UK Politics Thread - Page 772

Jimbuna · 10-26-19, 10:15 AM

Laura Kuenssbergs take on how Labour might respond to a general election

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-50177244

Catfish · 10-26-19, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

"The Royal Mint had been asked to make new 50p pieces featuring the 31 October date on which the UK was due to leave and a message of "Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations".

Pure comedy Gold! You give 27 other nations the finger and then this? Laughable.
Or was this an idea of Cummings?

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The Queen approved the order at a recent Privy Council meeting.

Who exactly cares?

ok i know it is about this 50p piece has been postponed, but.. really

Jimbuna · 10-26-19, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Some people would find it really difficult to organise a drinking session in a brewery

I think you may have missed the sarcasm in the above.

Catfish · 10-26-19, 03:12 PM

I see it, but it gets much deeper than that, don't you think so?
This idea alone is a punch in the face, or at least an insult. What is why i ask wo gave the order?

Jimbuna · 10-27-19, 05:03 AM

Presumably a government official but on whose instruction it is impossible to tell at our level.

I'd have thought a cabinet minister after discussing the matter with the PM.

Jimbuna · 10-27-19, 05:13 AM

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Lib Dems and SNP set to offer Johnson path to snap election

The Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party have joined forces to back a change in the law to try to trigger a general election in December, which would give Boris Johnson the snap poll he has been demanding. The prime minister has proposed holding an election on 12 December but needs two-thirds of the 650 MPs in parliament to back his plan in a Commons vote on Monday.

The two parties' MPs have drawn up a bill that would allow Mr Johnson to secure a December election with a simple majority of MPs, by-passing the need for two-thirds support. The draft law would grant an election on 9 December - three days before the PM's proposed date and, crucially, when more students are still at university to cast their votes in Remain-supporting target swing seats.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/brexi...id=mailsignout

Could this be a positive step forward or just the dawn of yet more false hope?

Jimbuna · 10-27-19, 06:37 AM

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Conservative Party chairman James Cleverly has dismissed as a "gimmick" an attempt from the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party to trigger a 9 December election.

He said the government - which wants a poll three days later on 12 December - had put forward its plan first.

But Lib Dem Jo Swinson said their plan removes the threat of no-deal through a Brexit extension to 31 January.

She said the bill would enshrine their proposed election date into law.

The Lib Dems and SNP have said they reject the government's election date, which they believe would include time for the PM to "ram through" his Brexit Bill.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-50199682

It would appear I spoke too early

STEED · 10-27-19, 06:38 AM

Same old trash...

SACK THE BLOODY LOT OF THEM NOW!

Jimbuna · 10-27-19, 06:41 AM

Unfortunately

Skybird · 10-27-19, 07:07 AM

What is needed is a Game of Thrones 9th season, and then a red wedding in every episode. a different and new one in every single episode.

Skybird · 10-28-19, 05:14 AM

EU agrees to extension of - for now - January 31st.

Worthless Macron show.

Jimbuna · 10-28-19, 05:27 AM

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EU Council President Donald Tusk said it was a "flextension" - meaning the UK could leave before the deadline if a deal was approved by Parliament.

Well that's a new one on me

Jimbuna · 10-28-19, 05:30 AM

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The BBC's assistant Political Editor Norman Smith said the decision saw a no-deal Brexit taken off the table - which will increase the pressure on MPs to decide on a general election.

Skybird · 10-28-19, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

[Flextension] Well that's a new one on me

Reminds me of some German politician, some backseater, who many years ago in some long-forgotten context talked of a "variable ultimatum whose terms could be negotiated according to both side's needs".

STEED · 10-28-19, 07:36 AM

All set for what we all know...

Here are the answers ahead of time....

Conservative General election....REJECTED

LibDems/SNP General election....REJECTED

So there is no need to tune in to watch a load morron's strutting around like peacocks with big feathers.

10-26-19, 10:15 AM	#11566
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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I see it, but it gets much deeper than that, don't you think so? This idea alone is a punch in the face, or at least an insult. What is why i ask wo gave the order? __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

10-27-19, 05:03 AM	#11570
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,334 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Presumably a government official but on whose instruction it is impossible to tell at our level. I'd have thought a cabinet minister after discussing the matter with the PM. __________________ 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)

10-27-19, 06:38 AM	#11573
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Same old trash... SACK THE BLOODY LOT OF THEM NOW! __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

10-27-19, 06:41 AM	#11574
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,334 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Unfortunately __________________ 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)

10-27-19, 07:07 AM	#11575
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,528 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	What is needed is a Game of Thrones 9th season, and then a red wedding in every episode. a different and new one in every single episode. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-28-19, 05:14 AM	#11576
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,528 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	EU agrees to extension of - for now - January 31st. Worthless Macron show. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-28-19, 07:36 AM	#11580
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	All set for what we all know... Here are the answers ahead of time.... Conservative General election....REJECTED LibDems/SNP General election....REJECTED So there is no need to tune in to watch a load morron's strutting around like peacocks with big feathers. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!