The use of "In the name of God, go" is a phrase in British politics, dating from the era of the English Civil War. The phrase was first used by Oliver Cromwell in the 17th Century.
Uses through the years
- In April 1653, Oliver Cromwell said "In the name of God, go" to the Rump Parliament.
- In the Norway Debate in May 1940, Leo Amery said "In the name of God, go" to Neville Chamberlain. Amery repeated Oliver Cromwell's words on 20 April 1653 to the Long Parliament, "You have sat too long for any good you have been doing lately. Depart, I say, and let us have done with you. In the name of God, go!".
- In January 2022, David Davis said "In the name of God, go" to Boris Johnson.
References
External links
- 'In the name of God, go': Tory MP David Davis urges Boris Johnson to resign The Guardian
See also
- In the name of God
