Political commentator and broadcaster Iain Dale was the
first person I came across to use the term Brexit Derangement Syndrome for
those afflicted by the urge to promulgate apocalyptic or just plain ridiculous warnings
of the consequences of Brexit. Mr Dale has
used the term when referring to individuals such as Andrew Adonis, Alastair Campbell,
Sarah Wollaston, Anna Soubry and Nick Boles.
Now it appears parts of Downing Street and Whitehall have also
been affected by BDS.
In the event of a no-deal Brexit the government is apparently
considering introducing martial law and a curfew. It
seems there is also a contingency plan to evacuate the Royal Family from London
in similar fashion to proposals made in 1940 when a German invasion was thought
to be imminent. What next I wonder? The resurrection of the Home Guard!
Compared to the present shambolic antics in Parliament, Downing Street
and Whitehall dear old Neville Chamberlain’s much maligned administration appears
bold, decisive and adept at masterly negotiation, and - don't forget - it did in fact order all those Spitfires and Hurricanes which
won the Battle of Britain!
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