UK Politics Thread - Page 517

STEED · 02-25-18, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43186005

Surely Corbyn isn't going to betray the principles he's stuck steadfastly to for most of his political life?

The Monument movement as far as I can see now control the Labour party and old JC is there puppet. Labour are in denial and how many behind closed doors are with Monument who knows.

Jimbuna · 02-25-18, 11:40 AM

That must be Corbyn and Macdonell then.

STEED · 02-27-18, 09:00 AM

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Tony Blair tells Sky News he's in favour of anti-Brexit Labour politicians joining forces with Tory rebels.

https://news.sky.com/video/blair-joi...n-bid-11263954

SHUT UP TEFLON TONY!

If you want back in politics I suggest you stand for a MP and stop mouthing off on the side line thinking you are still in Parliament.

Jimbuna · 02-27-18, 12:41 PM

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Any form of customs union with the EU after Brexit would be a "complete sellout" for the UK, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has said.

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Sir Martin Donnelly, who was permanent secretary in the Department for International Trade until last year, said any deals done after Brexit would not compensate for leaving the single market and the customs union.

Giving up access to the EU market and its existing trade agreements was "rather like rejecting a three course meal now in favour of the promise of a packet of crisps later", he said.

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And Mr Fox hit back at Sir Martin as he took questions after his speech, saying it was "unsurprising that those who spend a lifetime working in the European Union see moving away from the European Union as being threatening".

He added: "The UK Brexit process is, as we've all discovered, a little more complex than a packet of Walkers."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43204460

The toys are definitely being thrown out of the pram now.

STEED · 02-27-18, 01:16 PM

Listening to the radio the CBI likes Labour's idea as business bosses swing more toward's old JC.

Jimbuna · 02-27-18, 01:34 PM

I really don't see many Tory rebels opposing the whip for fear of letting Corbyn form a new government and potentially losing their seats in the process.

STEED · 02-28-18, 07:45 AM

STEED's new PMQs score card.

PM Theresa May (Conservatives) 0

Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) 0

Vince Cable (LibDems) 0

Ian Blackford (SNP) 0

Caroline Lucas (Greens) 0

ON GOING SCORE CARD AFTER 7 PMQs

PM Theresa May (Conservatives) 11

Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) 10

Vince Cable (LibDems) 1

Ian Blackford (SNP) 5

Caroline Lucas (Greens) 0

Watching it on SKY whom cut away so I don't know if Cable/Lucas asked questions. Will check when this PMQs is on YouTube

UPDATE - Just watched the full version on YouTube scorecard as above.

Jimbuna · 02-28-18, 10:37 AM

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An EU proposal for the Northern Ireland border threatens the "constitutional integrity" of the United Kingdom, Theresa May has said.

The EU's draft legal agreement proposes a "common regulatory area" after Brexit on the island of Ireland - in effect keeping Northern Ireland in a customs union - if no other solution is found.

Mrs May said "no UK prime minister could ever agree" to this.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43224785

That's another step closer to simply walking away.

Skybird · 02-28-18, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

The Monument movement as far as I can see now control the Labour party and old JC is there puppet. Labour are in denial and how many behind closed doors are with Monument who knows.

Monument movement...? Never heard of read of that. What or who is that? Or is that just your personal term?

Jimbuna · 02-28-18, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Monument movement...? Never heard of read of that. What or who is that? Or is that just your personal term?

I think the crazy old bugga meant 'Momentum'.

Skybird · 02-28-18, 11:59 AM

Maybe he's older than he claims.

STEED · 02-28-18, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Maybe he's older than he claims.

I am..........

More latter.

STEED · 02-28-18, 01:44 PM

UK doing well..

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Toys R Us UK goes into administration

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43225248

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Maplin collapses as rescue talks fail

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43223175

Not for these poor sods who face a kicking on UC and jumping though lots of hoops.

Catfish · 02-28-18, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43224785
That's another step closer to simply walking away.

So how does Mrs May think North Ireland will be able to keep an open border (and peace..), without having a customs union of any kind.
When it threatens the "constitutional integrity of the UK" maybe just leaving the latter might be in order?
"You can't have your cake and eat it"

Jimbuna · 03-01-18, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

So how does Mrs May think North Ireland will be able to keep an open border (and peace..), without having a customs union of any kind.
When it threatens the "constitutional integrity of the UK" maybe just leaving the latter might be in order?
"You can't have your cake and eat it"

I've read that the UK has suggested new IT systems could be introduced to avoid the need for physical border checks but as yet, there is scant detail about this.

May is meeting with Tusk on Friday so no doubt he will have all the answers....j/k

02-25-18, 11:40 AM	#7742
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02-27-18, 01:16 PM	#7745
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Listening to the radio the CBI likes Labour's idea as business bosses swing more toward's old JC. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

02-27-18, 01:34 PM	#7746
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I really don't see many Tory rebels opposing the whip for fear of letting Corbyn form a new government and potentially losing their seats in the process. __________________ 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)

02-28-18, 07:45 AM	#7747
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	STEED's new PMQs score card. PM Theresa May (Conservatives) 0 Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) 0 Vince Cable (LibDems) 0 Ian Blackford (SNP) 0 Caroline Lucas (Greens) 0 ON GOING SCORE CARD AFTER 7 PMQs PM Theresa May (Conservatives) 11 Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) 10 Vince Cable (LibDems) 1 Ian Blackford (SNP) 5 Caroline Lucas (Greens) 0 Watching it on SKY whom cut away so I don't know if Cable/Lucas asked questions. Will check when this PMQs is on YouTube UPDATE - Just watched the full version on YouTube scorecard as above. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT! Last edited by STEED; 02-28-18 at 12:52 PM.

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