3 ms·
Do we know the queen's stance on Brexit? It would be hilariously ironic if her response turns out be something along the lines of "well I'm supposed to stay out
by vanderZwan 7y ago
Do we know the queen's stance on Brexit? It would be hilariously ironic if her response turns out be something along the lines of "well I'm supposed to stay out of politics, but you kind of forced my hand in telling the world in how horribly stupid I think this entire thing is"
- ComputerGuru 7y agoShe’s been (rightly) tight-lipped and has steadfastly refused to comment, but the BBC reported a while back that some “unnamed sources” close to her believe she is silently partial to Leave. This older NY Times story talks about her unionist view, the controversy in The Sun’s claim that she is pro-Brexit, and surprisingly also the prorogue: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/25/world/europe/queen-elizabeth-brexit-britain.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/25/world/europe/queen-elizab...
- vanderZwan 7y agoWell, that sounds like it could lead to interesting scenarios then.
- Brakenshire 7y agoThat's irrelevant to this case, what matters here is whether she considers her duty to simply enact what she is told by the PM, or to interpret whether the action is constitutional.
- KaiserPro 7y agoThe Queen might have a stance on brexit, but it will never be quoted. She will do what the government advises. She's got burnt once before picking sides, I doubt she'll make that mistake again.