UK Minister for Fisheries George Eustice has added to the turmoil of UK politics, resigning from the government over Theresa May’s decision to allow a vote on delaying article 50, commenting that it would be a ‘final humiliation.’
George Eustice stated that he fears the result could be a long delay, or even a Brexit that ‘may never happen at all’.
‘Since Parliament is now in direct control of events, I want to be free to participate in the critical debate that will take place in the weeks ahead,’ he wrote in his resignation letter to the Prime Minister.
He advised in his resignation letter that the Prime Minister should be prepared to walk away without a deal, and had already pledged that he would vote for the Prime Minister’s deal.
A longstanding Brexiter and former UKIP candidate before joining the Conservatives, George Eustice used his resignation letter to criticise the conduct of the Brussels negotiators.
‘I do not believe that the
‘They have stated in terms that they will refuse to even hold substantive negotiations on a future partnership until after we leave,’ George Eustice said.
‘If the position of parliament is now that we will refuse to leave without an agreement then we are somewhat stuck. This is uncomfortable for everyone, but we cannot negotiate a successful Brexit unless we are prepared to walk through the door.’
