Dis-united Kingdom — Is This Really The Heritage We Want?

By 2020 the United Kingdom — the union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will no longer exist. Instead we will have a Republic of Scotland in the EU, the Unification of South and North Ireland, in the Republic of EIRE and if some have their way, ‘The Democratic Republic of England’, lead by Jeremy Corbyn.

Do we really want to be the first country in modern-day western Europe to think it’s a good idea to revisit the economic culture and governance of the 18th Century?

The `brilliant idea’ to leave EU is not looking quite so attractive any more.

As with any divorce, you don’t just walk out of the door with an overnight bag. There are negotiations, divisions, planning for ways to co-exist and prosper as individuals to consider — the law demands it.

If we will have general election and the Conservatives are no longer the first party, we need to consider what Labour under Jeremy Corbyn might look like.

For the first time in UK history, we would have a PM who believes in a United Ireland — and that means a divided United Kingdom.

Mr Corbyn, to achieve his ambition to govern the UK, has agreed to a coalition with SNP, in exchange of a second referendum for independence.

We already know the result, Scotland voted to remain in Europe with a large majority and a second referendum with Brexit ongoing, means the end of the UK, and the independence of Scotland.

Add this to the picture; for the first time we will have the Sinn Fein taking their seats in Westminster, and, if they so choose, free to support Mr Corbyn, so Northern Ireland could be left in the hands of EIRE. That’s an offer that is bound to be attractive and encourage their support.

Outside the EU the UK position is arguably weaker.

For example with Jeremy Corbyn’s party in power — and with a majority — it would be ready to abolish the monarchy and re-nationalise infrastructure services. How will that be any better than the loss-making, expensive and inefficient nationalised services we abolished?

The UK’s balanced-power governance, build over the centuries, is admired and copied. Is this the end?

The House of Lords has limited powers, the Monarch is a figurehead whose power to dissolve Parliament was removed in 2010. A simple majority in the House is now capable of making huge changes — unchecked.

It is time to introduce a written constitution and balance power.

The US has a Senate and Commons House with legislative power and a leader with executive power elected by the people.

While the UK’s Monarchy may not have `real’ power, it offers consistency and experience — an overview on matters of state gleaned over decades — something few MPs or Ministers can offer.

The Monarchy does however have a very useful role — as the ultimate arbiter of the equilibrium of the Government that rules the nation.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!