sir David Frost
Negotiator extraordinaire
/376e
Sir David Frost
Negotiator extraordinaire
/376e
HEROES OF BREXIT
Gina Miller - The Darling of Remain
Without Gina’s undying commitment to Parliamentary Sovereignty, Theresa May would have side-stepped the Commons at all costs
Art 50 became an Act in Law. Without that step May’s BRINO might never have come before MPs
/376f
Gina Miller - The Darling of Remain
Without Gina’s undying commitment to Parliamentary Sovereignty, Theresa May would have side-stepped the Commons at all costs
Art 50 became an Act in Law. Without that step May’s BRINO might never have come before MPs
/376f
HEROES OF BREXIT
Our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt
"The Brits won’t leave the EU, they are not stupid. The UK is a dwarf without the EU"
And for putting his narcissism on full display in the documentary Brexit: Behind Closed Doors
Hi Ho Hi Ho.....
/376g
Our great friend in the EU Mr. Guy Verhofstadt
"The Brits won’t leave the EU, they are not stupid. The UK is a dwarf without the EU"
And for putting his narcissism on full display in the documentary Brexit: Behind Closed Doors
Hi Ho Hi Ho.....
/376g
HEROES OF BREXIT
The Labour Party
The Scottish Nationalist Party
The Liberal Democrats
For voting everything down in Parliament & facilitating the largest Tory majority since Maggie
It is they, more than anyone, who kept Brexit alive
17.4m Thanks
An epic tragicomedy
/376h
The Labour Party
The Scottish Nationalist Party
The Liberal Democrats
For voting everything down in Parliament & facilitating the largest Tory majority since Maggie
It is they, more than anyone, who kept Brexit alive
17.4m Thanks
An epic tragicomedy
/376h
/377
They think it’s all over.....
They think it’s all over.....
We are a free nation once again
"Our sovereignty does not come from Brussels, it is ours by right & by heritage" - Margaret Thatcher
THE END
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"Our sovereignty does not come from Brussels, it is ours by right & by heritage" - Margaret Thatcher
THE END
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