IN ANSWER TO JONATHAN REYNOLDS BLOG...

 

Dear Jonathan,

Sometimes, being on the outside looking in can have its advantages.

In your blog you tell us that on Wednesday night the Prime Minister gave a speech from 10 Downing Street which you considered deeply irresponsible. Whilst sharing nothing that would move the situation on, the PM laid the blame for the current chaos squarely with MPs, declaring ‘Parliament has done everything possible to avoid making a choice. Motion after motion has been tabled without Parliament ever deciding what it wants. I am not quick to speak ill of our leaders, but I’m afraid this is an out and out lie.’

Forgive me but, if ‘MP’s have been presented with motion after motion without Parliament ever deciding what it wants’, that tells me that this indecision and lack of will to effect the withdrawal from the EU, squarely lands on the shoulders of MP’s. And if The PM’s remarks outlining her frustration have hurt the feelings of MP’s then I suggest they are less thick skinned than the impression they constantly portray.

The point that seems to be conveniently forgotten is that Brexit was never about signing up to a new treaty with the EU. It was about us once again becoming a free independent country, and all that comes with it in choosing our own destiny and if Brexit is defeated then that will send a signal to every supporter of every cause, whether related to Brexit or not, that trying to gain their objectives by traditionally mutually accepted democratic means is now totally pointless. And who will you and all the other 649 MPs try to hang the blame for that situation on?

All over the media today we see a multitude of stories regaling of Sundays ‘Peoples March’ and the paradoxical online petition advocating that we should now revoke ‘Article 50’. Is it just me or do you not find it rather ironic in thinking that the government and the rest of those who sit in parliament should do something just because a lot of people have said that they want it?

What part of ‘Leave’ do ‘Remain’ MPs not understand? Why do so many MPs want to stay in a puppet Parliament, whose laws are created by unelected bureaucrats in Brussels?

You tell us that you voted ‘in favour of the short delay to Brexit, because, crashing out now amid this current mess would be irresponsible and you also voted against freewheeling out with no deal, because your priority is to protect local jobs’.

 

Labour tell us that if we leave with ‘no deal’ the loss of jobs will be catastrophic and the country will take a huge financial hit; but raw economic interest should not be, and historically hasn’t been, the only factor to consider when we take action as a nation. In fact I find it almost satirical that Labour’s front bench is arguing from an economical perspective. Over their years in opposition they have a not-so-impressive record of voting against many policies that show a direct economic benefit. So I really shouldn’t be surprised as Labour’s track record over their years in office has always ended with the country in financial jeopardy.

People say we could be better off outside the EU, - but as I say, that wasn’t ever a primary argument when the people voted to leave the EU.

These greasy pole climbing MP’s; whether Tory or Labour, show that they lack any vision of the better future that beckons. Quite the opposite in fact, their pathetic whining of how our country will be worse if they take responsibility from the EU tells us more about their inadequacies than about the bold vision of the people.

I am appalled by the machinations and games all politicians are playing. That includes the remain supporting Mrs May, who has lost the initiative throughout the ‘negotiations, the wavering government, Labour, who are split and the rest of the Tory and Labour remainers who have between them made this country a laughing stock.

You’ve got Jeremy Corbyn saying that Labour will back another vote only if it cannot force an election and will oppose Mrs May’s deal (whatever it contains) in all circumstances. So who’s not listening to whom?

On the other hand we hear from Labour’s Deputy Leader Tom Watson calling for a ‘peoples vote’ he can’t even be honest and call it another referendum; as the “only way to resolve” the impasse, in defiance of Labour’s official policy.

It’s quite obvious that all Labour is interested in is to get a General Election or at least another referendum, with the questions ‘Do you want to remain -or- do you want to remain just a little bit?

It’s time to be honest Jonathan. All MPs are letting the people down badly. They blame the public for bravely choosing freedom – but they do they not realise that voters won’t support any political party that denies the democratic vote?

If you doubt what I’m saying you only need listen to the ‘talking heads’ which appear daily on the various ‘political shows’ featuring politicians and ‘think-tank’ experts all spouting their personal opinions; none of which will be refuted by the majoritively pro-remain presenters unless their comments are leaning towards leave, and then they’ll constantly over speak and constantly interrupt which further obfuscates any answer.

In summery Jonathan, the national question is now and has always been one of maintaining a semblance of democracy. Closer to home however - in our ‘first past the post’ voting system; with Tameside’s vast numbers of ‘leave’ voters, your question must be ‘will more people in my constituency vote for me than for my nearest rival’

Jonathan, the campaign was fought, the vote was held, turnout was very high, and the public gave their verdict. MPs on both Tory and Labour benches voted to uphold the decision of the people and published it in their party manifestos. Based on that there must be no devious attempts to remain inside the EU, no attempts to rejoin it through the backdoor and no second referendum until you have enacted the result of the first one.

The UK voted to leave the European Union, and it is the duty of the government and all the MP’s in Parliament to make sure we do just that.

CURMUDGEON