UK Politics Thread

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by STEED

Steptoe has been given a blow from both LibDem leadership candidates on SKY debate, both will not work with steptoe if Labour wins a general election. This has now made it harder for steptoe as he will need to pass the magic line to form a government on his own. Both LibDems feel steptoe has taken Labour to the far left and on that I agree with them.

Pretty much works for me as well

[Jimbuna]

Jeremy Hunt has said he would decide by the end of September whether there is a "realistic chance" of reaching a new Brexit deal with the EU.

The Tory leadership contender said he would deliver a provisional "no-deal Brexit budget" in early September and then give the EU three weeks.

He vowed to abandon talks after that if there was no "immediate prospect" of progress and move to a no-deal footing.

His rival Boris Johnson has vowed to leave "come what may" by 31 October.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48819260

The question remains unchanged...."How will you deliver a no deal Brexit" ?

[kraznyi_oktjabr]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The question remains unchanged...."How will you deliver a no deal Brexit" ?

Maybe I'm missing something (I haven't followed the circus lately) but what you mean with "delivering no deal Brexit?" I aave understood, that October 31st Brexit date is written into legislation and therefore only thing Bojo has to do is to ensure that the Parliament does not amend that law. At the moment I don't believe that either candidate has realistic chance in sweet talking EU back into negotiation table.

[Jimbuna]

Hammond says Tory leadership candidates must 'be honest' over spending plans.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48832080

I doubt either of them understand the true meaning of the word

[Jimbuna]

Brexit Party MEPs turned their backs during the EU's Ode To Joy anthem, while Lib Dem MEPs wore yellow "Stop Brexit" T-shirts on the first day of European Parliament.

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said his 29 MEPs were "cheerfully defiant" and made their "presence felt".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48839829

It has begun.

[Jimbuna]

Chancellor Philip Hammond has signalled he would be prepared to vote against a no-deal Brexit in Parliament, claiming it could cost the UK up to £90bn.

Leaving the EU without a legal agreement would be the "wrong" policy and cause a huge "hit" to the public finances, he told MPs.

He said it was "highly unlikely" he would still be in his job after Theresa May stands down next month.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48841908

Yes, highly unlikely indeed.

[STEED]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

It has begun.

Both Brexit and LibDems acted like twits, in the case of brexit why did they just not sat there like some others i noted.

[Catfish]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

[...] Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said his 29 MEPs were "cheerfully defiant" and made their "presence felt". [...]

The brexiters turned their back when the EU hymn was being played.
Nigel Farrago, I guess this is all he lives for, to present himself.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jul/01/nigel-farage-furious-over-tv-show-assassinating-neil-fromage-year-of-the-rabbit
Nigel being furious, what news. This jer.. gets way too much coverage.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Catfish

The brexiters turned their back when the EU hymn was being played.
Nigel Farrago, I guess this is all he lives for, to present himself.

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jul/01/nigel-farage-furious-over-tv-show-assassinating-neil-fromage-year-of-the-rabbit
Nigel being furious, what news. This jer.. gets way too much coverage.

Yes, he is certainly something of an odd ball.

[STEED]

Brexit party join the LibDems Greens and the SNP....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-48847542

Sorry while the Cons and Lab rule the roost there will be no change as the current system works well for them.

[JU_88]

Jeremy C.. I mean Hunt Is open to lifting the ban on fox hunting.
Why are the Tories so determined to shoot them selves in the foot with this one every election? They must have some posh mates badgering them to legalize it or something.

@Steed, check this mornings headlines, Lib Dems and Brexit Party have over taken Labour in the polls.
https://news.sky.com/story/labour-fa...-poll-11756313
I smell a Con/BP Coalition coming.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by JU_88

Jeremy C.. I mean Hunt Is open to lifting the ban on fox hunting.
Why are the Tories so determined to shoot them selves in the foot with this one every election? They must have some posh mates badgering them to legalize it or something.

He said "[Hunting] is part of the countryside. And we have to recognise that in terms of the balance of the countryside. You know, it's part of our heritage."

I'd be saying "So was highway robbery and the drowning of women to determine if they were witches or not". So why not bring them back as well"?

[ikalugin]

Journalists from Zvezda "borrowed" the schematic from here:
http://militaryrussia.ru/blog/topic-708.html

[STEED]

Originally Posted by ikalugin

Journalists from Zvezda "borrowed" the schematic from here:
http://militaryrussia.ru/blog/topic-708.html

Not sure what this has to do with UK politics but hey as its dull at the moment gives me time to learn Russian so i can read the link.

[STEED]

Originally Posted by JU_88

Jeremy C.. I mean Hunt Is open to lifting the ban on fox hunting.
Why are the Tories so determined to shoot them selves in the foot with this one every election? They must have some posh mates badgering them to legalize it or something.

@Steed, check this mornings headlines, Lib Dems and Brexit Party have over taken Labour in the polls.
https://news.sky.com/story/labour-fa...-poll-11756313
I smell a Con/BP Coalition coming.

I suggest MP hunting season so we can get our own back on these wasters.