Monday, 1 May 2017

Theresa May to face another Brexit hurdle, as a retired Scottish doctor calls for another referendum

Mrs May

All seem not to be well with the UK voting to leave the European Union, as fresh warnings are being issued concerning Brexit challenges.

Thus, despite all efforts being made by the Prime Minister to reach the possible deal that will work for all regions of the country in the Brexit negotiations, it has been reported how a retired Scottish doctor has come out to say by law, another referendum on any withdrawal should be allowed.

Dr Andrew’s claim could be a span on the PM’s Brexit wheel, as he has already sent what is regarded as a letter prior to taking any legal action to her.

According to his claim, the Section 2 of the European Union Act 2011 stipulates that that there must be ANOTHER vote on leaving the EU. Meaning that for any treaty that amends the EU to be ratified, the government would have to referendum on concerning it.

 Speaking to the Aberdeen Evening Express Dr Watt said: “The Prime Minister has refused to hold a further referendum on withdrawal from the European Union. She has overlooked the fact that Section 2 of the European Union Act 2011 requires a referendum before the United Kingdom can ratify any withdrawal or related trade agreement with the European Union.

“The Prime Minister’s failure to recognise the legal requirement for a further referendum means that she is at high risk of running out of time in the negotiations with the European Union.”

“Once I have her response I can decide which of the legal issues in the letter before action should be pursued in the High Court.

“At that time I expect to seek to raise funds by crowdfunding or other means to enable this important legal action to go ahead.”


According to the Aberdeen Evening Express the Doctor highlighted a section of the legislation setting out a referendum must be held if there is the “conferring on an EU institution or body of power to impose a requirement or obligation on the United Kingdom, or the removal of any limitation on any such power of an EU institution or body”.

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