Unravelling Brexit

HInDsIGHt being a wonderful thing, I can now see clearly how the Government should have proceeded after the eU referendum.

the result should have been debated in Parliament and a simple Bill enacting the result passed.

Whatever misgivings MPs and peers had, realpolitik and self-interest would have ensured the Bill would become law.

the eU should then have been notified of Britain’s intention to leave and be invited to begin negotiations. there would be no fixed timetable, but there would be an understanding that a transition would be required for both sides to adapt.

Once agreement had been reached, Article 50 would be invoked and the transition period would begin. two years later the process would be complete and Britain would formally leave the eU. MiKe oGDen, Worksop, notts.