« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 229 230 [231] 232 233 ... 257   Go Down

Author Topic: Brexit - the next steps  (Read 418971 times)

Aruntraveller

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11082
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5750 on: May 18, 2020, 04:40:51 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on May 18, 2020, 04:37:39 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52666870

Surely that's not the BBC broadcasting news that Ippy says they don't broadcast?

Pass the smelling salts.
Logged
Before we work on Artificial Intelligence shouldn't we address the problem of natural stupidity.

Aruntraveller

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11082
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5751 on: May 18, 2020, 04:47:04 PM »
In addition from your very favourite paper Ippy from way back in April reporting on Italy's dissatisfaction with the EU:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/19/european-union-italy-unity-failure-debt-germany-netherlands

You really are behind the curve.
Logged
Before we work on Artificial Intelligence shouldn't we address the problem of natural stupidity.

Sassy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11080
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5752 on: June 07, 2020, 01:24:56 PM »
Wonder of more will follow GB out of the EU?
Logged
We know we have to work together to abolish war and terrorism to create a compassionate  world in which Justice and peace prevail. Love ;D   Einstein
 "Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind."

Anchorman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 16038
  • Maranatha!
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5753 on: June 07, 2020, 02:15:03 PM »
Quote from: Sassy on June 07, 2020, 01:24:56 PM
Wonder of more will follow GB out of the EU?
   


If the three devolved authorities are continually ignored, the so-called UK will be a very weakened  state,k and quite rightly so.
Logged
"for, as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself."

Nearly Sane

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 64349
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5754 on: June 16, 2020, 07:37:28 PM »
Logged

Gordon

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18266
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5755 on: June 20, 2020, 08:39:11 AM »
This move probably is worth watching: the Scottish Parliament propose legislation to ensure that environmental standards in Scotland, which are devolved to Holyrood, can be kept in line with EU standards after the transition period ends.

Since, iirc, the UK government have said that environmental standards won't be weakened after transition ends then I can't possibly imagine that this will in any way whatsoever upset Boris et al  ;) Sounds like it would allow Holyrood to make sure that, for instance, they can deal with any attempts to sell the likes of chlorinated chicken from the USA, if it is adjudged to be sub-standard, from being sold in Scotland.

https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/parliament-asked-to-back-european-union-continuity-legislation     
Logged

Walt Zingmatilder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 33204
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5756 on: June 20, 2020, 12:41:54 PM »
People who were prepared to unleash herd immunity on its public are not going to bat an eyelid unleashing economic ruin on them. Conservatives are harbingers, ministers and angels of disaster......or people who just keep voting for 'em.
Logged

jeremyp

  • Admin Support
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 32506
  • Blurb
    • Sincere Flattery: A blog about computing
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5757 on: June 21, 2020, 08:55:44 AM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on June 16, 2020, 07:37:28 PM
Freedom of movement for dogs

https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/top-stories/bob-stewart-on-pet-passport-scheme-after-brexit-1-6703548

If I can't move freely through Europe, I don't see why Bob Stewart's dog should be able to either.

The stupidity of some of these Brexiteers amazes me.
Logged
This post and all of JeremyP's posts words certified 100% divinely inspired* -- signed God.
*Platinum infallibility package, terms and conditions may apply

Nearly Sane

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 64349
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5758 on: June 23, 2020, 03:59:52 PM »
4 years ago I was at London City airport with lots of delays. I was meant to be on the 5pm to Glasgow but it was cancelled. I had placed on the 7.15 - still time to vote but in the end that was delayed  so that I arrived in Glasgow at 9.35,ran to get a taxi and made it with 4 minutes to spare.
« Last Edit: June 23, 2020, 04:07:42 PM by Nearly Sane »
Logged

Harrowby Hall

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5038
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5759 on: June 30, 2020, 10:16:52 PM »
An item published yesterday commenting on the findings of a YouGov survey:

https://nation.cymru/news/half-of-conservative-voters-in-england-support-english-independence-poll/

... so ... will the next policy announcement from a prime minister who is better at following his party than leading it be to echo the ambition of the SNP?

It would complement Brexit beautifully. England could claim its place at the head of the Third World.
Logged
Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?

Gordon

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18266
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5760 on: July 08, 2020, 07:55:18 PM »
If Liz Truss (hardly the sharpest chisel in the toolbox) is worried - then we should be worried.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jul/08/liz-truss-warns-boris-johnson-over-brexit-border-plans
Logged

Walt Zingmatilder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 33204
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5761 on: July 09, 2020, 10:10:52 AM »
We're f***ed.
Logged

Gordon

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18266
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5762 on: July 12, 2020, 05:22:05 PM »
Can't see this idea, if true, going down well here in Scotland.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jul/12/boris-johnson-accused-of-plan-emasculate-uk-devolution

On the bright side though, given that Brexit will hopefully be the disaster it promises to be, it may be a useful contribution towards the break-up of the UK.
Logged

Nearly Sane

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 64349
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5763 on: July 12, 2020, 05:45:44 PM »
Logged

Gordon

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18266
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5764 on: July 12, 2020, 05:55:06 PM »
Quote from: Nearly Sane on July 12, 2020, 05:45:44 PM
Brilliant as ever from Fintan O'Toole

https://www.newstatesman.com/2020/07/fatal-delusions-boris-johnson?fbclid=IwAR1besnPPJjmrU0BbdIN3BnJkxU4Wsx_c3ujvsqrZyxmtsE8_xf5ikhMKAI

Good article.

Johnson is an arse of the first magnitude leading a party of lesser magnitude arselets: I'll refrain from applying an epithet to those who voted for the Tories or for Brexit.
Logged

Walt Zingmatilder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 33204
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5765 on: July 12, 2020, 07:57:51 PM »
Failure to spot how low the tories were going.
Poor intelligence from Corbyn's labour.
Monumental stupidity on the part of the Lib Dems and stupidity from the SNP.

Should have either gone for May's deal or held out until another six month reprieve to scupper Johnson but giving him an election?
Logged

jeremyp

  • Admin Support
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 32506
  • Blurb
    • Sincere Flattery: A blog about computing
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5766 on: July 13, 2020, 09:44:26 AM »
Quote from: Your friendly illusion of self. on July 12, 2020, 07:57:51 PM
Failure to spot how low the tories were going.
Poor intelligence from Corbyn's labour.
Monumental stupidity on the part of the Lib Dems and stupidity from the SNP.

Should have either gone for May's deal or held out until another six month reprieve to scupper Johnson but giving him an election?

Corbyn was a twat. He had Johnson by the balls but then let him off. Brexit could have been stopped but stupidity and personal ambition got in the way. Still, it's done now and we'll have to make the best of it until more rational people in the next generation take us back into the EU.
Logged
This post and all of JeremyP's posts words certified 100% divinely inspired* -- signed God.
*Platinum infallibility package, terms and conditions may apply

Roses

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7990
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5767 on: July 13, 2020, 11:19:13 AM »
I reckon if Starmer had been  leader of the Labour party, instead of Corbyn, Brexit would have bitten the dust.
Logged
"At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them."

Walt Zingmatilder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 33204
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5768 on: July 13, 2020, 11:22:17 AM »
Quote from: jeremyp on July 13, 2020, 09:44:26 AM
Corbyn was a twat. Tick
He had Johnson by the balls but then let him off. Swinson and the SNP destroyed the coalition that was keeping Johnson suppressed. 
Brexit could have been stopped but stupidity and personal ambition got in the way. Maybe, Still, it's done now and we'll have to make the best of it until more rational people in the next generation take us back into the EU.
Logged

Aruntraveller

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 11082
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5769 on: July 13, 2020, 11:44:39 AM »
Quote from: Littleroses on July 13, 2020, 11:19:13 AM
I reckon if Starmer had been  leader of the Labour party, instead of Corbyn, Brexit would have bitten the dust.

“You'll never get anywhere if you go about what-iffing like that.” R. Dahl
Logged
Before we work on Artificial Intelligence shouldn't we address the problem of natural stupidity.

Walt Zingmatilder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 33204
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5770 on: July 13, 2020, 11:56:23 AM »
I'm going to be prime minister, I'm going to do or die
Coz' Corbyn canna dae it coz he disnae qualify!
Hey, Were on the March wi' Swinson's army.......
We're marchin' wi'the SNP
And we'll really shake 'em up when we've fucked it all right up
and handed it all over tae Johnson's team.

With apologies to Andy Cameron.
« Last Edit: July 13, 2020, 11:59:40 AM by Your friendly illusion of self. »
Logged

Gordon

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18266
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5771 on: July 13, 2020, 03:47:50 PM »
Logged

Nearly Sane

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 64349
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5772 on: July 13, 2020, 06:54:53 PM »
Logged

Gordon

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 18266
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5773 on: July 13, 2020, 08:51:22 PM »
John Crace on Gove's announcement today regarding customs arrangements. Brexit is shaping up to be even more disastrous than I'd hope for.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/jul/13/gove-delivers-lorry-load-of-oven-ready-brexit-with-no-ingredients
Logged

Harrowby Hall

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5038
Re: Brexit - the next steps
« Reply #5774 on: July 14, 2020, 01:37:30 PM »
Brexit is well under way (assumption). This will lead to the UK making favourable agreements with all our important trading partners. We know this is the case because our highly intelligent and much admired prime minister has told us so (so it must be true). We can create a trading partnership with China, the world's dominant manufacturing nation, which will be far more advantageous than the current EU partnership.

Our extremely competent government, at the urging of our greatest friend on the planet, the articulate and intellectual giant POTUS Donald J Trump, has decided that any equipment in our digital telecommunications systems must be stripped out as quickly as possible.

China has warned us that the consequences of this action could be serious ...

Having walked away from the world's largest trading bloc, the UK is now sticking two fingers (and more) at China.

Are we set to be the leader of the Third World?
Logged
Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?
Pages: 1 ... 229 230 [231] 232 233 ... 257   Go Up
« previous next »