Reply to post: Re: Damning...

UK Supreme Court unprorogues Parliament

Dr. Mouse

Re: Damning...

Say for example a "Government of National Unity" forms to block Brexit rather than facing General Election.

I can see this going to the courts as it is formed for the sole purpose of "stymie" the referendum result.

It is more likely a "Government of National Unity" (or just another Government) forms to find a way forward with Brexit without just telling the EU "we're taking our bat and ball home because you're being mean to us" (a negotiation strategy which most school kids work out early on is unlikely to be successful).

Even so, the referendum result has no legal weight so the situation you specify couldn't be taken to court. As Leavers said they wanted so many times during the ref, Parliament is Sovereign and it is up to Parliament to implement the referendum result (or not) as they see fit. That's what Sovereign means, in this context.

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