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“We will not be thanked by anyone for dragging the country out of the E.U. on a deal for which the public have shown no enthusiasm. For MPs that would be an abdication of responsibility.” quote by Dominic Grieve
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“We will not be thanked by anyone for dragging the country out of the E.U. on a deal for which the public have shown no enthusiasm. For MPs that would be an abdication of responsibility.”

Dominic Grieve

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Leaving the EU without public support is seen as irresponsible and ungrateful by the speaker.

In simple terms: Abandoning EU without enthusiasm is irresponsible.

Key Takeaway

Seek public consensus before major decisions.

Themes

politics responsibility public opinion

Mood

critical serious

Type

political commentary

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • election campaigns
  • public referendums
  • government negotiations

Key Concepts

democracy accountability national sovereignty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders better gauge public sentiment?
  • What mechanisms ensure accountability?
A Different Perspective

Public enthusiasm may be hard to gauge accurately.

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