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Before the Brexit talks and politicians' soundbites come the off-the-record briefings. So, after more work to map out the UK's exit from the EU, how will the third round of talks go?
Not well, say both sides, cautioning against any big breakthroughs at the session starting on Monday.
EU officials speak of a "big gap", unlikely to be closed any time soon. The UK predicts highly technical talks, with progress coming in later sessions.
The British want to broaden the discussion to include a possible post-Brexit relationship, while the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier wants the focus to remain on his priority issues: citizens' rights, the UK's financial obligations and the Irish border.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-41049803

STEED

08-29-17 04:50 PM

Where's are man in Scotland? We need the Scottish input....

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Kezia Dugdale quits as Scottish Labour leader

Kezia Dugdale has resigned as leader of Scottish Labour, saying it is time to "pass on the baton" to someone else.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...itics-41082916

Jimbuna

08-30-17 08:26 AM

I doubt Sturgeon will mind but it's a bit of a blow for Jeremy I reckon.

Jimbuna

08-30-17 08:30 AM

Just in...

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A key ally of Jeremy Corbyn has ruled himself out of the contest to replace Kezia Dugdale as leader of Scottish Labour.
Neil Findlay had been one of the early bookmakers' favourites to succeed Ms Dugdale, who quit the role on Tuesday evening.
But the Lothians MSP has confirmed that he will not put his name forward.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...itics-41096883

MGR1	08-30-17 12:04 PM

Possbly could come down to a contest between Anas Sarwar or Richard Leonard. If, as I suspect, the Unions swing in behind the latter Sarwar would find himself in some difficulty.

The candidate pool within SLab is a tad shallow.

Mike.:hmmm:

STEED

08-30-17 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2509568)

bit of a blow for Jeremy I reckon.

Unless it turns out to be true she was heading for the..:/\\chop

:hmmm:

Jimbuna

08-31-17 06:51 AM

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Some Conservative backbenchers have said they do not believe Theresa May will be able to fight the next general election as prime minister.
Their comments follow Mrs May's claim she was "here for the long term".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41106679

I personally doubt she will survive long enough to see the next election but you never know really.

STEED

08-31-17 04:49 PM

What a choice the crazy senile JC or senile May! :doh:

Jimbuna

09-01-17 09:02 AM

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The DUP leader, Arlene Foster, proposed an immediate restoration of the assembly in Northern Ireland along with a parallel, time-limited process to deal with culture and language.
Mrs Foster described it as a "common-sense solution" to the ongoing political deadlock.
Sinn Féin rejected the plan and said the DUP have not addressed the cause of the assembly's collapse.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41100925

It can't be long now before direct rule from London becomes a reality.

STEED

09-01-17 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2509932)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-41100925

It can't be long now before direct rule from London becomes a reality.

The mess gets bigger.

STEED

09-01-17 04:42 PM

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Some Conservative backbenchers have said they do not believe Theresa May will be able to fight the next general election as prime minister.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41106679

Brexit talks going no where but backwards and both sides falling out. This mess will bring the Bitch down.

STEED

09-01-17 07:10 PM

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MPs declare sports and bookies as most common donors

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41027964

Dam good job I don't have to declare my freebies...:haha:

Jimbuna

09-02-17 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED (Post 2510022)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41106679

Brexit talks going no where but backwards and both sides falling out. This mess will bring the Bitch down.

I'm more concerned it may bring the country down.

STEED

09-02-17 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2510118)

I'm more concerned it may bring the country down.

Nah...The masses have got the three SSS's.

Sex, Sport and Soap opera's that will keep them happy. :03:

1984 is here and now and the worst thing about it is we have bought this on our self's by letting the few with power and money to get away with it.

STEED

09-02-17 07:33 PM

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Theresa May has appealed for unity from pro-EU Conservative MPs as the Commons is set to debate the government's Brexit repeal bill on Thursday.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41138651

Better make it snappy as you lot will be off soon again for your conference season.

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