Farage warns of 'betrayal' as Twitter reacts to Brexit ruling
Nigel Farage has warned of "public anger" if a "betrayal" of the public's wishes follows a landmark High Court ruling on Brexit.
Writing on Twitter shortly after judges ruled the government must consult parliament before beginning the official process of leaving, the outgoing Ukip leader said: "I worry that a betrayal may be near at hand."
I worry that a betrayal may be near at hand. https://t.co/AEHVmHITvA
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) November 3, 2016
"I now fear every attempt will be made to block or delay triggering Article 50. They have no idea level of public anger they will provoke," he added.
I now fear every attempt will be made to block or delay triggering Article 50. They have no idea level of public anger they will provoke.
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) November 3, 2016
However, Conservative MPs Anna Soubry and Nicky Morgan - both former ministers who campaigned to Remain in the EU - quickly took to the platform to call on the government to accept the verdict.
Ms Morgan, the former Education Secretary, wrote: "Right that Parliament should vote on legislation to trigger Article 50. Sovereignty regained from EU should go to sovereign UK Parliament."
Right that Parliament should vote on legislation to trigger Article 50. Sovereignty regained from EU should go to sovereign UK Parliament
— Baroness Nicky Morgan (@NickyMorgan01) November 3, 2016
And Ms Soubry, the former business minister, said: "Government should draft legislation to allow Parliament to trigger A50 and accept the courts ruling."
Government should draft legislation to allow Parliament to trigger A50 and accept the courts ruling.
— Anna Soubry 🖤🤍🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 (@Anna_Soubry) November 3, 2016
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted to say the ruling was "significant indeed", while Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said he welcomed the news.
Significant indeed! https://t.co/ELtJ2tqknF
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 3, 2016
In a tweeted statement, Mr Farron said: "Ultimately, the British people voted for a departure but not for a destination, which is why what really matters is allowing them to vote again on the final deal, giving them the chance to say no to an irresponsible hard Brexit that risks our economy and our jobs."
Taking back power means giving parliament a vote. My comment on the Article 50 legal case. pic.twitter.com/DXdf7TwUmZ
— Tim Farron (@timfarron) November 3, 2016
Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott referenced Theresa May's "Brexit means Brexit" catchphrase when she wrote: "Parliamentary sovereignty means parliamentary sovereignty."
Parliamentary sovereignty means parliamentary sovereignty #brexitvote https://t.co/UHjcySfQIu
— Diane Abbott MP (@HackneyAbbott) November 3, 2016
Meanwhile, former Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg said: "In an intelligent political world the gov would have made this decision, not a court."
In an intelligent political world the gov would have made this decision, not a court. We now need a coherent #Brexit plan that works for all
— Nick Clegg (@nickclegg) November 3, 2016
