Yesterday I was asked if it was reasonable to be scared by the Tories' plans. Well, Rishi Sunak has put out a press release, naming me (and no one else) *ten* times. So, yes, they are explicitly targeting their critics. And who knows where this goes?
glplive.org/sunak-210822-tw

Jo Maugham Any thoughts on Sunak's plans re judicial review @GeorgePeretzQC Carl Gardner Adam Wagner Sylvia de Mars ? (For one thing, can Westminster change standing rules in Scotland?)

Steve Peers @GeorgePeretzQC Carl Gardner Adam Wagner Sylvia de Mars It can, is my understanding - but it would need to rewrite the Acts of Union and Treaty of Union.

Jo Maugham @GeorgePeretzQC Carl Gardner Adam Wagner Sylvia de Mars He mentions a Statutory Instrument but does not further explain which Act it would be based on or what it would do exactly.

Steve Peers Jo Maugham @GeorgePeretzQC Carl Gardner Sylvia de Mars Can’t see him doing anything at all in this parliament given they have already had a stab at JR. It’s depressing that reducing opportunities to challenge government is now seen as a Conservative vote winner and not far off full blown Trumpism. Be careful what they wish for

Adam Wagner Pilar Gomez🌻🐟FBPE FBPA Steve Peers Jo Maugham @GeorgePeretzQC Carl Gardner Sylvia de Mars Trumpism or Fascism? Frankly I can’t tell the difference.