It is not Parliament that has caused the divisions. It's the holding of a referendum on a flawed basis without the then Tory government either understanding or preparing for the consequences. In seeking to quieten the Eurosceptics and see off the threat of UKIP they have plunged our country into crisis.

The responsibility for the division lies squarely and solely at the door of the Tory party.

The LibDems, as did the other opposition parties, accepted the calling of the referendum because they would have been outvoted if they opposed it and they too did not anticipate the mess we now have. The LibDems have though never made a secret of their desire to remain but accepted the principle of a deal being done, provided the people confirmed it was still their choice. As the first was so obviously flawed and now out of date anyway I can see their argument, even though I don't myself want that to happen.

No-one designs a situation in which they get daily death threats. Those female MPs are victims and you really need to start to show some compassion towards their predicament.

Populism = what people want

That's why it's popular

Edited by W12 (26 Sep 2019 2.55pm)

The job of any Parliament is NOT to give people what they want, but what they need. The job of the electorate is to choose that Parliament and to change it if what they are given is not, upon reflection, seen to have been the best choice.

Populism appeals to the worst instincts of society. Greed and selfishness being primary examples.

Not condoning whilst still criticising their motivations is not showing any compassion at all.

You seem to be another who fails to recognise that the individual MPs are honour bound to use their best judgement to deliver what they believe is in their constituents and the country's best interests. Most have decided, whatever their personal views might be, that this means delivering Brexit. They have also decided that they won't do so unless and until a suitable arrangement has been made. Collectively they have decided to take "no deal" off the table. You can disagree but you aren't an elected MP.

They are not frustrating Brexit at all, despite it being very frustrating. It's not the "remainers" being difficult either. It's just a mess. Which was started by Cameron.

The job of any Parliament is NOT to give people what they want, but what they need. The job of the electorate is to choose that Parliament and to change it if what they are given is not, upon reflection, seen to have been the best choice.

Populism appeals to the worst instincts of society. Greed and selfishness being primary examples.

Leaders of the opposition are not in office to play to their audience. They are there to oppose the government and serve the nation. Only pleasing their base is what Trump does. Let's pray Corbyn is not turning into a mini clone of him!