Pyrpolizer wrote:But it did go through the court and resulted to forcing the Government to get the parliament's approval before invoking article 50. Lordo was right!
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... article-50This automatically gave the right to the parliament to have a say on the terms of leaving the EU, hence the current mess
The outcome of the court action brought by Gina Miller and her “anonymous backers” was to force the government to hold a vote on invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, rather than doing so by using the Royal prerogative. “Only parliament can take away rights given to the people by parliament”.
That vote was subsequently held on 29th March 2017 and was passed into UK law by 498 to 114, a majority of 384.
It’s been mentioned umpteen times - but despite, has obviously been unacceptable to some, who are effectively in denial - the clear implications to all those who voted were that it initiated a 2 year countdown to the UK’s departure from the EU. REGARDLESS OF ANY DEAL OR NOT.
There was a fortnight’s extension granted to 12 April, allowing Theresa May her zillionth attempt at passing the WA. The EU then granted a further 6 month extension to Oct 31st. The idea that the UK cannot leave without a further parliamentary vote is a fallacy. Leaving is the - legal - default - situation, which can only be stopped from happening by a similar vote revoking Article 50.
The best Remainer hope at present is for a vote forcing the government to obtain a further extension. Which will again be subject to the EU 27’s approval.
And to an earlier point made. Yes, you do want to deny me my democratic rights. I was asked for my opinion and solemnly promised by those on high that if it constituted a majority it would be implemented. You lied and continue to do so, in multiple guises. To a lot of self-satisfied members of this abhorrent parliament the message is loud and clear. Count your days.