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Did Boris Johnson Just Rope-a-Dope His Way into a Hard Brexit?
« on: September 09, 2019, 05:10:48 pm »
Did Boris Johnson Just Rope-a-Dope His Way into a Hard Brexit?

September 8, 2019

By Mark Hanna

As of Friday, September 6, an extension of three months to prevent the U.K. leaving the E.U. without a deal passed the Houses of Commons and Lords.  In order for that legislation to become law, there must be consent by the monarch — in this case, Queen Elizabeth II.  Once she assents, the bill becomes law.

While most everyone is considering her assent a formality on Monday, it should not quite yet be considered a fait accompli.  The queen can lawfully refuse assent or delay her approval, which would effectively veto the bill and keep it from becoming law, thereby paving the way to a No Deal Brexit on October 31.

There are two occasions when the monarch can and should, according to most academic experts in the matter, refuse assent...

Very interesting!
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