Many readers argued that the climbdown is a betrayal, with username pokey writing: “It is a major betrayal, no excuses, give him the boot.”
Another, username ursh45 remarked: “Sunak has betrayed Brexit with his U-turn on EU laws. One thing is sure this will cost the Tories dearly.”
And username Stevie012 thought that the move broke wider promises, commenting: “We are being sneaked back into the EU against our wishes and without consultation, Brexit was democratically voted for and promised, now we expect those promises to be implemented in their fullness, no excuses, out means out.”
However, others noted that 4,000 laws were a lot to consider. Username Marnai said: “To promise to scrutinise all 4,000 EU rules this year was always a stupid promise. If they can manage 600 this year and follow with the rest later, that would be far more realistic. That’s not a betrayal.”
While username NineFingers said: “I believe this is an example of the Prime Minister putting aside political ideology and just doing what is best for the nation right now!”
