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On the first month of Brexit

A carol to celebrate the first twelve months of Brexit – Great Britain’s decision to separate from the European Union

Charlotte Lebon by Charlotte Lebon
05-01-2022 19:33 - Updated on 07-03-2023 15:37
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The European flag with one star falling away

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To the tune of 12 Days of Christmas

To celebrate Kent Bylines’ first anniversary

In the first year of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Our bright star fallen from the blue

On the first month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the second month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the third month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the fourth month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Green home grants collapsing
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the fifth month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Au pairs stopped from coming
Green home grants collapsing
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the sixth month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Robots picking strawberries
Au pairs stopped from coming
Green home grants collapsing
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the seventh month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Flash floods in Europe
Robots picking strawberries
Au pairs stopped from coming
Green home grants collapsing
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the eighth month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Lorry Driver shortage
Flash floods in Europe
Robots picking strawberries
Au pairs stopped from coming
Green home grants collapsing
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the ninth month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Energy prices rising
Lorry Driver shortage
Flash floods in Europe
Robots picking strawberries
Au pairs stopped from coming
Green home grants collapsing
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the tenth month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Poo in our rivers
Energy prices rising
Lorry Driver shortage
Flash floods in Europe
Robots picking strawberries
Au pairs stopped from coming
Green home grants collapsing
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the eleventh month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Global treasure Islands
Poo in our rivers
Energy prices rising
Lorry Driver shortage
Flash floods in Europe
Robots picking strawberries
Au pairs stopped from coming
Green home grants collapsing
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

On the twelfth month of Brexit, the news we brought to you
Lives lost in the Channel
Global treasure Islands
Poo in our rivers
Energy prices rising
Lorry Driver shortage
Flash floods in Europe
Robots picking strawberries
Au pairs stopped from coming
Green home grants collapsing
Oyster firms are tanking
There’s a kicking in the Pantiles
2000 lorries parking
And our bright star fallen from the blue

Charlotte Lebon

Charlotte Lebon

Charlotte Lebon lived in the village of Benenden, in the beautiful upper weald of Kent and area of outstanding natural beauty. Her mother was a founder of Cranbrook museum. Charlotte still follows news of Kent archaeology and history

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