Hence why Brexiteers hate her deal (among other things of course.)Doesn't May's deal still have the ECJ taking authority on many things?
Hence why Brexiteers hate her deal (among other things of course.)Doesn't May's deal still have the ECJ taking authority on many things?
Apparently JC really pulled his punches during PMQ, even though the legal advice has been released.
Did anyone watch PMQ?
JC has never engaged in forensic questioning. He doesn't do it on purpose, that's just his skillset and ability. It's why he's never been effective in PMQs. No different than any other PMQs. At times he makes a devastating point, but has no ability to follow up on Mays response and press the issue. And he never will. And he was more interested in poverty rather than talking about the released legal advice. That's what he's good at anyway.
We're lucky there is no debate this Sunday. Watching these two debate is fucking excruciating.
Apparently JC really pulled his punches during PMQ, even though the legal advice has been released.
Did anyone watch PMQ?
Apparently he asked about poverty, the shambles that is Universal Credit, and those dickhead Tory MPs using food banks as a feel good photo op instead of a source of national shame.Apparently JC really pulled his punches during PMQ, even though the legal advice has been released.
Did anyone watch PMQ?
While in general I do agree that the ongoing never ending cluster fuck that is Brexit shouldn't be the only thing PMQs is about, and certainly have in the past thought the criticism of Corbyn for asking about something else was unfair, it's hard not to feel that today of all days he should have hammered May about it. Yesterday was a disaster for her and the government, her arrogance and deceit around Brexit finally biting her in the arse, and he should have capitalised on that.I mean, we're about to spend literal days debating Brexit, and have been for 2 years
If we absolutely have to have some sort of deal, even if it's only to have a second ref, then something that is basically EEA with SM and CU access would get through.Parliament is completely gridlocked. There is no deal that would get enough votes. There is a chance we will get another referendum, because thats the only way out. There are also strong rumors that May could resign next week after the vote is lost.
So is Norway basically full EU membership (IE, free movement etc), but without any say in the rules?
It's shit compared to what we have now, but I could live with it.
In case we went for the Norway option, would the rebate still be there or would we end up losing the rebate so paying more for a worse option?
It would go. Norway isn't in CAP and the whole reasoning for the rebate is that we get a disproportionately low amount of the subsidies.In case we went for the Norway option, would the rebate still be there or would we end up losing the rebate so paying more for a worse option?
Why do people think Norway would pass a vote?
It has no advantages except independent fishing/agriculture policies and some tariff control that no-one gives a shit about. It has massive disadvantages on things that politicians really care about like no vote on the EU regulations we must follow, plus rules of origin checks that fuck up the Irish borders (either NI-Eire or NI-UK). That independent tariff policy on agriculture fucks up island of Ireland trade, pissing off Unionists, Nationalists and everyone on the island of Ireland.
Plus, Norway doesn't want us taking over their EEA gang so we'd probably need to clone most of the EEA bodies to form new EU-UK bodies.
But Labor will save us... \s" Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry is addressing the chamber. "Our place in the world is strengthened, not diminished when we cut ourselves off from Europe," she says. " - Guardian
How can this statement come from Labour. This is ridiculous, and such a prominent figure in the party too.
" Shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry is addressing the chamber. "Our place in the world is strengthened, not diminished when we cut ourselves off from Europe," she says. " - Guardian
How can this statement come from Labour. This is ridiculous, and such a prominent figure in the party too.
Aside from matters of economy and trade, history shows that when Britains disengage from European affairs it has not only harmed our national interest but the national interests of countries on the continent as well.
How would a No Deal Brexit vs. May's Deal Brexit impact the ability of British citizens to travel in and out of the EU? Would they have to apply for a visa to even visit as a tourist, or would this solely impact Brits seeking to work in the EU?
So apparently the ECJ is going to rule wether Britain can revoke article 50 the day before the meaningful vote. Interesting times ahead for sure. Tim Farron was in the HoC saying we should suspend art.50 and continue negotiating, yeh I don't see that happening Tim if we revoke Article 50 I can see the EU saying that we can't invoke it for a certain time period.
JP Morgan saying this morning that the chances of Britain staying in the EU has gone up 40%. Hmmm
No, the European Union will just stop negotiations.So apparently the ECJ is going to rule wether Britain can revoke article 50 the day before the meaningful vote. Interesting times ahead for sure. Tim Farron was in the HoC saying we should suspend art.50 and continue negotiating, yeh I don't see that happening Tim if we revoke Article 50 I can see the EU saying that we can't invoke it for a certain time period.
JP Morgan saying this morning that the chances of Britain staying in the EU has gone up 40%. Hmmm
Does he mean 'remain' as I would say that is now further away than ever, if he means a Norway type model, I would say that is at 70% chance
It has been said lots of time and worth repeating, there is nowhere near a majority for remaining in the EU in parliament, there is a majority for leaving the EU in name only
Even SNP talk about staying in CU SM etc, but not remaining in EU
May has clarified what she meant yesterday about giving Parliament a vote on the backstop
And quelle surprise it is bollocks... she is happy to let MP's stop us going into the backstop if trade talks fail and it is needed, but of course what she did not say what happened if we refuse to enter the backstop agreement!
Answers on a postcard
hard Brexit with a hard border in NI
It's ridiculous, because even if she gave MPs a vote on the backstop and they decided no, the backstop would still come into effect regardless, as the withdrawal treaty doesn't give MPs a veto.
Isnt that, from what we currently know at least, impossible?The rumour is May is trying to get the defeat under 30MP's so she can go to the EU and say she is close, I just need a bit more...then send it back for a second vote
"She wanted to lose" - BBCThe rumour is May is trying to get the defeat under 30MP's so she can go to the EU and say she is close, I just need a bit more...then send it back for a second vote
The rumour is May is trying to get the defeat under 30MP's so she can go to the EU and say she is close, I just need a bit more...then send it back for a second vote
Isnt that, from what we currently know at least, impossible?
Like wasnt it at least 90 Tory MP's who were going to vote against the deal already?
We should have sent an entire battalion of bourbons.