‘Why are you really here Mr Spearman?’ Mayflower questioned.
‘We would like you to reconsider your position in Europe. Perhaps if you were to call another referendum it might ease tensions between Great Britain and the rest of Europe.’
‘There are no tensions Mr Spearman. The people of Great Britain made a choice two years ago, they voted to leave the EU.’
‘They voted to leave Prime Minister after a campaign by your opponents who made empty promises and fed them a lie.’
‘Is that little statement supposed to change my mind Mr Spearman?’ Mayflower said. ‘I made a promise to the British people I intend to keep. If you think I’m going back home and asking them to vote on another referendum then you’re mistaken.’
‘Then we are at a stalemate.’ Spearman said.
Mayflower looked at Bisset. ‘Is this what you wanted, something like this to happen?’
‘The people of the UK are disillusioned Prime Minister. They believe that by leaving the EU there will be a better future for the United Kingdom.’
‘I assure you Mr Bisset there will be a better future.’
‘Can you be sure of that Prime Minister?’ Spearman said. ‘In the last year alone you have seen major job losses in your industries. Both in defence and the construction industry.’
‘You sanctimonious prick.’ Alex Johnson stated.
Spearman remained unphased by Johnson’s outburst. ‘Prime Minister, the European Union was founded on a mutual agreement between our countries.’
‘Yes, a simple trade agreement.’ Mayflower said cutting him off. ‘And now over forty years later it has turned into something else. The Common Market’s purpose was to maintain economic stability and encourage industrial growth throughout Europe. Now look at us, our economies are stagnant, unemployment throughout Europe is on the rise. The only country that seems to be weathering the storm at the moment is Germany. Can you explain that Mr Spearman.’
‘It’s obvious that we cannot reach an agreement at this moment in time.’ Spearman said.
‘We will never be able to reach an agreement Mr Spearman, not as long as I am Prime Minister. The people of my country have chosen to leave the EU.’
‘The people of your country are fools. You have left them open to all kinds of threats.’
‘And what is that supposed to mean?’ Johnson waded in to the argument.
‘There has always been safety in numbers.’ Spearman replied.
‘If that is the case then why has Europe suffered a constant stream of terror attacks? Every European city has suffered some form of attack over the last ten years. There is a growing discontent amongst its people. Catalonia demonstrated this when they sued for independence last year. And now more European countries are lining up to leave the European union. Tell me Mr Spearman, how long can Germany hold out. How long can they keep bribing European leaders into staying in the Union?’
‘Germany is the future of Europe Prime Minister, surely you must see that.’ Spearman said.
Mayflower smiled at him. ‘I seem to remember another man stating that Germany was the future of Europe.’
‘Memories of a long forgotten war Prime Minister.’
‘Is it.’ Mayflower said. ‘Tell that to the men and women throughout Europe who still bear the scars. Who still have the numbers tattooed onto their arms when they were herded into the death camps. Or the men and women who fought their way across Europe to free us from the tyranny that threatened our very existence.’
‘It is obvious that an agreement cannot be reached.’ Bisset said.
‘Not in some private meeting room.’ Mayflower replied. ‘Now unless you plan to go ahead with these talks then I see no other reason to stay.’
‘And what will you tell the people of your country Prime Minister.’ Spearman asked.
‘I will tell them the truth, which is what they deserve.’ Mayflower turned and headed towards the door.
‘The road ahead is a painful one Prime Minister.’ Spearman called out after her. ‘Your enemies are gathering. They will bring you down. The people of your country will turn on you.’
Mayflower turned to face him. ‘The people of the United Kingdom are resilient Mr Spearman. Tell Heir Merkel, Germany failed to win the last war, they will fail to win this one.’
Chapter 40
Sky News – 7:23pm
You’re watching Sky news, we are joined this evening by Deputy Prime Minister Edwin Fuller to talk about the damage that Dystopia are causing. Mr Fuller thank you for coming in this evening.’
‘My pleasure.’ Fuller replied.
‘What are the government doing to put an end to the current crisis involving Dystopia?’
‘Our government is doing everything in its power to stop Dystopia from doing any more damage. I am here to reassure the British people to remain calm and go about their normal day-to-day business.’
‘Don’t you think it is convenient timing that you have chosen this moment while the Prime Minister is in the midst of crucial Brexit talks?’
‘My role is clear, to support the Prime Minister in leading our country forward. To maintain a working government and assure the British People that their leader remains strong in this crisis.’
‘Are you confident that you can restore the fuel stations across the UK and bring Dystopia down?’
‘This government is confident that Dystopia can be stopped. Our security services have access to a vast network of information I am confident that we can stop Dystopia in their tracks.’
‘But it’s been over 24 hours since the attacks on London and across the country. The police seem to have no idea who or where to find Dystopia. We understand that an arrest made yesterday evening was a dead end. Dystopia have also taken control of GCHQ leaving the security services paralysed. Do you think that the Prime Minister has picked a bad time to leave the country to attend the final round of Brexit talks?’
‘Tessa Mayflower is ensuring that exit from the European Union is a smooth one. This government is on course for a successful deal.’
‘But this deal involves having to pay the European Union a large amount of money in divorce bill fees. Don’t you think the British taxpayer is under enough pressure as it is?’
‘When we leave Europe and we will, our economy will be stronger. The British people will be victorious in this venture.’
‘In a letter last year the foreign secretary outlined plans for a post Brexit safe haven for the wealthy. Can you comment on that?’
‘I Cannot comment on that letter I’m afraid. It’s unfair that you have chosen to put me on my back heel, when all I’m trying to do is rally the people behind our Prime Minister.’
‘Do you think the Prime Minister Tessa Mayflower is the right person to lead us out of Europe?’
‘Tessa Mayflower is a strong leader who is very capable of leading us out of Europe and secure a bright and prosperous future for this country.’
‘But the Prime Minister is only as strong as the coalition government that supports her. Isn’t that what you said last year when you were interviewed by the Guardian Newspaper regarding the Government’s coalition with the Republican Unionist Party?’
‘This government is a strong government. It will meet the challenges of the future.’
‘Providing you have a greater share of power. Isn’t that what the leader of the Labour Party George Hardy said in the house of Commons last week. He accused Mayflower of being a puppet on a string for the RUP. Without them there cannot be a stable government.’
‘The RUP’s role is to support the government through the challenges that arise including Dystopia.’
‘In your own words last year Mr Fuller whilst talking to the Guardian you stated that the RUP is the only party that can prevent a total disaster in regards to a successful Brexit deal. What did you mean by that?’
‘Look, our current goal here is to stop Dystopia. I feel that we are strong enough to defeat them and bring whoever is behi
nd this terror group to justice.’
‘We as in the Republican Unionist Party or we the coalition government?’
‘Backing me into a corner with that question will not deter me from our current objective, which is to end this crisis with Dystopia.’
‘A lot of people have come out in support of Dystopia. They say that this group has raised many key issues regarding the poor of this country.’
‘Those who support this terror group and what they have done over the past twenty four hours are clearly misguided.’
‘But the people who carried out the attacks were ordinary people. A city worker, a fitness instructor and a serving police officer.’
‘I don’t think you can casually dismiss the deaths of one hundred and fifty two people yesterday.’
‘Looking beyond what happened yesterday, do you not think that Dystopia has been a long time coming and that this government should have seen the warning signs. Our security forces concentrating all their efforts tracking down Muslim extremists.’
‘Our security forces are doing an excellent job. They have already stopped at least ten suspects from carrying out horrific attacks this year alone.’
‘But As I have just stated they didn’t see this Dystopia coming.’
‘If we try to watch everyone that would be a breach of civil liberties.’
‘Isn’t that what Edward Snowden demonstrated when he managed to acquire information regarding illegal practices by both the NSA and GCHQ?’
‘Let’s not go off track here, let’s stick to our current goal which is to bring Dystopia to justice.’
‘Do you think you can stop Dystopia?’
‘I think this government is capable of handling this latest crisis.’
‘Mr Fuller thank you for speaking to us tonight.’
‘Thank you for having me.’
Chapter 41
Downing Street – London – 9:39pm
Mayflower stared at the TV screen as the news played the interview that Fuller had given earlier that evening.
The door opened and Fuller walked in.
‘What the hell is this?’ Mayflower demanded to know. ‘You dare to go behind my back and give an interview.’
‘You were in Brussels attending Brexit talks. I felt it necessary to give the interview in your absence. The public need to be reassured that this government is doing all it can to stop Dystopia.’
‘You went behind my back Edwin!’ Mayflower shouted. ‘You didn’t tell me that you were planning an interview with Sky News. The press are already having a field day. They see me as weak.’ Mayflower picked up a tablet handing it to Fuller. ‘The Daily Mail are already calling me the Prime Minister who can’t fight her own battles.’
‘I did that interview because a lot of people do see you as weak.’
‘A lot of people, as in the Republican Unionist Party?’
‘Don’t throw that at me. We’ve supported you since you scraped through last year’s election.’
‘No you haven’t Edwin. I know you are pissed off because you haven’t got more power.’
Fuller glared at her. ‘All I am to you is a mascot that you can wave in the faces of the opposition parties.’
‘You knew what you were getting into when you signed the deal to form a coalition.’
‘A fair deal, that’s what you promised. An equal share of power.’
‘Don’t be so naïve Edwin. Is that what you really thought you would get? You knew that was never going to happen. Especially with what Dystopia revealed to us in the Cobra meeting this morning. How can I give power to a former terrorist?’
Fuller laughed. ‘You have the nerve to call me naïve. You knew who you were getting into bed with when we held our first meeting last year. Your security chiefs briefed you on what I used to be.’
‘I have pulled out all the stops to protect this coalition.’ Mayflower hit back. ‘I have put everything on the line for you. I have protected you.’ She pointed at the TV. ‘This is how you repay me by going behind my back and shoving a knife into it.’
‘Oh come on Tessa, you knew this was going to happen sooner or later. After months sitting on the front bench of Parliament without having a voice. Is it little wonder why I did that interview with Sky News?’
‘You don’t want a share of power Edwin, you want it all. You used that interview to undermine me. To rally the British people against me.’
‘I said nothing damaging, I merely stated that you were behind the British people. I do not want to undermine you. I just want more of a say on government matters.’
Mayflower shook her head. ‘What you want Edwin is to push your own agenda. A united Ireland, isn’t that what you want?’
‘It was one of the terms we negotiated last year. In exchange for propping up your party. Since you won the election you’ve been stalling on the issue.’
‘You know I need to see through Brexit first, then we can talk about reunification. But until the Brexit situation is behind us we cannot move forward.’
‘You know Europe is never going to give you the deal you want.’
‘What is that supposed to mean.’
‘I know you are about to step out that door and make a statement to the press about the breakdown of talks with the European Union.’
‘And how is it you know that?’ Mayflower stopped talking. ‘My god, you knew that was going to happen tonight. You knew what Bisset was planning.’
‘I am not your enemy Tessa.’ Fuller said defensively.
‘Bollocks.’ Mayflower seethed. ‘I want to know who Albert Spearman is. I want to know how much you know.’
‘Tessa, this is bigger than all of us. If you start asking questions then you risk much more than your political career.’
‘Is that a threat?’
‘It’s a warning.’ Fuller replied.
‘You’re warning me to back off Brexit.’
‘If we want to continue as a nation yes.’
‘If we want to continue as a nation?’ Mayflower repeated.
Fuller hesitated. ‘There was never supposed to have been a referendum on Europe. Don’t you see that.’
‘David Cameron made a pledge to the British people that he would hold a referendum if the Conservatives won the 2015 election.’ Mayflower argued.
‘Don’t you get it Tessa. Cameron didn’t think he was going to win an overall majority. He thought another coalition government would be on the cards. The Liberal Democrats would never have allowed a referendum to happen if there would have been another coalition. The referendum would have been blocked and we would have stayed in Europe. But when the Tories won an overall majority it forced Cameron’s hand. He had no choice but to hold the referendum he promised the United Kingdom.’
‘After he won the election he had to go through with it.’ Mayflower commented.
‘Yes.’ Fuller stated. ‘But the last thing he expected was that the public would vote out. Europe didn’t expect the people to vote to leave either.’
‘Europe.’ Mayflower scoffed. ‘You mean Germany didn’t see it coming.’
Fuller nodded.
‘What is your role in all this?’
‘My role?’ Fuller said.
‘You must think I’m stupid. You’ve obviously been talking to someone from Europe. Is it this Albert Spearman? You said it yourself you are pissed off with not having a voice. Is that what they have promised you, a voice?’
‘It’s more than just that.’
‘Reunification.’ Mayflower guessed.
‘You were never going to open a dialogue with the RUP after we left Europe. This government is desperate to hold on to what little power they have.’
‘So what, you go behind my back and try to humiliate me by going to the media.’
‘I was doing it to defend you.’
‘Defend me, no Edwin, all you want is to turn my own party against me.’
‘It’s for the best, why do you think Cameron resigned. He knew he coul
dn’t steer Britain through Brexit negotiations. Europe would turn any negotiations into a minefield. Why do you think Bisset leaked that report last year of that private dinner? Where you begged him for help.’
‘To humiliate me.’
‘Now you are finally getting it. They want talks to break down. They want to back you into a corner to force you to hold another referendum.’
‘Where the outcome will be a stay vote.’ Mayflower speculated.
Fuller nodded again.
‘They’re afraid because of what is happening in Europe. The people are starting to rebel, have their say.’
‘By voting out of the EU the people of this country have taken a step backward.’
‘No Edwin, the people of Great Britain will move forward.’
‘You don’t honestly believe that do you? When you were handed the keys to this place last year you weren’t exactly jumping for joy. No one wanted the job. All you’re trying to do is secure your place in history as the Prime Minister who led her people out of Europe.’
‘That’s exactly what I plan to do, this nation will be better off.’
‘You will lead this country to ruin.’ Fuller stated. ‘There is no future outside of the European Union, not if Germany has its way.’
‘And so the truth comes out. This is all about Germany and what they stand to lose.’
‘Think about it. How much of this country has been sliced up over the last twenty years since the Blair government took office? Our sporting institutions, business, massive amounts of property around London and the rest of the UK owned by foreign investors. Once a final Brexit deal is completed they will bleed this country dry. Those who have the means will leave. While the poor will be left to fend for themselves left to the mercy of the criminal gangs who already run half of the UK. It is already too late. The current police force is too weak to act. And what’s left of the government will be on their knees begging to re-join Europe.’
‘I will not let this country fall into the abyss.’
‘It is already in freefall Tessa. How long before an incident occurs because of what Dystopia has done. They have shut down every petrol station in the country. The people will remain calm for a short while. They will hold their heads up high. But when the first bullet is fired in anger it will ignite unrest the likes of which this country hasn’t seen since the civil war.’
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