Theresa May doesn’t need lectures from has-beens

DESPITE campaigning for Remain our Prime Minister is dedicated to delivering a real Brexit. Theresa May’s commitment to leaving the EU proves she understands her duty to implement the will of the people. But as she prepares to trigger Article 50 two of her predecessors are making trouble.

Both Sir John Major and Tony Blair stuck their oars in yesterday. Sir John attacked those who want a clean break with the EU – despite this clearly being what the British people voted for on June 23 last year. Blair meanwhile said Labour should be prepared to offer voters the chance to stay in the EU.

It is infuriating to see this pair of yesterday’s men battling to undermine our Prime Minister’s efforts.

Nobody will pay much attention to either of these Remoaners. Sir John’s intervention is deeply personal, 20 years on from the battles over the Maastricht Treaty he is furious that his legacy is being dismantled. As for Tony Blair it is difficult to think of any political figure who curries less favour with the electorate.

Nevertheless it is disappointing to see two former prime ministers making such destructive comments. They ought to behave with dignity and with the national interest in mind. Instead they are sowing discord and division at a time when the whole country needs to unite behind the current Prime Minister and her efforts to secure a good deal for Britain.

Sir John Major once complained about Margaret Thatcher being a “back seat driver”. He ought to remember that next time he attempts to influence the Government’s course.