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Morning!The Tories promised that they would run the ‘most transparent government ever’ but we now have the absurd spectacle of their unelected schools minister refusing to be transparent about his own transparency policy.
Morning!The Tories promised that they would run the ‘most transparent government ever’ but we now have the absurd spectacle of their unelected schools minister refusing to be transparent about his own transparency policy.
My impression from a quick read is that gains from brexit might lower the broader cost of living by a teeny amount but certain sectors such as parts of agriculture would be hard hit .PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Is the European Union a 'protectionist racket'?
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Legatum Institute criticised by Charity Commission and ordered to remove its report on Brexit from its website. It failed to reflect the potential negative aspects of Brexit, thus failing in its requirement of impartiality.
Not heard anything. However, Arlene is on her way to Scotland to go on an Orange march.PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Any more news on the "buffer zone"?
I'm having trouble comprehending the whole idea. Is it envisaged as some sort of space travel air-lock zone?PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Any more news on the "buffer zone"?
Twitter reaction from the people who know a thing or two has been largely one of derision.PorFavor wrote:I'm having trouble comprehending the whole idea. Is it envisaged as some sort of space travel air-lock zone?PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Any more news on the "buffer zone"?
I think it's probably quite simple.PorFavor wrote:I'm having trouble comprehending the whole idea. Is it envisaged as some sort of space travel air-lock zone?PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Any more news on the "buffer zone"?
Ah, thanks. Put like that, it all makes perfect sense . . .PaulfromYorkshire wrote:I think it's probably quite simple.PorFavor wrote:I'm having trouble comprehending the whole idea. Is it envisaged as some sort of space travel air-lock zone?PaulfromYorkshire wrote:Any more news on the "buffer zone"?
There can be no infrastructure or checks of any kind on the geographical border between the Republic and NI.
There have to be checks somewhere, most logically at Irish Sea ports. But the border in the Irish Sea is intolerable to the Unionists, and you can see why.
So I'm guessing Davis is proposing a new, second administrative border 10 miles inside UK territory. If you live in Derry (or amusingly in Arlene Foster's house) you will be able to travel and trade freely with the south, but may get stopped on your way to Belfast.
I think that'll be it, but who knows....
A ten mile buffer zone in Gibraltar may prove more of a challengePorFavor wrote:Ah, thanks. Put like that, it all makes perfect sense . . .
Now, having solved that problem - in addition to having achieved an "easy" and "quick" trade deal with the USA, we can move on to sorting out Gibraltar if it now proves necessary to do so. Theresa May will enjoy a different challenge.
Jonathan Bartley and Siân Berry to run as Green party co-leaders
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UK Brexit paper proposes ‘magic’ Irish border staffed by fairies
That hasn't stopped many in the past tbf.tinybgoat wrote:edit: decided, on reflection, it was in bad taste.
The obvious combo when Lucas is out of the equation, could well end up being unopposed.Willow904 wrote:https://amp.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... ssion=true
Jonathan Bartley and Siân Berry to run as Green party co-leaders
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Half-expecting Davis to declare the 10 mile zone without customs or infrastructure to be the "Irish free state".
Bumboils! I missed it.tinybgoat wrote:edit: decided, on reflection, it was in bad taste.
Chris "Mussolini" Grayling may face grilling?Transport secretary may face grilling by MPs over rail chaos
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It would be good to have a contest, for democracy's sake, but yes, they are looking like firm favourites for the job.AnatolyKasparov wrote:The obvious combo when Lucas is out of the equation, could well end up being unopposed.Willow904 wrote:https://amp.theguardian.com/politics/20 ... ssion=true
Jonathan Bartley and Siân Berry to run as Green party co-leaders
Hey! Il Duce managed to get 1 train to run on time.PorFavor wrote:From yesterday -
Chris "Mussolini" Grayling may face grilling?Transport secretary may face grilling by MPs over rail chaos
Chris Grayling accused of being ‘asleep at the wheel’, with MPs set to review handling of botched timetable changes (Guardian)
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No10 confirm what sources across government saying - that David Davis's plan for a Lichtenstein solution and a buffer zone - wont fly.
A No10 spokesman says the PM "will not accept a customs border down the Irish sea".
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Some senior officials are concerned that to leave DExEU in place after Britain’s officially leaves the EU would undermine the government’s central promise to voters that it would take Britain out of the bloc by 2019.
“You can’t have a Department for Exiting the European Union after you’ve exited the European Union,” one top government official familiar with the internal discussions said, on condition of anonymity. “What message would that send? We have to give people concrete evidence that we’ve left the EU. That has to happen as soon as we’ve left.”
It's Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em where every Cabinet member is playing Frank Spencer...Willow904 wrote:Has our government been replaced by a sitcom?
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The comments add to the growing list of examples of Islamophobia demonstrated by Conservative councillors and candidates in recent months, amid growing pressure for the party to launch an inquiry into the issue.
Mr Ardley’s comment on a Facebook post said: “I think it’s unbelievable that a Muslim was actually elected the Mayor of this great Christian country – oh wait he’s labour so the blind just vote red and left.”
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Mr Putin is sat in his volcano hideout on a black swivel-chair slowly stroking a white cat, smiling wryly. "You can cancel our Visas, but now I shall cancel yours!" Mwhahahaha. #visadown #visa