Why Kenneth Clarke won't vote for Article 50. Alice in Wonderland..
One of the most moving speeches for a long time in the British parliament. The doyen of the Conservative MPs, Kenneth Clarke, minister on many occasions since the 70s, explains yesterday why he will not vote, contrary to his party's instructions, for Article 50 to leave the EU, referring to Alice in the Land of the Wonders A voice that could not be more solitary within his party today, but that history will undoubtedly judge benevolently. History will judge him kindly.Extract, 1min50 s/t in fr. by me 🙂
Posted by Alex Taylor on Wednesday, 1. February 2017
(B2) As our friend Alex Taylor points out “one of the most moving speeches for a long time in the British parliament was spoken by " Dean of Conservative MPs Kenneth Clarke ».
The one who was minister several times under Margaret Thatcher (Education, Interior, Finance) and Cameron (Trade) explained (Monday January 30) during the debate in the House of Commons why he will not vote, contrary to the instructions of his party , article 50 to leave the EU. A case of conscience according to him. " A voice that could not be more solitary within his party today, but that history will undoubtedly judge benevolently comments Alex Taylor
"We follow the rabbit down the rabbit hole and emerge into Wonderland with countries around the world lining up to grant us trade benefits and market access, always denied as members of the EU. Nice guys like Trump or... Erdogan get impatient so they can give up their protectionism...”
Listen ! And you will understand why a certain sense of “humor” is so often attached to the word “British” and why the word “parliamentarism” and “fair play” are so “Made in London”.
Nb: Translated by the good care of Alex...