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Jonathan Arnott
@JonathanArnott
Was an MEP, done with elected politics. Now a publisher. Also write, speak, consult & lecture. Chess Candidate Master. Enquiries: jonathan@steelcitypress.co.uk
Jan 19, 2019 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
If an Act of Parliament were passed TODAY for a 'second referendum', the minimum legal timescale would put polling day after Brexit Day on March 29th.

That's instant legislation, if Parliament wanted something it doesn't, and told the Electoral Commission to get lost. (thread) Think this through for a moment. The timelines here are actually important. The government saying 'a referendum would take over year' is a stretch: yes, the 2016 referendum took 13 months to organise. It could be done quicker but still the same fundamental problem exists...
Jan 15, 2019 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
A thread explaining what the European Parliament is voting on today, whilst Westminster votes on Brexit. In just one short voting session, a reminder of what the EU is doing - and the chilling nature of what Remain would actually mean. The EP votes on deploying the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Albania. Albania is not even a member of the EU. Borders and coastguards should be matters of national sovereignty for all nations, especially non-EU ones.