James Forsyth James Forsyth

Miliband won’t take no for an answer

Further to Pete’s post, David Miliband’s comments on Channel 4 tonight are a classic example of Euro double-speak:

“We are ready to respond to the vote that took place in Ireland in a way that is respectful, that is calm, and above all listens to the Irish people and the Irish government.”

The respectful way to respond to the Irish vote and the one that listens to the Irish people is to accept that no means no. The idea that you just keep holding votes until you get the right result makes a mockery of the democratic process.

PS If you haven’t already, do read Dan Hannan in the magazine this week on how the EU has resolved to never again consult the people.

Hat Tip: Politics Home

Read next

Trending

Lucy Dunn

What’s behind Reform’s surge in Scotland?

Five years ago, Reform UK had no presence in Scotland. Its Facebook and Twitter pages emerged during the latter half of the pandemic and despite briefly experiencing four months in Holyrood courtesy of a Tory defector, the group has since then remained very much out of sight and mind. Nigel Farage neglected Scotland during last

Also in Politics

Also by James Forsyth

Latest

Comments

Join the debate for just $5 for 3 months

Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for $5.

Already a subscriber? Log in