UK Politics Thread - Page 514

Jimbuna · 02-09-18, 07:55 AM

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EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned that a transition period immediately after Brexit in 2019 is "not a given".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43001931

I'm growing to like this guy....he speaks a lot of common sense, so hopefully Merkel and Macron in particular will heed his advice because nor is the reported £40 billion plus they seek to take some of the burdon off their respective budgets 'a given'.

Jimbuna · 02-11-18, 07:36 AM

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UKIP leader Henry Bolton is confident he will win the backing of his party in a vote of members next weekend, he told the BBC's Andrew Marr.

Mr Bolton suggested he was still in a relationship with Jo Marney, whose racist texts about Meghan Markle sparked a no-confidence vote in him.

"There are strong affections there, yes," he told Andrew Marr.

But he said the party had to reform under his leadership or continue to be on the sidelines in the Brexit debate.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43023050

Setting politics aside for a moment, I'm beginning to admire this guy for taking/making a stand for what he believes is right.

STEED · 02-12-18, 06:23 PM

UKIP is finished and after this weekend if Henry remains as leader that will seal there fate.

Jimbuna · 02-13-18, 06:36 AM

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The UK and Irish governments have been "left embarrassed" after leaving Belfast without a deal to restore devolution.

Theresa May and Leo Varadkar attended talks with Northern Ireland's main political parties on Monday.

It was widely anticipated that the DUP and Sinn Féin were close to ending their 13-month stalemate.

But a DUP source told the BBC a deal was "not likely" on Monday and both leaders left empty handed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43037508

Still no deal in sight

STEED · 02-13-18, 09:06 AM

^Egg on May's face.

STEED · 02-13-18, 09:12 AM

I know this is late but I want to say it anyway.

Sling your hook Soros and clear off.

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George Soros defends £400,000 donation to pro-EU campaign Best for Britain

https://news.sky.com/story/george-so...itain-11246436

Always sticking your big nose in where is not needed.

Jimbuna · 02-13-18, 12:35 PM

Opposite poles in this instance which actually repel one another.

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Democratic Unionist Party leader Arlene Foster has said there will be no free-standing Irish Language act.

However, Sinn Féin said an Irish Language act is "essential" to any deal that restores the power-sharing executive at Stormont.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-43048025

STEED · 02-14-18, 06:22 AM

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Theresa May calls for 'final push' on Northern Ireland power-sharing deal

https://news.sky.com/story/good-prog...l-yet-11248057

Why don't you butt out of it Maybot and let them get on with it. They don't need you rushing over to NI holding press conferences like some kind of control freak.

Jimbuna · 02-14-18, 06:38 AM

^ There lies the problem, both sides are refusing to 'get on with it' and this has been going on for thirteen months now, hence NI is currently being run by civil servants.

Jimbuna · 02-14-18, 06:41 AM

Soon the clown will hold centre stage and sort out all the Brexit fears

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Boris Johnson is attempting to reassure voters who are angry and alienated by Brexit that the UK's split from the EU is a cause for "hope not fear".

The foreign secretary is using a speech to try to build bridges with those who voted to remain in the EU, saying their belief in European solidarity is based on "noble sentiments".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43045553

STEED · 02-14-18, 06:41 AM

At the end of the day civil servants run the country, make me wonder why we need politician's.

Jimbuna · 02-14-18, 06:42 AM

One less thing for you to moan on about then

STEED · 02-14-18, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

One less thing for you to moan on about then

Are you suggesting we're all be betting off without politicians?

If so..

Jimbuna · 02-14-18, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Are you suggesting we're all be betting off without politicians?

If so..

No big fan of politicians despite my 'insider' experiences and acquaintances over past years but who else would run the country?

STEED · 02-14-18, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

No big fan of politicians despite my 'insider' experiences and acquaintances over past years but who else would run the country?

I think you could jim. Level headed, laid back, likes a good beer and shoots down spambots.

02-12-18, 06:23 PM	#7698
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	UKIP is finished and after this weekend if Henry remains as leader that will seal there fate. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-13-18, 09:06 AM	#7700
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	^Egg on May's face. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-14-18, 06:38 AM	#7704
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ There lies the problem, both sides are refusing to 'get on with it' and this has been going on for thirteen months now, hence NI is currently being run by civil servants. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

02-14-18, 06:41 AM	#7706
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	At the end of the day civil servants run the country, make me wonder why we need politician's. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-14-18, 06:42 AM	#7707
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	One less thing for you to moan on about then __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)