Yesterday was a bit of day. One firing and 17 resignations from the Shadow Cabinet, allegedly they have no confidence in Corbyn, more likely they have no confidence in the membership. There was a demo in Parliament Square, so I popped down to show my support for Corbyn, along with many others, some say 10,000 but I doubt it; but Parliament Sq. was full by the time Jezza spoke. I am trying to find some time to write something longer. There were some dogs present; demo dogs. …
Breach
This morning’s papers, or was it twitter suggests that Johnson will pursue EEA association i.e. like Norway, all the obligations without the a say in the rules; while this would be more than acceptable to me it is a massive breach with many of those who voted “Leave”. Certainly, a proof point that the Article 50, Exit agreement should be put to a vote. …
Discipline
Is the Labour Party now in a position that it has no discipline on Referenda, AV & EU? …
Cowardice
It would seem that turnout for the under 25’s wasn’t good, but we should remember that Cameron in his cowardice refused to allow 16-18 years olds to vote, unlike in Scotland, refused to allow EU citizens (and tax payers) in the UK the right to vote, refused to allow many British resident citizens in Europe to vote. The vote was also run on his purged electoral role.
Revolutions
Revolutions come in two parts, first Labour elects Corbyn as Leader, then the people vote to leave the EU. One step forward, two steps back. …
Fit
Parliamentary Sovereignty is not fit for purpose. …
Full Employment
I think the slogan, “Full Employment” needs to come back into fashion, real jobs and we give each the skills to do the work.
Delay
Yesterday, Boris and his coterie argue for delay in signing Article 50, the Praesidium of the EU makes it clear that uncertainty is unacceptable. …
Constitutions
I have become convinced by the failure of the argument about basic/human rights to get any traction that Parliamentary Sovereignty is anti-democratic. Democracies must have a basic law. …
Gutted!
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