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Old 29-04-2019, 14:02   #1856
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Re: Brexit
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 View Post
MPs like Rees-Mogg, Arlene Foster and Vince Cable all opposed Theresa May's deal because they didn't agree with it. That's not bullying as there's no habitual aim to harm or intimidate the public.
"Bully. A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable." OED
The opposition from the ERG is for a relevant reason - the Withdrawal Agreement was not delivering Brexit, which was the democratic decision.

Arlene Foster for that reason and because of the impact of the backstop.

Vince Cable was not opposed to it for a legitimate democratic reason such as these. He opposed it because he wanted to overturn the democratic vote. He is the bully here, together with the other staunch remainers who are not prepared to accept the democratic decision.

I remain of the view that if the Withdrawal Agreement cannot gain the acceptance of Parliament, the UK should go for a 'no deal' and seek to have our current trade arrangements frozen until a deal is agreed with the EU.
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