Monthly Archives: November 2016

Government Ditches Plans To Curb Lords’ Powers

Posted on November 23, 2016 by jasonloch

In a move that should surprise no one, the Government has decided that it will not try to abolish the House of Lords’ veto over statutory instruments. While the Parliament Act 1911 removed the Lords’ veto over Acts of Parliament, it did not make … Continue reading →

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Are MPs Really A Threat To Brexit?

Posted on November 5, 2016 by jasonloch

In the aftermath of the High Court’s Brexit ruling, many Leavers have expressed their fears that pro-EU MPs will try to wreck Brexit if given the chance. But is Parliament really a threat to Brexit? It’s true that the overwhelming majority of … Continue reading →

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Government Loses Brexit Case

Posted on November 4, 2016 by jasonloch

Brexit just got more complicated. In a landmark ruling, the High Court ruled that the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union can’t use the royal prerogative to activate Article 50. The European Communities Act 1972 is at the heart of … Continue reading →

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