Brexit - this newly coined word has now become so prevalent that it does not need explaining that it refers to Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU). Now that we are getting out of the EU, one would have thought that the British negotiators should have tried their utmost to clawback the billions of pounds which we were made to contribute towards the running of the EU since 1974, and in bailing out its sick partners.
Five key members of the Prime Minister’s own party feel that a better deal could have been been negotiated. On the contrary, we are being made to pay vast sums of money to join the Customs Union! That apart, Theresa May’s government has been hit by a wave of six resignations. No doubt others may follow suit. One after the other minister is either resigning or is being sacked.
The most high profile person, the Brexit secretary, Dominic Raab, has also departed. Media reports suggest that there are others in the party waiting in the wings and ready to step into her shoes. They are conspiring against her to topple her. This reminds me of Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar, where Brutus, Caesar’s most trusted friend, joined in Casius Clay’s conspiracy to oust him and caesar said the famous words “Et tu Brute?” meaning “you too, Brurtus?” as Brutus was Caesar’s friend and supporter.I suppose the PM must have felt the same as Caesar felt many years ago.
Dinesh Sheth
Newbury Park, Ilford
