
“Project fear” and a “national trauma” – criticisms from Tory backbenchers in the Commons yesterday
From calling the measures “dystopian”, to criticising Whitty and Vallance’s latest graph, there were some scathing speeches.
From calling the measures “dystopian”, to criticising Whitty and Vallance’s latest graph, there were some scathing speeches.
Mostly ERG-aligned Leavers – but roughly ten former Remainers, a core of whom now back a second referendum.
I have nothing in common with the militant unionists and left-wing MPs involved in the campaign on this matter. But on the wider principles concerned, I’m wholly in agreement with them.