On Sunday I watched in disbelief as Theresa May was asked about the status of EU citizens already in the UK. She failed to do the obvious – to guarantee as Home Secretary the rights of EU families living and working here to stay in Britain.
In a debate on Monday not a single MP on either side of the House – whether Leave or Remain – supported the Government’s position. An opposition motion to support rights of EU nationals yesterday won by 245-2.
Theresa May appears on course to become our next Prime Minister. She will have the responsibility on her shoulders of clearing up the mess we are in.
This is her first test. This also is partly her mess.
She is a Remainer who didn’t campaign. She played no meaningful role in the campaign to keep Britain in the EU.
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