UK Politics Thread - Page 702

Jimbuna · 07-25-19, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

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

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

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".

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

Jimbuna · 07-26-19, 06:06 AM

Not too tardy a first Commons speech.

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

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

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

Catfish · 07-26-19, 02:04 PM

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

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

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?

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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07-25-19, 02:15 PM	#10520
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07-26-19, 02:04 PM	#10525
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07-27-19, 07:29 AM	#10528
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 180,962 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I guess he means both directions but I still don't trust the guy. __________________ 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)

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