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Earthling · 15-08-2008, 12:59 AM

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You signed a petition asking the Prime Minister to "Respect the result of
the Irish referendum and abandon the attempt to ratify the Lisbon Treaty."

The Prime Minister's Office has responded to that petition and you can view
it here:

In the UK, the Lisbon Treaty has now completed its passage through both Houses of Parliament in the UK following 25 days of debate. The Bill received Royal Assent on 19 June and the UK ratified the treaty on 16 July.

We believe the treaty would be good for the UK and good for the EU. This treaty adjusts existing treaties, in the same way as previous EU amending treaties.

However, European treaty change rightly requires unanimity across all EU Member States. That is why the ‘no’ vote on the treaty in the Irish referendum on 12 June is important, and needs to be respected.

As the Foreign Secretary made clear in the House of Commons on 16 June:

“The rules of the treaty and the EU are clear. All 27 Member States must ratify the treaty for it to come into force. …There is no question of ignoring the Irish vote or bulldozing Irish opinion. Ireland clearly cannot be bound by changes which it has not ratified. Equally there is no appetite for a return to years of institutional negotiation. The EU as a whole needs to find a way forward for all countries that allows the EU to focus on the big policy issues that confront us.”

The Irish government has made it clear that they need time to analyse the result and its implications, and to consult widely at home and abroad. At the European Council on 19/20 June, EU Heads of State and Government agreed with the Irish Government’s proposal that they should reflect on the result of the referendum and then submit a report to the European Council in October. In the meantime the Council, including Ireland, has noted that the ratification processes are continuing in all of the other Member States.

Same old rubbish. Nevermind, worth a try.

kernow · 15-08-2008, 01:30 AM

I had the same reply! Any idea how many signed?

Earthling · 15-08-2008, 03:04 PM

I wouldn't know how to find out... but something tells me even if it went into the millions they wouldn't listen anyway.

The fight continues.

steve fowler · 15-08-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Earthling

I wouldn't know how to find out... but something tells me even if it went into the millions they wouldn't listen anyway.

The fight continues.

Anyone get the feeling we will end do a V for vendetta type act againsit our own parliment at some point in the future?,cause it looks like that may happen in my view.

Earthling · 16-08-2008, 10:25 AM

Yeah I do.

I've just looked up a review of the film you mentioned:

"'V for Vendetta' will no doubt be remembered as being one of the most well-produced films of this decade for its powerful script, strong character depictions and the sheer excellence in terms of quality. Loosely based on the DC Comic, the film is set in a totalitarian Britain where the BNP-like government who run the country with an iron fist that they make Thatcher's Tories look positively warm and trustworthy."

I wonder if they know how bad this lot in government are?

steve fowler · 16-08-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Earthling

Yeah I do.

I've just looked up a review of the film you mentioned:

"'V for Vendetta' will no doubt be remembered as being one of the most well-produced films of this decade for its powerful script, strong character depictions and the sheer excellence in terms of quality. Loosely based on the DC Comic, the film is set in a totalitarian Britain where the BNP-like government who run the country with an iron fist that they make Thatcher's Tories look positively warm and trustworthy."

I wonder if they know how bad this lot in government are?

One of lines V says in film "People should not be afraid of their,their goverment should be afraid of the the people".

There will only be a certain point that our bought and paid for backstabbing MPs and the EU will be able to push us into a corner before we decide no more of this.

15-08-2008, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Earthling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 292 Party: UKIP	I wouldn't know how to find out... but something tells me even if it went into the millions they wouldn't listen anyway. The fight continues. __________________ Earthling's Blog Don't let EU rule Britannia! Vote UKIP and say NO to Brussels Bureaucracy.

16-08-2008, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Earthling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 292 Party: UKIP	Yeah I do. I've just looked up a review of the film you mentioned: "'V for Vendetta' will no doubt be remembered as being one of the most well-produced films of this decade for its powerful script, strong character depictions and the sheer excellence in terms of quality. Loosely based on the DC Comic, the film is set in a totalitarian Britain where the BNP-like government who run the country with an iron fist that they make Thatcher's Tories look positively warm and trustworthy." I wonder if they know how bad this lot in government are? __________________ Earthling's Blog Don't let EU rule Britannia! Vote UKIP and say NO to Brussels Bureaucracy.

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15-08-2008, 01:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
kernow Uber Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,280	I had the same reply! Any idea how many signed?