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Martin Lewis ripped apart on Brexit after claim Parliament is representing 'split' nation


Martin Lewis, 47, tuned into BBC’s Question Time last night as the political programme debriefed a dramatic week in politics. With Brexit proceedings continuing to spark outrage and debate, the This Morning and Good Morning Britain star, who founded MoneySavingExpert.com, told his 618,000 followers: “The problem with ‘parliament is disagraceful’ is it is actually reflecting the nation’s view. Cameron’s vote disgracefully didn’t specify implementation,”(sic) he claimed. “The nation is split, radically, Fundamentally, (irreparably?), sadly over Brexit.

“Parliament is mirroring that! #bbcqt,” Martin added.

However, many Twitter users annihilated the money expert’s remarks in the comments, with several pointing out former Prime Minister David Cameron, 52, did in fact outline specifications for Brexit proceedings.

“Rubbish. Cameron made the process clear,” one blasted, while another added: “Erm, like it or not, the nation voted to leave.

“Parliament was then voted in on a clear manifesto to enact this, and are now doing everything they can to do the complete opposite.

“So no, they do not reflect the nation’s view, just the view of a fanatical undemocratic part of it.”

A third also countered Martin’s claim about Parliament “mirroring” the UK’s “split” views, commenting: “No actually Parliament isn’t mirroring the public view. 2/3 of constituencies voted to leave and 2/3 of MPs are Remainers.

“They have no idea what they’re doing to Britain and when the end effect is a radical right wing govt. as a consequence, they WILL be to blame,” they concluded.

“No the ballot paper said Leave or Remain, not half Leave, almost Leave, BRINO [Brexit in name only], etc,” another angry social media user chipped in. “Your argument is one used to justify wanting to overturn the result.”

Meanwhile, one said Martin’s view was through “biased glasses”, adding: “Some of us see it through other lenses and probably fewer are wearing your brand.”

However, some of Martin’s followers concurred with his opinions on Brexit and Parliament.

“Totally agree, no one individual to blame but no effort seen, from all in parliament, to pull a solution together for the good of the country rather than self serving political gain,” one said.

“Disgrace and shame on every single, so called, politician in this country.”

“I said this a good while ago – they can’t agree because everyone has a different view on what Brexit should be & look like,” another tweeted supportively. “Add into the mix a load that secretly don’t actually want to leave at all. A right mess.”

Martin regularly shares information regarding how Brexit will affect the economy and Britons’ personal finances via his blog on Moneysavingexpert.com.

Last month, he wrote that the main impact of Brexit on people’s practical finances, at least in the short to medium term, was whether the UK left the EU with a deal or not.

“If the UK gets a negotiated deal with the EU, then almost certainly the pre-negotiated transitional arrangements will apply,” he said. “Put simply, this means no change for consumer rules, regulations and prices, until the end of 2020 (or longer depending on when things are agreed).

“If we leave without a negotiated deal, commonly known as a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, then the landscape will change, and will change rapidly, and you will need to take action.”





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