UK Politics Thread

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Noticeably Tusk has stated the choice of a no deal would never be made by the EU.

Clever move. It encourages the non-brexiteers to continue delaying - the EU will be fine with it.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Clever move. It encourages the non-brexiteers to continue delaying - the EU will be fine with it.

Agreed and the game continues

[Jimbuna]

Firms in Northern Ireland will have to submit declaration forms for goods heading to the rest of the UK, under the government's Brexit deal.

Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay was forced to make the admission after initially denying it was the case.

This followed previous assurances that Northern Ireland-GB trade would be "unfettered".

DUP MP Sammy Wilson said it represented a "clear breach" of previous commitments made by the government.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-50137320

I'm no fan of the DUP but this is a prime example of why they can't continue to support this government where Brexit is concerned.

[Jimbuna]

No 10 to abandon Brexit bill if MPs vote down timetable for its debate and EU confirms delay.

If that is the case then only a general election or perhaps even revoking Article 50 will be the remaining course of action.

[STEED]

Did I miss something...

Watching Boris taking questions and the one from Caroline Lucas asking we will not crash out the EU in Dec 2020.

[Jimbuna]

Makes more sense watching the comedy channel.

[STEED]

Originally Posted by STEED

Did I miss something...

Watching Boris taking questions and the one from Caroline Lucas asking we will not crash out the EU in Dec 2020.

Yep she did, just went on SKY online and found that bit which she said twice. I suspect I may have missed something here as I am under the impression we are leaving on Oct 31st 2019 not Dec 2020.

[Skybird]

Maybe renaming the relaunch of Spitting Image as Spitting Vomit.

[Jimbuna]

It is expected the EU will grant yet another extention lasting up to December next year.

[STEED]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

It is expected the EU will grant yet another extention lasting up to December next year.

Thanks jim, probably would have put two and two together.

Rotten headache today making hard to think.

[Mr Quatro]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

It is expected the EU will grant yet another extention lasting up to December next year.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by STEED

Thanks jim, probably would have put two and two together.

Rotten headache today making hard to think.

My apologies for the lack of clarity and detail but what I was actually referring to was the transition period agreed should a deal be achieved of fourteen months duration (ending December 2020) to achieve an agreement on a trade deal.

The UK would stay in the single market and customs union but not be part of the EU’s decision-making bodies.

One problem being, the EU now believe it would take a minimum of three year to reach said trade deal.

[Jimbuna]

The Tories have eventually won a Parliamentary vote.

The Withdrawal Agreement was passed 329-299.

Next vote is the crucial programme motion.

Boris Johnson has said he will ditch the bill altogether if MPs reject the programme motion.

[Jimbuna]

The second vote is beaten 308-322 so hopefully we will now see a general election sooner rather than later.

Looks like the turkeys couldn't resist voting for christmas.

[Skybird]

Somebody in the UK should found a protest movement named Extension Rebellion and block the door to Westminster, not allowing them to move out until they are done.

Tusk recommends EU members to allow extension until end of January.

I think he did not mention a year, though. LOL