News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Brexit Deal Fails in Parliament. Parent comment

Re:Brexit Deal Fails in Parliament by balabaster on Wednesday January 16, 2019 @01:19PM (#18923359)
Was this legislation to avoid situations like the tyrannical Prince John of Robin Hood fame who just taxed and taxed to line his own pockets?
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Brexit Deal Fails in Parliament by burfog on Wednesday January 16, 2019 @07:30PM (#18927189)
I'm not sure, but I think it had to do with paying for fighting the French.
[ Parent | on HN ]