Remainers vow never to use Brexit coins
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:45 pm
Remainers vow never to use Brexit 50p coins as they accuse Boris Johnson of 'rubbing our noses in it'
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/20 ... is-johnson
Prominent Remainers have vowed never to use the special 50p coins minted to mark Brexit amid claims that Boris Johnson’s celebration plans are an attempt to “rub our noses in it”.
With approximately three million Brexit coins due to enter circulation on Jan 31, the date of the UK’s exit from the European Union, arch-Europhiles have claimed they will refuse to use them.
They include Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair’s former Downing Street press secretary, who said he would be asking shopkeepers for “two 20p pieces and a 10” over the new 50p, which bears the message “peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations”.
He was joined by Labour peer Lord Adonis, who declared on Twitter: “I am never using or accepting this coin.”
It comes after the Chancellor Sajid Javid last week unveiled the coins as part of a series of events planned by Downing Street to mark the historic occasion.
Mr Javid, who is Master of the Mint, was given the first batch of coins, and will present one to Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week.
As part of the launch of the coin, the Royal Mint will open its doors for 24 hours to let people strike their own commemorative Brexit coins.
Meanwhile, on Friday Mr Johnson will deliver a special address to the nation to mark the historic day, with Downing Street illuminated with a light displayed designed to symbolise the strength of the Union and its four nations.
Union flags will also line Parliament Square and the Mall, Government buildings on Whitehall will be lit up in red, white and blue throughout the evening of Jan 31, and a countdown clock will be projected onto Number 10.
However, the preparations have angered politicians who tried and failed to prevent the UK from leaving, with Lord Heseltine accusing the Government of sowing division.
Speaking to the Observer, the former deputy prime minister said: “Brexit is the most divisive issue of modern times.
“Those of us who fought to Remain did so sincerely in the interests of our country and subsequent generations who we believe should be influential at the heart of Europe," Lord Heseltine told the paper.
"I think it is unwise of the Government to rub our noses in it by celebrating our defeat at this hour, whilst talking about unifying the country."
His comments were echoed by the Liberal Democrats acting leader Ed Davey, who claimed that the Government should not be using public money to “gloat with an expensive party”.
How very sad!
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/20 ... is-johnson
Prominent Remainers have vowed never to use the special 50p coins minted to mark Brexit amid claims that Boris Johnson’s celebration plans are an attempt to “rub our noses in it”.
With approximately three million Brexit coins due to enter circulation on Jan 31, the date of the UK’s exit from the European Union, arch-Europhiles have claimed they will refuse to use them.
They include Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair’s former Downing Street press secretary, who said he would be asking shopkeepers for “two 20p pieces and a 10” over the new 50p, which bears the message “peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations”.
He was joined by Labour peer Lord Adonis, who declared on Twitter: “I am never using or accepting this coin.”
It comes after the Chancellor Sajid Javid last week unveiled the coins as part of a series of events planned by Downing Street to mark the historic occasion.
Mr Javid, who is Master of the Mint, was given the first batch of coins, and will present one to Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week.
As part of the launch of the coin, the Royal Mint will open its doors for 24 hours to let people strike their own commemorative Brexit coins.
Meanwhile, on Friday Mr Johnson will deliver a special address to the nation to mark the historic day, with Downing Street illuminated with a light displayed designed to symbolise the strength of the Union and its four nations.
Union flags will also line Parliament Square and the Mall, Government buildings on Whitehall will be lit up in red, white and blue throughout the evening of Jan 31, and a countdown clock will be projected onto Number 10.
However, the preparations have angered politicians who tried and failed to prevent the UK from leaving, with Lord Heseltine accusing the Government of sowing division.
Speaking to the Observer, the former deputy prime minister said: “Brexit is the most divisive issue of modern times.
“Those of us who fought to Remain did so sincerely in the interests of our country and subsequent generations who we believe should be influential at the heart of Europe," Lord Heseltine told the paper.
"I think it is unwise of the Government to rub our noses in it by celebrating our defeat at this hour, whilst talking about unifying the country."
His comments were echoed by the Liberal Democrats acting leader Ed Davey, who claimed that the Government should not be using public money to “gloat with an expensive party”.
How very sad!
