UK Politics Thread - Page 529

STEED · 05-30-18, 05:24 PM

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A group of major European companies has warned the Prime Minister they may cut investment without more clarity over the terms of Britain's EU exit.
Business leaders, including from BP, BMW, Nestle, and Vodafone, told Theresa May that "time is running out".
In a statement after the Downing Street meeting, they said that a trade deal with the EU must be "frictionless as with a customs union".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44310224

Jimbuna · 05-31-18, 06:33 AM

We are well into the game of 'chicken' now but the EU are supposedly desparate for our £40 million and our position is clear (as far as I'm aware)....no deal, no money.

STEED · 06-01-18, 07:10 AM

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The UK must not allow President Trump to "bully" his trading partners, the shadow international trade secretary has said, amid fears of a looming trade war over US tariffs on metals imports.

Labour's Barry Gardiner said the move to impose levies on aluminium and steel from Europe was "based on a lie".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44326627

Well then the Labour party should get on with Trump with all their lies.

Jimbuna · 06-01-18, 07:41 AM

#7924 should have read 'billion' and not 'million'

STEED · 06-01-18, 06:07 PM

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Nigel Farage is to embark on a speaking tour of Australia, an experience his promoter promises will be "immersive and brag-worthy at the highest level".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44332733

Watch out Reece here comes Nigel..Boom boom.

Jimbuna · 06-02-18, 07:29 AM

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Lord Lawson has been accused of hypocrisy by anti-Brexit campaigners after it emerged he is applying for a French residency card.

The Conservative peer, who chaired the Vote Leave campaign, said he had started the "tiresome" paperwork to prove he is legally resident in France.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44313941

Had to re-read this to be sure I wasn't involved in any misunderstanding

Jimbuna · 06-02-18, 09:33 AM

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The UK must submit written proposals on how it plans to keep a frictionless Irish border after Brexit in the next two weeks, Ireland's foreign minister has said.

Simon Coveney said if that does not happen the UK will face an uncertain summer of talks.

Both the UK and EU say they are committed to keeping the Irish border open after Brexit.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-44342590

Not sure how this one will pan out but whatever is eventually decided it will have to be most innovative.

STEED · 06-02-18, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44313941

Had to re-read this to be sure I wasn't involved in any misunderstanding

So bloody what, am I going to throw the book at remainers who flee the UK when we leave the UK? No, do what you want.

Sod this dire tripe and get on with it.

Jimbuna · 06-03-18, 07:24 AM

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Key parts of the UK's immigration policy - including on foreign students and doctors coming to the UK - are be reviewed, the home secretary has said.

Sajid Javid told the BBC there was a "perception problem" over the decision to include students in net migration figures.

And he said he would "think more carefully" about the cap on the number of skilled workers given visas.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44346900

I'm all for that and would like to see a points system as used by some other countries put into operation.

If you have a skill that is in demand then you've more chance of gaining entry.

Jimbuna · 06-04-18, 03:03 PM

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The EU Withdrawal Bill will return to the House of Commons for a series of crunch votes on 12 June, it has been announced.

The legislation suffered 15 defeats in the House of Lords, which will now be debated by MPs.

Numbers are tight with the Tories needing the support of the Democratic Unionist Party for a majority.

Conservative MPs have been told to be on site "at all times" during the day of the votes.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44360020

I'm not yet convinced the PM will get the support she so desparately needs

Jimbuna · 06-05-18, 12:57 PM

Heathrow Airport: Cabinet approves new runway plan.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44357580

About time too....it'll still not be operational until approximately 2026 though.

JU_88 · 06-05-18, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44346900

I'm all for that and would like to see a points system as used by some other countries put into operation.

If you have a skill that is in demand then you've more chance of gaining entry.

I think that's what most sane people want.

STEED · 06-06-18, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44346900

I'm all for that and would like to see a points system as used by some other countries put into operation.

If you have a skill that is in demand then you've more chance of gaining entry.

Long over due.

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44360020

I'm not yet convinced the PM will get the support she so desparately needs

And add to the mix Labour's soft brexit.

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Heathrow Airport: Cabinet approves new runway plan.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44357580

About time too....it'll still not be operational until approximately 2026 though.

Too late and out of date, when it goes on line they will find its too late. Better start campaigning for yet another one now.

Catfish · 06-06-18, 05:49 AM

^ regarding airports or runways.. Berlin could use some advice

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Brexit will cause a new ice age.

Regarding its diplomatic consequences, yes.

JU_88 · 06-06-18, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Heathrow Airport: Cabinet approves new runway plan.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44357580

About time too....it'll still not be operational until approximately 2026 though.

They should upgrade London city airport - Its a bit like taking off from an aircraft carrier

http://hotelsbrit.com/wp-content/upl...rport-view.jpg
Just tarmac the crappy o2 and build it there :P

05-31-18, 06:33 AM	#7922
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	We are well into the game of 'chicken' now but the EU are supposedly desparate for our £40 million and our position is clear (as far as I'm aware)....no deal, no money. __________________ 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)

06-01-18, 07:41 AM	#7924
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	#7924 should have read 'billion' and not 'million' __________________ 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)

06-05-18, 12:57 PM	#7931
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Heathrow Airport: Cabinet approves new runway plan. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44357580 About time too....it'll still not be operational until approximately 2026 though. __________________ 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)