UK Politics Thread - Page 720

Jimbuna · 08-30-19, 09:33 AM

Undeterred he is on his way to Balmoral anyway.

Skybird · 08-30-19, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

The courts wont get involved. The PMs actions are legal and Constitutional and there is precedent for it.

The only recourse is political, a vote of non confidence in the Commons.

Boris is playing hardball, but politics is not a game for gentlemen.

Now imagine the British PM, no matter the name, would have done so since over two years ago. And a Backstop rule never would habe been signed by this PM.

How different a ball game it would be today.

Jimbuna · 08-30-19, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Now imagine the British PM, no matter the name, would have done so since over two years ago. And a Backstop rule never would habe been signed by this PM.

How different a ball game it would be today.

Very true, Cameron started the ball rolling and May added to the problem.

kraznyi_oktjabr · 08-30-19, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Very true, Cameron started the ball rolling and May added to the problem.

Agreed. Howefver I have to remind, that BoJo and his fellas contributed into this mess by giving unrealistic promises before the referendum. I still don't understand thinking behind the idea, that you could get better terms when outside the EU compared to situation as a member state. If the EU allowed such situation to exist, it would undermine it's own existence.

Skybird · 08-30-19, 02:56 PM

Johnson did not expect that the Brexit referendum would be won back then. He just wanted to pose as the mad hound of parliament. When the referendum was won, he got bitten by reality.

That was almost three years ago. What his drive today is, I do not know. Maybe its just a game for him.

STEED · 08-30-19, 03:40 PM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49523055

Oh this is so funny and why? John Major did the same thing back in 1997 "cash for questions report" trying to block a report from coming out putting him in a bad light.

STEED · 08-31-19, 04:09 AM

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Chancellor Sajid Javid "voiced his anger" to Boris Johnson over the sacking of one of his special advisers by No 10, the BBC has learned.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-49532243

IF..Dominic Cummings was responsible for the sacking what power has he got to do that, after all hes just adviser himself.

Jimbuna · 08-31-19, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Johnson did not expect that the Brexit referendum would be won back then. He just wanted to pose as the mad hound of parliament. When the referendum was won, he got bitten by reality.

That was almost three years ago. What his drive today is, I do not know. Maybe its just a game for him.

Pretty much sums up my thinking

Jimbuna · 08-31-19, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49523055

Oh this is so funny and why? John Major did the same thing back in 1997 "cash for questions report" trying to block a report from coming out putting him in a bad light.

The many faces of a politician.

Jimbuna · 08-31-19, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

IF..Dominic Cummings was responsible for the sacking what power has he got to do that, after all hes just adviser himself.

Here be the answer "Security clearance had been withdrawn from Ms Khan after she had been summoned to a meeting with the prime minister's senior adviser and de facto chief of staff Dominic Cummings".

STEED · 08-31-19, 05:18 AM

I don't trust Dominic Cummings he has too much influence over Bojo. I have a bad feeling he is pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Jimbuna · 08-31-19, 05:43 AM

Mays achilles heel was the fact she trusted no one to be her confidant or advisor.

Jimbuna · 08-31-19, 06:46 AM

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Demonstrations are taking place across the UK against Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament in the run-up to Brexit.

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in cities including Leeds, York and Belfast.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49534940

I put the lions share of the blame for this squarely on the shoulders of Steptoe and his Momentum bunch.

STEED · 08-31-19, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I put the lions share of the blame for this squarely on the shoulders of Steptoe and his Momentum bunch.

The nameless one would blame bojo for plunging the UK into this mess.

Jimbuna · 09-01-19, 03:23 AM

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The EU's lead Brexit negotiator has rejected Boris Johnson's demands for the Irish backstop to be scrapped.

Michel Barnier said the backstop - intended to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland - was the "maximum flexibility" the EU could offer.

Mr Johnson has previously told the EU the arrangement must be ditched if a no-deal Brexit was to be avoided.

Meanwhile, the PM has told rebel Tories they face a "fundamental choice" of siding with him or Jeremy Corbyn.

His comments come as some MPs who oppose a no-deal Brexit - including Conservatives - are planning to take action in Parliament next week.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49540681

I'll give it about a fortnight and we should know by then if there will be a snap election.

08-30-19, 09:33 AM	#10786
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Undeterred he is on his way to Balmoral anyway. __________________ 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)

08-30-19, 02:56 PM	#10790
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,490 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Johnson did not expect that the Brexit referendum would be won back then. He just wanted to pose as the mad hound of parliament. When the referendum was won, he got bitten by reality. That was almost three years ago. What his drive today is, I do not know. Maybe its just a game for him. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-30-19, 03:40 PM	#10791
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49523055 Oh this is so funny and why? John Major did the same thing back in 1997 "cash for questions report" trying to block a report from coming out putting him in a bad light. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

08-31-19, 05:18 AM	#10796
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I don't trust Dominic Cummings he has too much influence over Bojo. I have a bad feeling he is pulling the strings behind the scenes. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

08-31-19, 05:43 AM	#10797
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Mays achilles heel was the fact she trusted no one to be her confidant or advisor. __________________ 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)