here is what I came up with .... (now remember I am a Remain supporter - but if she had wanted to try and get me on side here is what might have helped !)
my first draft !
"I would like to thank the citizens of the United Kingdom for their considered votes and for the result of this Referendum. A majority of voters have indicated they wish to Leave the European Union. These people have considered a variety of reasons and we hope that with time we will be able to lead the United Kingdom in a direction that is a good way forward. However we must also thank those who voted in large numbers to Remain in the European Union. These people also made a considered and difficult decision. It has not been an easy decision. Many were happy with the status quo and we must ensure that the future establishment of the United Kingdom will help them to also to have a good future.(If she really does not feel she can offer all our current EU citizens who live in UK a permanent home then maybe she could have said at this point: "We currently have a great number of valued EU citizens living in Britain. We hope that everyone can stay, but if this proves to be impossible, please be assured that there will be no sudden changes. We will keep you informed of how this situation progresses. It is certainly our hope that no-one should have to leave who is already here from an EU country and who wishes to remain as a contributer to our society.")
We would like to thank the citizens of the European Union and their elected representatives. The UK has benefited greatly from being part of a stable, united Europe. We have moved forward together into the 21st Century. However, now we have taken the decision to Leave the EU. We are not leaving the Continent of Europe. We are still proud to call you our neighbours and friends. We hope to continue to work with you, learn with you and trade with you. But we have taken the decision that the United Kingdom would now like to take control of the decision making and law making processes. We hope that this can be carried out smoothly and over a period of time, as we wish no disruption to the European system and we wish to make no sudden changes. We will make a considered exit to suit us all."
But I would prefer she said here :
"We currently have a great number of valued EU citizens living in Britain. We ask that everyone stays and continues to contribute to our society. We will keep you informed of how the situation progresses and if and when Brexit has been concluded we would hope to offer UK citizenship to those who request it. It is certainly our hope that no-one should have to leave who is already here from an EU country and who wishes to remain as a contributer to our society. We would also hope that in return that EU countries will protect and welcome those UK citizens who are living and working in Europe. We do not wish to play with people's lifes - citizens will not be part of our negotiations.
In the mantime, after a period of reflection my ministers will present a portfolio to the European ministers to review and we will then aim to begin talks at a time suitable for all involved. I thank you for listening......etc "
Why was her speech not more like this ? Was it that "winning mentality" which has probably got her far through life. But did she ever notice the losers en route ? Or maybe its that grammar school education where you are told "you are a winner" ... you don't need to worry about the losers ! But when 48% of those who voted are Losers and many of those are intelligent people with a lot to lose then it might have been a good idea to try to get them on board for this "new project".
