Foreign Office’s “sticky fingers” all over Queen’s speech in Germany
THE PRESS OFFICE OF
The Lord Stoddart of Swindon
(Independent Labour)
News Release
25th June 2015
Queen’s speech in Germany has “sticky fingers of the Foreign Office all over it” says Peer
The independent Labour Peer, Lord Stoddart of Swindon has expressed his disappointment with Her Majesty the Queen’s speech in Germany, on European unity, accusing the Foreign Office of using the Royal family as “pawns” in the pre-referendum debate.
Lord Stoddart said: It is very unfortunate that the emphasis on European unity in the speech has led to speculation that Her Majesty was supporting the pro-EU side of the referendum debate. The speech has the sticky fingers of the Foreign Office all over it and I believe it was a clumsy attempt by them to place the monarchy on the side of the UK remaining in the EU.
“The division in Europe referred to by Her Majesty in her speech derives from the chaotic nature of the EU and its attempts to extend its empire eastward while, at the same time, pursuing financial, economic and social policies within its borders that are leading to huge reductions in standards of living and rioting in some nation states. The Foreign Office should beware of using the Royal Family as political pawns in the debate about this nation’s future as a member of the EU.
“Her Majesty should reflect on the fact that her status has been reduced to that of a European Union citizen, without so much as a by your leave.”