From: Roger Brown, Sandal, Wakefield. If we object to something, many people will complain, and in extreme cases, take to the streets. If we agree we tend to remain silent and just get on with life – aren’t people strange? Nothing unconstitutional about Boris Johnson shutting Parliament over Brexit and here’s why – Bill CarmichaelHowever, excellent letters in The Yorkshire Post clearly show that there is considerable support for the Prime Minister and his efforts to implement the clear democratic will of the people. In this context, is it now time to have a ‘pro Brexit’ rally and street parade? Let the silent majority have a similar voice to the misguided ‘Remainers’, and show support to the efforts of the PM.From: John Van der Gucht, Cross Hills, North Yorkshire.Whatever peoples’ individual stances on Brexit, it is clear that the new PM, ably aided by his consigliere Dominic Cummings, have outmanoeuvred their opponents by … [Read more...] about Why we need a street party to show our support for Boris Johnson
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UK: Boris Johnson’s visit to Wales seeks to reassure on Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Wales as part of a national tour intended to reassure Britons that his hard-Brexit push will not hurt the economy and rip apart the United Kingdom. The pound has fallen sharply in recent days as businesses warn no amount of preparation can eliminate the economic damage if Britain crashes out of the European Union without agreement on the terms. The currency fell early Tuesday to $1.2120, its lowest since March 2017. Johnson faced a tough reception from farmers - a group central to the Welsh economy - who fear economic havoc if Britain leaves the EU without a divorce deal. They say millions of sheep might have to be slaughtered if tariffs are slapped on lamb exports to the EU. Johnson's office argues that leaving the 28-nation bloc and its rules-bound Common Agricultural Policy will be "a historic opportunity to introduce new schemes to support farming" and will open up new markets for UK agricultural exports. The trip follows a … [Read more...] about UK: Boris Johnson’s visit to Wales seeks to reassure on Brexit
Boris Johnson to visit the Queen before taking office
Boris Johnson will officially become Britain's new Prime Minister today and he could have his cabinet in place by tonight. The new Tory leader will take over the reins of power after Theresa May leaves No 10 for the final time today to formally tender her resignation to the Queen. Mr Johnson, the UK's 77th prime minister, is due to meet the Queen about an hour later. Facing the challenge of Brexit, Mr Johnson's cabinet will include a job for shamed Priti Patel, an ardent Brexiteer who was forced by Mrs May to resign as international development secretary over unauthorised contacts with Israeli officials. A number of vacancies have opened up with the announcements by Chancellor Philip Hammond, Justice Secretary David Gauke and International Development Secretary Rory Stewart that they intend to resign before Mr Johnson take office. All three strongly oppose a no-deal Brexit and say they cannot support his commitment to take Britain out of the EU by the deadline of October 31 "do or … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson to visit the Queen before taking office
Boris Johnson will be UK’s new Prime Minister
(CNN)Hardline Brexiteer Boris Johnson has won the UK's Conservative Party leadership contest and will take over from outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May when she steps down on Wednesday. Johnson, a former Mayor of London and British Foreign Secretary, was officially named the new Tory leader on Tuesday, beating his rival Jeremy Hunt in a ballot of party members. The leadership vote was triggered after an embattled May was forced into resigning after losing the support of her cabinet, many of whom were fed up with her inability to secure the UK's departure from the European Union (EU). Boris Johnson, the divisive Brexit-backing populist or the charming liberal metropolitan? UK has no idea which leader it'll get As prime minister, Johnson, 55, will inherit the same problems of a deeply divided Parliament -- and nation -- when he assumes the role. Throughout his leadership campaign, Johnson was vocal about his willingness to exit the EU without a deal, pledging to leave … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson will be UK’s new Prime Minister
Boris Johnson Faces His May 1940 Moment
His victory over Jeremy Hunt (or should that be Jeremy Fox-Hunt?) in the Tory leadership contest looks a foregone conclusion. Boris is the darling of Tory Party members and should win by a country mile. But here’s where it gets difficult. Johnson’s big problem in making good his ’do or die’ promise to deliver Brexit by October 31st is not so much the EU, but his own Tory MPs. To get a better deal than the one Theresa May got from Brussels, Johnson has to prepare for a No Deal. Make no mistake, the EU would make concessions if they seriously thought the UK was prepared to leave without an agreement. We’ve heard a lot of talk from Remainers about how disastrous a ‘No Deal’ would be for Britain - and that might indeed be the case - but it would be even worse for the EU. Here’s why. The Union has a massive trade surplus with Britain. In 2018 it stood at £64bn. The surplus on goods was £93bn. In other words the EU sells … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson Faces His May 1940 Moment