ml1dch Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 9 hours ago, Enda said: The US envoy to Northern Ireland let it slip that the EU has not yet made public its cards in the event of no deal. The example he gave was, if the UK unceremoniously leave and force a border in Ireland, the EU could refuse to cooperate with the UK aviation authority. I dunno about "not making (them) public". 'Cards' like the example given have always been there if they wanted to use them. That very example was discussed on this thread three years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 This does appear to be real, which makes it even surprising: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 6 hours ago, ml1dch said: I dunno about "not making (them) public". 'Cards' like the example given have always been there if they wanted to use them. That very example was discussed on this thread three years ago. Big difference between the way the EU and HMG have dealt with this in public and to the news media. Maybe you disagree but I think the Commission has been very gentlemanly in public, and we can’t say that for the likes of Gove. Being polite doesn’t mean they don’t have big cards in reserve. Agreed it’s been obvious to smart observers, just might not have been apparent to Joe Public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 So what's the backup plan to pretending we can just ignore the GFA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 Just now, Davkaus said: So what's the backup plan to pretending we can just ignore the GFA? I think the plan will be resume the talks, say nice comforting friendly things to the EU and get the best deal we can. Then go outside, stand on the steps and announce to the press we’ve won. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 On 06/11/2020 at 15:52, Genie said: This does complete the bingo card of the Brexit campaign getting absolutely everything wrong This needs to be in here. How the traitors misled the nation. JRM will be moving his money abroad, leaving the PAYE and self employed taxpayers of the UK to the tax hikes to cover the cost of Covid. That's what you voted for, Brexit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 John Sopel (BBC): ‘Mr Biden, it’s John Sopel, BBC...’ President Elect Biden: ‘I’m Irish’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enda Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 10 hours ago, chrisp65 said: I think the plan will be resume the talks, say nice comforting friendly things to the EU and get the best deal we can. Then go outside, stand on the steps and announce to the press we’ve won. Boris set a deadline of October 15th. He’d never change his mind would he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisp65 Posted November 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Enda said: Boris set a deadline of October 15th. He’d never change his mind would he? To change his mind, would suggest he had a plan or a strategy in the first place. He wakes up in the morning and just wants a stupid thumbs up photo opportunity, a shag with someone he doesn’t live with, and a chance to make some money for himself and his chums. There is no mind to change, he’s just a cock, a grin, and some deep pockets. The original Frankentory. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 6 hours ago, Enda said: Boris set a deadline of October 15th. He’d never change his mind would he? Rookie journalist mistake I suspect, they didn't pin him down on which parallel dimension that particular deadline was to be applied too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 1 minute ago, chrisp65 said: He wakes up in the morning and just wants a stupid thumbs up photo opportunity, a shag with someone he doesn’t live with, and a chance to make some money for himself and his chums. I am not being funny here, are you talking about Scooby Doo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Amsterdam_Neil_D said: I am not being funny here, are you talking about Scooby Doo ? Basically, yes. But the Scooby we’d have had if Ken Loach had been in charge of Hanna Barbera. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I reckon this is probably 40% actual diplomacy and 60% trolling the UK from Weber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted November 8, 2020 Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2020 That Japan Uk Trade Deal.... Quote Brexit: Liz Truss secures tariff wins with her Japan trade deal – for products UK doesn’t export ... Just 10 of 9,444 products will enjoy lower taxes, experts say, a list of obscure items such as birds’ eggs, raw hides, fur skins, handbags and ultra-strong spirits of at least 90 per cent alcohol. Crucially, none of the 10 have been sold to Japan for at least three years – which means the gain to British exporters is “zero”, the study has found... Indie 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 8 hours ago, bickster said: That Japan Uk Trade Deal.... Indie Well perhaps this trade deal is just the shot in the arm the UK raw hide and bird egg industry needs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 A month and a half left. Shouldn’t we have some indication by now where this Brexit thing is headed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Looks like between 100 and 200 more jobs from here are heading to Ireland. Lost count of how many positions have gone to the US, Spain and Portugal already. What an absolute shitshow. Time to get angry with the conmen, isn't it Brexit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, LondonLax said: A month and a half left. Shouldn’t we have some indication by now where this Brexit thing is headed? Maybe I’m reading too much into the snippets we’ve been shown but it seems both parties are nudging closer. The fact that Barnier and co have come to London is telling in itself. It sounds like a compromise on fishing is close. Edited November 10, 2020 by Genie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted November 10, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 hours ago, LondonLax said: Shouldn’t we have some indication by now where this Brexit thing is headed? Oh, we do. We've known all along that it's heading towards the UK being much worse off in every respect. There are no upsides and many downsides. Next question please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 hours ago, LondonLax said: A month and a half left. Shouldn’t we have some indication by now where this Brexit thing is headed? There’s an advert on the TV every evening, advising businesses to get ready for the changes. Now admittedly the advert gives no indication what those changes might be or how you might get ready for them in any practical clear manner. But you’re an adult, were you hoping someone would spoon feed you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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