House of Lords

Brexit brings democratic accountability home – and that means scrutiny of the Lords too

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On the historic day that Brexit became final, Claire was due to speak in the House of Lords but was culled from the speakers’ list at the last moment. She shared what she was going to say with Brexit Watch… “…if it wasn’t for populist democratic perseverance, there wouldn’t even be a trade deal to consider. … Read more

Leave won because of “the steely courage of millions of voters”

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Brexit Facts4EU published the text of Claire’s speech in the second House of Lords debate on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement… “My Lords, I voted for the agreement reluctantly. I would have preferred a clean break and the time to scrutinise the small print for the myriad traps it contains. “However, to give credit … Read more