UK Politics Thread - Page 482

STEED · 09-30-17, 06:33 AM

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Big Ben tower repair costs double to £61m

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41444415

Why is it they can not tell the truth until work is well under way the truth comes out. Not only on this..

Jimbuna · 09-30-17, 06:37 AM

Every time I think of Boris I can't stop getting a mental image of a clown out of my head.

STEED · 09-30-17, 06:52 AM

Inside the FO....

MGR1 · 09-30-17, 07:04 AM

That's Ruth Davidson had another go at BoJo:

https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk...n-over-brexit-

https://www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics/...h_davidson_on/

I think it's becoming pretty obvious that the Tories are going to have to splinter. There are too many factions for their traditional "broad church" approach to work.

Mike.

STEED · 09-30-17, 07:45 AM

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Ruth Davidson has called for “serious people” to take charge of Brexit as she launched a fresh attack on Boris Johnson.

Buffoons on our side and a EU brick wall on the other side no wonder its all going to pot.

Catfish · 09-30-17, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

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Buffoons on our side and a EU brick wall on the other side no wonder its all going to pot.

Well it is your brick wall.

STEED · 09-30-17, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Well it is your brick wall.

No its a EU wall, our side keeps caving in. Anyway I know we are staying its a big lie.

STEED · 09-30-17, 06:37 PM

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Embattled Theresa May arrives at Conservative Party conference in Manchester

http://news.sky.com/story/embattled-...ester-11062116

Hey Jim why don't you drop by and give poor Mrs May a bottle of beer.

STEED · 10-01-17, 06:17 AM

For the love of....Oh get over it will you.

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May to apologise over election

The PM says she takes responsibility for her performance in June's snap election, as the Tory party's conference gets under way.

http://news.sky.com/story/live-tory-...ester-11062521

Jim make it two bottles of beer when you drop by.

Jimbuna · 10-01-17, 06:38 AM

My understanding is there is a growing faction within the Tory ranks who are advocating we simply walk away from the Brexit negotiations should there be no meaningfull progress by xmas.

STEED · 10-01-17, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

My understanding is there is a growing faction within the Tory ranks who are advocating we simply walk away from the Brexit negotiations should there be no meaningfull progress by xmas.

Well that would go down well with Jezzer, Tories ripping themselves to shreds that could cause frictions DUP way and Mrs May could be under a leadership challenge.

Jimbuna · 10-01-17, 08:58 AM

Only a clown would dare....er, wait, there already is a clown waiting by the circus rinside isn't there

STEED · 10-01-17, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Only a clown would dare....er, wait, there already is a clown waiting by the circus rinside isn't there

BoJo is going further right and that will be a bitter pill the voters will not want.

STEED · 10-02-17, 05:24 AM

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Theresa May has admitted a change in her party's approach on tuition fees in England, saying she has listened to voters and fees will freeze at £9,250.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41456555

That is not going to get them voting for you you know.

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Philip Hammond has said no minister should feel they cannot be sacked, amid continued Brexit cabinet tensions.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41467301

Sideways swipe at BoJo?

STEED · 10-02-17, 06:01 AM

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Brexit trade talks this month are unlikely, senior minister admits

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/poli...-a3648286.html

Another month down the pan!

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Tory leadership: The runners and riders hoping to replace Theresa May

Boris Johnson 11-2

Philip Hammond 12-1

Jacob Rees-Mogg 8-1

Amber Rudd 14-1

Ruth Davidson 12-1

James Cleverly 20-1

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/poli...-a3648316.html To right wing, to wet, to much of a toff, to out of it, to far north, to who.

09-30-17, 06:37 AM	#7217
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Every time I think of Boris I can't stop getting a mental image of a clown out of my head. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-30-17, 06:52 AM	#7218
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Inside the FO.... __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

09-30-17, 07:04 AM	#7219
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	That's Ruth Davidson had another go at BoJo: https://www.politicshome.com/news/uk...n-over-brexit- https://www.reddit.com/r/ukpolitics/...h_davidson_on/ I think it's becoming pretty obvious that the Tories are going to have to splinter. There are too many factions for their traditional "broad church" approach to work. Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

10-01-17, 06:38 AM	#7225
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	My understanding is there is a growing faction within the Tory ranks who are advocating we simply walk away from the Brexit negotiations should there be no meaningfull progress by xmas. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-01-17, 08:58 AM	#7227
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Only a clown would dare....er, wait, there already is a clown waiting by the circus rinside isn't there __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!