Not even convinced that is the case tbh, a Merkel minority government or even a "Jamaica" coalition would both arguably be more honest.Tubby Isaacs wrote:I want the best government in a key ally.AnatolyKasparov wrote:Thousands of people have joined in the past few weeks, most of them to vote against a GroKo apparently.Tubby Isaacs wrote:
Am told it's likely to pass with the membership. I hope so.
Why are you so keen for the SPD to drop below AfD (and possibly the Greens and die Linke) in the polls anyway?
Wednesday 7th February 2018
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"IS TONTY BLAIR BEHIND THIS???!!!!111???!!!"
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V IMPORTANT STORY BREAKING: Judge in Amsterdam refers case of British nationals wanting to retain EU citizenhip to ECJ. Judge Bakals says no referendum in a democracy should prejudice a minority. 1/2
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SPD behind AfD in the next election anyone - CDU then tacks further to the right
This is what the natural outcome is of trying to tack alongside the right wingers - you become part of them and eventually wither and die
Looking forward to the Miliband/Osborne centrist party that is supposed to be the future!
Well done everyone involved!
And yet Corbyn is supposed to be the useless one?
This is what the natural outcome is of trying to tack alongside the right wingers - you become part of them and eventually wither and die
Looking forward to the Miliband/Osborne centrist party that is supposed to be the future!
Well done everyone involved!
And yet Corbyn is supposed to be the useless one?
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Nothing to do with Ed of that ilk, let us make clearhowsillyofme1 wrote:SPD behind AfD in the next election anyone - CDU then tacks further to the right
This is what the natural outcome is of trying to tack alongside the right wingers - you become part of them and eventually wither and die
Looking forward to the Miliband/Osborne centrist party that is supposed to be the future!
Well done everyone involved!
And yet Corbyn is supposed to be the useless one?
"IS TONTY BLAIR BEHIND THIS???!!!!111???!!!"
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Quite right . I tend to use Ed for the good one!AnatolyKasparov wrote:Nothing to do with Ed of that ilk, let us make clearhowsillyofme1 wrote:SPD behind AfD in the next election anyone - CDU then tacks further to the right
This is what the natural outcome is of trying to tack alongside the right wingers - you become part of them and eventually wither and die
Looking forward to the Miliband/Osborne centrist party that is supposed to be the future!
Well done everyone involved!
And yet Corbyn is supposed to be the useless one?
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(cJA emphasis)AngryAsWell wrote:lisa o'carroll
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V IMPORTANT STORY BREAKING: Judge in Amsterdam refers case of British nationals wanting to retain EU citizenhip to ECJ. Judge Bakals says no referendum in a democracy should prejudice a minority. 1/2
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Exactly
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https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... aid-internMinister seeks unpaid intern as government tackles unfair work
Tory Dominic Raab posted the ad hours before the government published its plans
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They're doing it again. First Nigel Farage - now Jacob Rees Mogg.Jacob Rees-Mogg has become the perfect politician for our confused times
Nesrine Malik
His views seem to have no place in the modern world – but amid the Brexit chaos, his calm, dignity and conviction set him above the fray
Wed 7 Feb 2018 17.44 GMT (Guardian)
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The author is "a former private equity investor". Figures, somehow.
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no words really sufficePorFavor wrote:https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... aid-internMinister seeks unpaid intern as government tackles unfair work
Tory Dominic Raab posted the ad hours before the government published its plans
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no emoticon either
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(ability to still be genuinely stunned even in this day and age emoticon)?
LET'S FACE IT I'M JUST 'KIN' SEETHIN'
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Yes, I'd like onetinyclanger2 wrote:(ability to still be genuinely stunned even in this day and age emoticon)?
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I'm calling it an early night, everyone
goodnight
love,
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goodnight
love,
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@citizenJA
Night night.
Night night.
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If Die Linke are going to replace the SPD, they will. In the meantime, a Grand Coalition is better than having the ultra right Free Democrats in.
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Ultra right is a bit unfair. Very neoliberal is a better word. The FDP are very good on civil liberties.
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In a way, these figures are even more important than the regional figures we revealed this afternoon: FULL STORY Government’s Internal sectoral Non-Tariff Barrier figures: #friction
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New Brexit leak of Government analysis reveals steep costs for UK industries
Sky News has seen the Government's own analysis of the impact of leaving the EU on every industrial sector.
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@faisalislam
In a way, these figures are even more important than the regional figures we revealed this afternoon: FULL STORY Government’s Internal sectoral Non-Tariff Barrier figures: #friction
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New Brexit leak of Government analysis reveals steep costs for UK industries
Sky News has seen the Government's own analysis of the impact of leaving the EU on every industrial sector.
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These figures are further evidence of why the Tories must rethink their reckless approach to Brexit – Paul Blomfield
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Exclusive: Pisa boss warns England's school funding squeeze will hit standards
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A quick thread on Japanese investment and Brexit. (+a Brexit message from the Japanese Govt if you keep reading).
Japanese investors will meet PM on Thursday as Brexit concerns mount [Nissan to attend].
So, what could be expected from that meeting? 1/3
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@ma_cataluna
A quick thread on Japanese investment and Brexit. (+a Brexit message from the Japanese Govt if you keep reading).
Japanese investors will meet PM on Thursday as Brexit concerns mount [Nissan to attend].
So, what could be expected from that meeting? 1/3
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Who's who in the divided cabinet Brexit subcommittee?
The 11 ministers will meet twice in the next two days to discuss the thorniest Brexit issues
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... bcommittee" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The 11 ministers will meet twice in the next two days to discuss the thorniest Brexit issues
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A great run of links there, AAW. Hope you're well!
Nick Timothy has gone full Alt Right. George Soros is leading a "secret plot" against Brexit.
No anti-Semitic overtones there. Nice gift to Orban.
Nick Timothy has gone full Alt Right. George Soros is leading a "secret plot" against Brexit.
No anti-Semitic overtones there. Nice gift to Orban.
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Terrible new Free School Meal regulations just published - mean that families on Universal Credit won't be able to get free lunches if they earn over just £7400. One million children in poverty in working families expected to miss out under the rules.
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@sam_royston
Terrible new Free School Meal regulations just published - mean that families on Universal Credit won't be able to get free lunches if they earn over just £7400. One million children in poverty in working families expected to miss out under the rules.
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018 ... 148_en.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; …
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Bloody hell - I'd have missed the DFS sale if you'd not posted that Tubby ! ThanksTubby Isaacs wrote:
I'm fine, bit of family poorliness (tooth abscess) but apart from that all's well, thanks for asking
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The Bank of England announced that voting to leave the European Union has cost Britain more than £200 million a week in lost growth since the referendum, thats £300 per second.
We have created a running total to show how much that figure has totalled so far.
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We have created a running total to show how much that figure has totalled so far.
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Really? Is this all she has to think about?
Theresa May vows to 'defeat socialism' as she launches attack on 'populist' Jeremy Corbyn
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Theresa May vows to 'defeat socialism' as she launches attack on 'populist' Jeremy Corbyn
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Things going badly in one area? Find a squirrel...AngryAsWell wrote:Really? Is this all she has to think about?
Theresa May vows to 'defeat socialism' as she launches attack on 'populist' Jeremy Corbyn
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