In the Bretonian Parliament

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Lord Edmond Grey had been watching the proceeding silently over the last few days, making judgements over his potential alliances for the coming future. A new movement among the Lords, led by the infamous Lord Mountbatten had been gathering weight and credibility for a dangerously long time now.

As a matter of the fact, this new alliance of forward thinking politicians was now in a position to threaten Prime Minister Worthington himself. As Secretary of State for Trade and Industry he could see the shift of power and was currently embroiled in mental turmoil. Should he turn to join the Constitution's supporters and Mountbatten; or remaining staunchly alongside Worthington and the remaining Cabinet to defend the reigning Government? He had listened to Lord Canning. He had seen the mistakes made by Worthington over the previous days. His mind was swayed.

The hall had been experiencing a brief lull as the assembled men discussed matters privately among themselves, a brief cease-fire among the boiling political battle that would have othewise been raging unchecked. He slowly rose to he feet.

"the House recognises Lord Sir Edmond Grey." Various heads swiveled to watch him owlishly.

"I have held the post of Secretary of State for Trade and Industry for four years now - a member of Worthington's Party for longer yet. During my time with the Party, I have seen periods of economic growth and expansion unrivaled by any other period of our history. Unfortunately Bretonia is now tied by the fetters of war.

"When the Kusari onslaught fell upon our borders we felt the impact on the market and in our pockets. Directly due to legislation enacted by our Prime Minister, production on Leeds has fallen by 12% and shipping from Borderworld Exports and other licensed corporations by 15%.

"During this time of war, these mistakes have been critical and have allowed the Kusari forces to encroach closer to our heart. Even now skirmishes are being fought around Glasgow Outpost in Leeds itself, perilously close to Planet Leeds itself!"

There was a sudden uproar from Worthington's loyalists as they realised what direction this speech was taking. There were calls of 'tratior' booming clearly from some of the younger Lords. Grey closed his eyes and waited for the commotion to be called to an end by the Speaker. When the verbal tirrade had died down to uncontented murmering, he continued.

"Due to the events and actions I have witnessed, enacted by an unprepared and unorganised government - mistakes that have cost an uncountable number of lives, billions in lost revenue and decades of progress - I am here-by resigning from my position in a Bretonia led by Prime Minister Worthington.

"I believe our only hope for salvation, as stated by Lord Canning, is a unified Government as would be brought about by the afore mentioned Constitution. Lord Mountbatten, while employing... Unconventional tactics during his presence in these Halls, has initiated a chain of events that is very much necessary for the continued survival of this House as we know it."

He then sat down, looking physically exhausted. there was an uproar as Worthington's loyalists jeered and booed and Mountbatten's supporters tried to shout them down. On the other side of the hall Grey met Canning's eyes, who nodded at him in a sign of mutual respect.

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