For political geeks, Wednesday evening was a great day. The consequences of Mrs May's ill-fated election finally came to bite her on the back. She has surprised many by lasting so long as Prime Minister, mainly because there is nobody else who wants to take over. Even with a hung parliament, thanks to the DUP (£1 billion less for the public finances) the Tories have survived all binding votes. Until now.
The issue under discussion was part of the lengthy withdrawal bill, which converts all EU law into UK law. Obviously, there are many amendments MPs of all parties and beliefs wish to add, and they should be debated seriously This bill is absolutely massive and will have a day to day impact about what our lives are like post-Brexit. Dominic Grieve, a Conservative MP, added an amendment that planned to give Parliament the chance to approve the United Kingdom's withdrawal deal from the European Union. It aimed to give MPs a chance to see the deal, vote on its success and allow Theresa May to renegotiate if necessary. Though I was a remainer, and wish Brexit wasn't happening, I believe the best argument for leaving the EU was reclaiming parliamentary democracy. So, it's perfectly logical, now that we are leaving, for Parliament to reclaim democracy and have a vote on the final Brexit deal. None of us know what the deal will be, so it's only fair that MPs, as our representatives, decide whether the deal is in Britain's best interests. Simple, right? Well, not for some. Instead toe government supporting this, they decided to vote against it. Why? Surely knowing that Parliament would have a meaningful vote, they would provide them with a better incentive to get a better deal for Britain. That way, they could aim for compromise, trying to please as many people as possible and bring our divided country together. The main reason for opposition seems to be It would take a long time. Well, given we are negotiating the biggest change to Britain in 40 years, shouldn't there be large amounts of scrutiny? The deal must be completed analysed, amended and, if necessary, opposed by Parliament. I disagree with a second referendum, but, as we live in a parliamentary democracy, Parliament must have a say. Bravo to Labour, the SNP, Lib Dems, Green, Plaid Cymru Tory rebels for deciding to take back control. Though most of the parties listed were opposed to Brexit, it is helpful to see them respecting the referendum by taking back control to Parliament. It is a shame nearly all the Tories and DUP didn't want this. This will not reverse Brexit. Though some extreme Remainers see the vote as the first step to stop Brexit, I am more pragmatic on the issue. We must leave. To thwart the democratic will of the people would create an unstoppable rise of the far right and permanently abolish the precious little trust held in politicians. The question is how we leave: do we want the government to decide the final, irreversible deal or do we want Parliament? I know my choice.
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