Friends of the CER reception 2019
With a keynote speech by the The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH
Hosted by the Ambassador of Spain, HE Mr Carlos Bastarreche
You can read a transcript of Sir John's speech here:
Sir John Major gave a memorable and passionate speech at last night’s Friends of the @CER_EU reception in London.
— Noel Clehane (@NoelClehane) September 27, 2019
Didn’t pull any punches on the #Brexit story’s past or current state of affairs and worried for the long term consequences for UK and EU as it unfolds. pic.twitter.com/CC1Lo6zdeH
John Major not mincing his words this evening @CER_EU “UK government is inciting opposition to the most important bulwarks of our State and its freedom” pic.twitter.com/JwtWv0pUeF
— Hendrik Bourgeois (@HendrikBourgeoi) September 26, 2019
Former UK Prime Minister Sir John Major gave a passionate and moving OTR speech at tonight’s Friends of the @CER_EU reception at the Spanish Ambassador’s residence in London. Very privileged to be there and to get to chat with Sir John Kerr, author of the now infamous #Article50 pic.twitter.com/VBYS7g57qL
— Noel Clehane (@NoelClehane) September 26, 2019
An answer for those who have asked about John Major's reference to the use of an Order in Council to obtain a no deal Brexit. Seems to me that it might also run foul of the Miller/Cherry judgment to simply suspend Acts of parliament... https://t.co/b1mGCl6VkD
— Steve Peers (@StevePeers) September 26, 2019
I was privileged to be present at a historic speech tonight given by Sir John Major at the Spanish embassy in honor of the Centre for European Reform. Thank goodness there are people like sir John with courage and sense willing to speak out. https://t.co/QdZCuOfdTn
— Anthony Gardner (@tonylgardner) September 26, 2019
John Major says ministers have read unredacted version of Yellowhammer, & know how much of a mess it will be. So they want an early election, before effects are apparent.
— Ian Bond (@CER_IanBond) September 26, 2019
John Major critical of EU for undervaluing UK contributions to European security & defence, & shutting UK out of programmes like Galileo.
— Ian Bond (@CER_IanBond) September 26, 2019
John Major says eurosceptic right was indulged too much for too long by too many. I'd say when he stood up to the "bastards" over Maastricht he was last Tory leader to resist them.
— Ian Bond (@CER_IanBond) September 26, 2019
John Major critical of PM for saying Supreme Court was wrong & he was right - cry of the guilty down the ages.
— Ian Bond (@CER_IanBond) September 26, 2019
John Major at @CER_EU - "the PM doesn't mince his words. With a little more decorum, neither will I." pic.twitter.com/M7hCBYCN28
— John Springford (@JohnSpringford) September 26, 2019
So John Major is addressing @CER_EU @CER_Grant on the subject of #brexit. Brace for broadside 1/ pic.twitter.com/V6lfW2uGrJ
— Peter Foster (@pmdfoster) September 26, 2019
To those who care about future health, culture and values of U.K. listen / read #JohnMajorCER words @AmberRuddHR @NickyMorgan01 @DavidGauke @PhilipHammondUK @GregClarkMP @DLidington - YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU https://t.co/JXXGfuq3c8
— Paul Drechsler (@drechsler_paul) September 26, 2019
Yesterday was a very low point in British Politics- this evening was like sunrise - a brilliant speech #JohnMajorCER reminding all why UK so respected for leadership, diplomacy & rule of law. @CER_Grant 👏 & how much at risk from words & language - reasons to be hopeful https://t.co/z1KO8nPEZw
— Paul Drechsler (@drechsler_paul) September 26, 2019
Sir Major just finished his speech to our @CER_EU friends to a standing ovation - something I have never seen before. Quite momentous times indeed. #JohnMajorCER
— Camino Mortera (@CaminoMortera) September 26, 2019
“Most Conservatives are not a Brexit Party tribute band, nor have we abandoned our core values to find compromise, seek allies, and strive for unity, rather than division and disarray ... A faction of a faction now prevails in cabinet.” #JohnMajorCER pic.twitter.com/Q27TgVVoZ6
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Sir Major, quite moved himself: “Most Conservative supporters are not a Brexit Party tribute band”. @CER_EU #JohnMajorCER
— Camino Mortera (@CaminoMortera) September 26, 2019
I should warn the PM – if this route is taken – it will be in flagrant defiance of parliament and disrespectful to Supreme Court "It would be a piece of political chicanery that no-one should ever forgive or forget" #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
“This Government wishes to win re-election, by inciting opposition to the most important bulwarks of our State and its freedom. Their approach is profoundly un-Conservative.” #JohnMajorCER pic.twitter.com/0fEyVBfxp3
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Could not agree more with Sir Major: “Until the whole Brexit mess is sorted out, a general election will solve nothing”. #JohnMajorCER @CER_EU
— Camino Mortera (@CaminoMortera) September 26, 2019
Until Brexit is resolved, a general election would solve nothing - it would merely fuel disillusionment and disunity - the most likely outcome would be another fragmented Parliament that's even more divided than now #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
John Major tells the friends of the @CER_EU, “But – if the Government is to get a deal; if the House of Commons is to approve it; if the scars of Brexit are to be diminished; then there must be compromise in the negotiations.” #JohnMajorCER pic.twitter.com/E5kouv9nC9
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Brexiteers promised the earth and misled themselves – and the nation. But they failed to understand the concerns of the EU, or even the basics of negotiation #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
If the Govt is to get a deal + Commons is to approve it - if the scars of Brexit are to be diminished - there must be compromise in the negotiations - little of that has been forthcoming #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
The govt tells us everyone is fed up with Brexit - so am I. But no-one should believe that Brexit will end on the day we leave – the impact will be felt negatively for a v long time #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Extremely touching when Sir John Major praises the @CER_EU’s work. Even more when he does so at @EmbSpainUK. #JohnMajorCER pic.twitter.com/tUjj1X0zs4
— Camino Mortera (@CaminoMortera) September 26, 2019
Last night the Prime Minister wilfully destroyed any hope of cross-party agreement on Brexit #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Major: PM tells us he wishes to have a deal with Europe but he’s not sitting down in Brussels hammering out an agreement #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Sir John Major speaking now: The need for the CER’s rigorous, realistic, impartial & authoritative analysis is as great as it ever has been “Charles @CER_Grant please continue with the good work” #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Spanish Ambassador Carlos Bastarreche tells our reception he’s a “fan” of the CER - commends @CER_Grant for doing a wonderful job – criticism but constructive - no magical thinking #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Sir John Major is speaking at a CER reception at @EmbSpainUK shortly – with opening remarks from Spanish Ambassador Carlos Bastarreche and Lord Kerr – thread starts here #JohnMajorCER
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Sir John Major is due to deliver this speech at a CER reception at @EmbSpainUK shorltly – after opening remarks from Spanish Ambassador Carlos Bastarreche and Lord Kerr #JohnMajorCER https://t.co/WEDa2dqY60
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Sir John Major is due to deliver this speech at a CER reception at @EmbSpainUK shortly – with opening remarks from Spanish Ambassador Carlos Bastarreche and Lord Kerr #JohnMajorCER https://t.co/gAps4TiEZi
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019
Lord Kerr, Ambassador Carlos Bastarreche, Sir John Major & @CER_Grant at CER reception in @EmbSpainUK - where Sir John Major will be speaking shortly #JohnMajorCER pic.twitter.com/DVoav6e2NX
— CER (@CER_EU) September 26, 2019