Re: The New Prime Minister
Originally Posted by
Solasch
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Well of all politicians those striving to become the next pm, should remember that the government is bound by international law, to:
12) This extension excludes any re-opening of the Withdrawal Agreement. Any unilateral commitment, statement or other act by the United Kingdom should be compatible with the letter and the spirit of the Withdrawal Agreement, and must not hamper its implementation.
Such an extension cannot be used to start negotiations on the future relationship.
So some of the promises from the present candidates are in violation of law, but moreover, are impossible for the candidate to uphold. Either the candidate doesn't know the above and is stupid, or does know and is a liar.
Hi
There is a third reason.
You do not understand.
It is not International Law, it is EU Law.
There is a huge difference.
The Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by the EU Negotiation Team and approved by the EU
The Withdrawal Agreement was not approved by our Parliament, it therefore has no standing.
The only thing that has any legal standing is that we leave on 31st October unless our Parliament votes to withdraw Article 50.
You are not the only one getting it wrong.
Macron has stated that if we do not pay the money agreed it will be a Sovreign Default.
This is wrong, more bluff and bluster.
The Ratings Agencies have stated that the withdrawal agreement money does not qualify for default status.
They are of the opinion however that it will mean a two point downgrade in our Credit Rating.
That will sting, we have huge national debts which we must pay interest on.
Not paying means we will save half as there will be transition period and the rest will have to go to International Court, which will take years.