Actions must speak louder than words

Still there is no sign of a let up in the bitter Brexit battling. Yesterday, there were heated exchanges at Westminster as the Prime Minister was urged to stop the “charade” and ditch any plans for a so-called hard Brexit.

It is incredible to think that almost exactly two years have passed since the UK voted, by a narrow margin, to leave the EU. There is little doubt the result came as a shock — not least to then Prime Minister David Cameron who ultimately stood down — part of an apparent acknowledgement that his government was woefully unprepared to carry out the nation’s wishes. Despite the passage of almost 24 months, it is hard to argue with Mr Cameron’s no doubt painful, embarrassing assessment.

Leaving is turning into a saga of epic proportions and, while nobody thought it would be easy, it is abundantly clear nobody realised quite how hard it would be.

As was mentioned in parliament yesterday, there remains enormous uncertainty in almost every area.

Jobs, immigration, trade arrangements — the future of all are shrouded in mystery.

Ian Blackford, the SNP’S Westminster leader, echoed concerns that we are heading for a “Doomsday Brexit”. Needless to say the claims were rejected by Ms May. Actions speak louder than words, however, and it will be for the Government to prove such a troubling depiction is indeed erroneous.