The Bruges Group spearheads the intellectual battle against the notion of ever–closer Union in Europe. RTs/likes not necessarily an endorsement of our views.
Dec 31, 2023 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
As we prepare to enter 2024, the fundamental problem in Westminster is that the political class is stuck in 2016.
Never having recovered from that year’s repudiation of the post-1997 liberal consensus, they now have real power but are devoid of vision. /1
Membership of the EU reduced Westminster to little more than a rubber stamp for big decisions taken in Brussels.
Much of Parliament’s work consisted of waving through the legislation required to enshrine such decisions in domestic law.
It was an easy, well-paid gig. /2
Oct 30, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Ironically, trying to blame Brexit for global economic headwinds requires a staggering level of ignorance about European current affairs.
The “enlightened” FBPE chattering classes can’t see beyond North London.
Here are some examples of what they’re ignoring:
The Government’s priorities at present should be:
1. Deal with the Northern Ireland Protocol.
2. Arrest the continuing issue of illegal migration across the Channel.
3. Reverse the unnecessary tax increases imposed last year. 1/44. Define a short, medium and long-term energy strategy which joins up geopolitical risk, the rising cost of living and moderates the net zero and green agenda to deliver credible, sustainable and affordable energy to these islands. 2/4
Oct 21, 2019 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
If MPs Vote FOR the deal are we Trapped in the EU with a Customs Union?
Is This a Carefully Laid Trap…?
1) The Letwin intervention on Saturday had the effect of invoking the Benn act requiring the PM to send an extension letter to the EU. But it ALSO REQUIRES...
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1) The Letwin intervention on Saturday had the effect of invoking the Benn act requiring the PM to send an extension letter to the EU. But it ALSO REQUIRES additional actions, including that the Political Declaration is changed.
