'There is in all democratic power, a fortiori in all pure democratic power, a hidden oligarchy, which is at the same time contrary to its principles yet indispensable to its functioning.'
François Furet, Penser la Révolution française, 1978
Brexit was not a rejection of Europe or our wonderful European friends. It was a rejection of the anti—democratic nature of EU institutions and you confirm to us every day it was right to leave.
Belinda De Lucy, M.E.P. in the European Parliament,10 October 2019
François Furet, Penser la Révolution française, 1978
The current Cabinet contains 8 ministers who voted Leave and 14 who voted Remain. It *is* a Government of National Unity. What Remainers want is to create a government without a general election dedicated solely to overturning a national referendum. How is that “national unity”?
Brexit was not a rejection of Europe or our wonderful European friends. It was a rejection of the anti—democratic nature of EU institutions and you confirm to us every day it was right to leave.
Belinda De Lucy, M.E.P. in the European Parliament,10 October 2019
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