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not as in the weeds as you guys, but what does it mean if anything that Dominic Cummings is becoming a senior aide to Johnson?

I only know him from the "Brexit" movie.

Dominic Mckenzie Cummings is a British political strategist, who is currently Special Adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Cummings previously served as the Campaign Director of Vote Leave, the successful campaign advocating for the UK to vote to leave the European Union in the 2016 referendum.

He is someone who has always worked tirelessly in the background, someone who is a Brexiteer and a fast won reputation for getting things done.

Bilge_Rat

07-25-19 10:18 AM

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So if I look at this chart from BBC, despite the purge, most of the new cabinet members backed "remain" and approved Theresa May's deal. So what is Johnson's strategy?

I would have thought he would pack his cabinet with true "Brexiters".

kraznyi_oktjabr

07-25-19 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat (Post 2620235)

I was surprised of this too at first. What I have pondered is that perhaps he is following old advice: "keep you allies close to you, and your enemies even closer". Could he be thinking, that by keeping them in the government there is lower chance of them screwing up the no-deal option if he (most likely) fails to renegotiate the Withdrawal Agreement?

Catfish

07-25-19 12:27 PM

Maybe he relies on Cummings and his propaganda lies again to turn it all around.

STEED

07-25-19 02:15 PM

I hear on the news the backstop can not be removed, the EU has fired its first shot against Bojo.

Catfish

07-25-19 04:00 PM

https://i.imgur.com/N0UGFjAm.jpg

Jimbuna

07-26-19 06:06 AM

Not too tardy a first Commons speech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKvzELXosVw

Skybird

07-26-19 10:18 AM

^ Am I mistaken or has election season been opened right yesterday?

STEED

07-26-19 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird (Post 2620391)

^ Am I mistaken or has election season been opened right yesterday?

Election as in general election?...Possible, I received voting registration papers today. :hmmm:

Catfish

07-26-19 02:04 PM

^ don't be so serious, i guess it's sarcasm paired with hope, after this Video :03:

Jimbuna

07-27-19 06:59 AM

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US President Donald Trump has said talks about a "very substantial" trade deal with the UK are under way.

He said a bilateral post-Brexit deal could lead to a "three to four, five times" increase in current trade.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49135045

I don't put too much emphasis on this because Trump has a history of suddenly changing his mind when it suits.

kraznyi_oktjabr

07-27-19 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2620495)

I don't put too much emphasis on this because Trump has a history of suddenly changing his mind when it suits.

Yeah, not very trustworthy person by track record. I also started pondering this claim...

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He said a bilateral post-Brexit deal could lead to a "three to four, five times" increase in current trade.

Does this mean in both directions or you guys in the UK buying a lot of soybeans? :hmmm:

Jimbuna

07-27-19 07:29 AM

I guess he means both directions but I still don't trust the guy.

Catfish

07-27-19 08:30 AM

Johnson and Cummings will see to (whatever the outcome will be) it will be presented as a "victory" for them, and to you.

Jimbuna

07-27-19 09:33 AM

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised a faster rail route between Leeds and Manchester, claiming the benefits would be "colossal".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-49132477

The charm offensive continues but where is all the money going to come from ?

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