Gordon Brown today , deflecting the question of why he won't hold a referendum on the European treaty content (Because he would lose it) said that the polls show people of the UK are interested in the NHS, education and good public services. True Mr. Brown and holding a referendum on the European Treaty content. You missed that one out.
2007-10-18 07:38:05 · 9 answers · asked by Harriet 5 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I wonder how many people would actually vote if there was in fact an unnecessary referendum on this matter. I suspect very few. I share your view Harriet that Europe is an important view but fear that attempts to hold a referendum on the TREATY (not Constitution) would be hijacked by the rent-a-crowd people who would seize on the opportunity to put forward the out-of-date view that Britain could somehow exist without being positively involved in shaping the future of Europe. They are after all the same people who suggest that we shouldn't have a close relationship with the US - or anyone else come to think about it. So...it'll be us against the rest of the world. Is that really an option. Even if my worse case scenario doesn't come about...there will be other treaties, other constitutions and so on and so on. Any history book will tell you....xx Oh...an intention is neither a pledge OR a promise.
2007-10-18 08:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
By this very act of betrayal Gordon Brown proves that nothing has changed since he took over from that other
liar-come-traitor, Tony Blair.
2007-10-18 08:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a promise until they get into power at which point it becomes expedient to forget it or claim that they meant something else entirely
2007-10-18 07:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by Ellis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A manifesto is a vote gathering statement.
2007-10-18 08:12:56 · answer #4 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but MP's will toe the party line instead of representing the electorate
2007-10-18 07:41:47 · answer #5 · answered by Radiator 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Labour promised one i believe 5 years ago, ANOTHER LIE from Labour
2007-10-18 07:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its all talk till they get in then all is forgotten does,nt matter what party you vote for they are all tared with the same brush do you think we want the EU to tell us what to do i don't and the government knows the people dont want it ether its you pee in my pot and i will pee in yours
2007-10-18 07:57:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither, its just a dodgy sales pitch.
2007-10-18 08:49:17 · answer #8 · answered by 17pdr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
more lies sooner he gone the better.
2007-10-18 07:48:56 · answer #9 · answered by Agent Zero® 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋