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edited July 2017 in General

imagepoliticalbetting.com » Blog Archive » New PB/Polling Matters podcast: Support for a 2nd Brexit vote grows (plus THOSE Trump emails)

Keiran and JC discuss the political fallout in the States following scandalous revelations from emails. However, this time they are not Clinton emails but those of Donald Trump Jr. Keiran and JC also discuss what Corbyn’s surge might mean for US politics in the future and why America doesn’t have universal healthcare even though some polls suggest that the concept is more popular than you might think.

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    CarlottaVanceCarlottaVance Posts: 59,787
    First!
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    RobDRobD Posts: 58,990
    Second, like the Scottish Tories!
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    AnneJGPAnneJGP Posts: 2,869
    Is this the real new thread, or only one of the frequent stumps?

    Good evening, everyone.
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    IanB2IanB2 Posts: 47,429
    edited July 2017
    Fourth

    Yes, you can feel it coming.
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    RobDRobD Posts: 58,990
    AnneJGP said:

    Is this the real new thread, or only one of the frequent stumps?

    Good evening, everyone.

    Looks like we might be in the real deal!
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    Morris_DancerMorris_Dancer Posts: 61,005
    Good evening, Miss JGP.
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    surbitonsurbiton Posts: 13,549
    TWBNB

    There will be no Brexit
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    SquareRootSquareRoot Posts: 7,095
    edited July 2017
    Polling from any pollster suggesting support is growing or falling(or even remaining stable) needs taking with a huge dose of salt.
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    williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 48,146
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    FF43FF43 Posts: 15,790
    I know. Buzzfeed. But this article about Euratom gets good marks from the lawyers on Twitter. Practically, we can't stay in Euratom but we can't leave either without negotiating a replacement, which will take several years and goodwill on both sides. (FPT)

    https://www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/tomchivers/heres-why-were-probably-going-to-have-to-leave-euratom
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    SquareRootSquareRoot Posts: 7,095
    edited July 2017
    RobD said:

    Second, like the Scottish Tories!

    Comments like that deserve to be moderated !!!! Ruth is brilliant.
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583
    Why do I think the Treasury select committee is going to end focusing a lot on Brexit.

    Plus for all the Moggmentum types, if the Moggster can't beat Nicky Morgan how can he win a general election?
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583
    edited July 2017
    Bugger, that tosspot Julian Lewis beats Johnny Mercer to the Chairmanship of the Defence Select Committee.

    But more problems for Mrs May, she really sacks people with glee and it comes back to bite her on the arse.

    https://twitter.com/PolhomeEditor/status/885201962656051208
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    Sunil_PrasannanSunil_Prasannan Posts: 49,446
    Fantastic to see Andy Murray progress through to the semi-f......

    ...uck!
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    RobDRobD Posts: 58,990
    Oh gawd, not NiMo.
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    Richard_HRichard_H Posts: 48

    Of course there will be a referendum on the Brexit deal, with the option to remain in the EU. But not many Politicians are brave enough to admit this at the moment, because they would face attack, which might be more than just verbal.

    By Autumn 2018 the country may well have changed their minds and Parliament is split on it. So a second referendum will be arranged for a final decision.
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    MortimerMortimer Posts: 13,956
    A big win for the Treasury.
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    Sunil_PrasannanSunil_Prasannan Posts: 49,446
    RobD said:

    Oh gawd, not NiMo.
    She'll expose you, when she snows you
    Hope you're pleased with the crumbs she throws you
    She's ferocious and she knows just
    What it takes to make a pro blush
    All the boys think she's a spy, she's got Nicky Morgan eyes
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    eekeek Posts: 25,020
    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
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    Sean_FSean_F Posts: 35,967
    edited July 2017
    Richard_H said:


    Of course there will be a referendum on the Brexit deal, with the option to remain in the EU. But not many Politicians are brave enough to admit this at the moment, because they would face attack, which might be more than just verbal.

    By Autumn 2018 the country may well have changed their minds and Parliament is split on it. So a second referendum will be arranged for a final decision.

    The EU negotiators might beg to differ.

    Or they might take the view that if we wish to remain, the terms on offer will be a good deal harsher than they are now.

    Barring very unusual circumstances, I think the last chance to remain in the EU was when the Commons voted on Article 50.

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    AlanbrookeAlanbrooke Posts: 23,763

    Why do I think the Treasury select committee is going to end focusing a lot on Brexit.

    Plus for all the Moggmentum types, if the Moggster can't beat Nicky Morgan how can he win a general election?
    the westminster village has elected its idiot
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    CharlesCharles Posts: 35,758
    And a loss of the country.

    Regardless of her views she just doesn't have the ability to be effective in a role as important as this
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    AlanbrookeAlanbrooke Posts: 23,763
    Charles said:

    And a loss of the country.

    Regardless of her views she just doesn't have the ability to be effective in a role as important as this
    self important prig

    we'd be better served by a can of baked beans
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    rcs1000rcs1000 Posts: 54,068

    619 said:

    619 said:

    currystar said:

    rcs1000 said:

    Ishmael_Z said:

    He will serve the rest of this term, then step down.

    I think the biggest risk to Trump is his health. He looks to have put on about 10 kilos and 10 years since he became President just six months ago. He's also at an age when the risk of medical issues starts to grow significantly.

    Now, is it a 50% chance that he fails to complete his first term due to health issues? Nope. But it's probably 25% or so.
    I think he hates being President. Its not like running your own company
    He also doesn't seem to like the hatred of him from the majority of people
    The majority of people don't hate him
    Internationally they do. His approval rating in the US are well below water as well.
    Below water doesn't begin to describe how bad they are.

    Presidential approval ratings in July of first year (elected presidents only)

    Donald Trump 38 3-9 July Barack Obama 57 Jul 2009 George W. Bush 57 Jul 2001 Bill Clinton 43 Jul 1993 George H.W. Bush 66 Jul 1989 Ronald Reagan 59 Jul 1981 Jimmy Carter 65 Jul 1977 Richard Nixon 62 Jul 1969 John Kennedy 75 Jul 1961 Dwight Eisenhower 71 Jul 1953
    Only Clinton comes close at this stage of a presidency, which may give some pointer the the mid-term elections.
    What are the changes from their approval rating at election ? I think that might give a better idea as to how they were viewed.
    Here you go: http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/data/initial_approval.php

    Trump did start as less popular than any other President (although only barely worse than Reagan or Bush Sr).

    But nevertheless, Trump's rating are pretty awful. He was very, very lucky to face Hillary.
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    Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 60,369

    Why do I think the Treasury select committee is going to end focusing a lot on Brexit.

    Plus for all the Moggmentum types, if the Moggster can't beat Nicky Morgan how can he win a general election?
    the westminster village has elected its idiot
    Hammond seen as pro EU, David Davis seen as close to Hammond views, Nicky Morgan close to Osbourne, Damien Green and Gavin Barwell known remainers and Theresa May indicating she agrees with Hammond.

    Do we see a pattern developing here
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583
    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
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    Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 60,369

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    Surprised you didn't say she is in the Osbourne camp but excuse you on this occassion
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    AlanbrookeAlanbrooke Posts: 23,763

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
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    RobDRobD Posts: 58,990

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    Now I'm beginning to wonder how many AV threads TSE penned while on the clock... :o

    (j/k, of course!)
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    Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 60,369

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    And looking to be PM which would see me resign my membership. She is hopeless
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    rcs1000rcs1000 Posts: 54,068
    Sean_F said:

    Richard_H said:


    Of course there will be a referendum on the Brexit deal, with the option to remain in the EU. But not many Politicians are brave enough to admit this at the moment, because they would face attack, which might be more than just verbal.

    By Autumn 2018 the country may well have changed their minds and Parliament is split on it. So a second referendum will be arranged for a final decision.

    The EU negotiators might beg to differ.

    Or they might take the view that if we wish to remain, the terms on offer will be a good deal harsher than they are now.

    Barring very unusual circumstances, I think the last chance to remain in the EU was when the Commons voted on Article 50.

    I'd reckon on Brexit not happening before 2020 is around a 15% risk. The three possible ways it could be subverted (or long term delayed) are:

    1. A major international crisis, like Russia invading the Baltics, which means that it's put on hold.
    2. A very major recession in the UK that caused opinion polls to swing to 66:33 in favour of Remain (although I suspect that a more likely outcome there would be EEA/EFTA)
    3. The government being unable to pass a Brexit bill, falling, and elections being won by a pro-EU party.

    I actually think the first half of 3 is quite likely - the combination of Conservative rebels and Corbyn opportunism could easily lead to a snap election. The chance of it being won by a pro-EU party (unless crossed with 2) would be slim, however.
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    CarlottaVanceCarlottaVance Posts: 59,787
    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm
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    CarlottaVanceCarlottaVance Posts: 59,787
    Sean_F said:

    Richard_H said:


    Of course there will be a referendum on the Brexit deal, with the option to remain in the EU. But not many Politicians are brave enough to admit this at the moment, because they would face attack, which might be more than just verbal.

    By Autumn 2018 the country may well have changed their minds and Parliament is split on it. So a second referendum will be arranged for a final decision.

    Barring very unusual circumstances, I think the last chance to remain in the EU was when the Commons voted on Article 50.
    When the Commons also voted to exit Euratom....Labour had a 3 line whip....
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
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    AndreaParma_82AndreaParma_82 Posts: 4,714
    Results of Select Committees Chairs elections


    Backbench Business: Mearns 305 votes Smith 263

    Business etc: Reeves 277 Byrne 149 Owen 97 Lucas 50. Round II: Reeves 291 Byrne 165 Owen 109

    Communites and Local Government: Betts 335 Lammy 229

    Defence: Lewis 305 Mercer 265

    Education: Halton 136 Boles 129 Poulter 109 Loughton 101 Metcalfe 63 Chishti 33 .
    Round II: Halton 141 Boles 137 Poulter 112 Loughton 104 Metcalfe 67
    Round III: Boles 153 Halton 152 Poulter 127 Loughton 116
    Round IV: Halton 261 Boles 213

    DEFRA: Parish 324 Wiggin 137 Goldsmith 107

    Foreign: Tugendhat 317 Blunt 184 Baron 71

    Norhern Ireland: Murrison 330 Mills 200

    Science and Technology: Lamb 343 Swinson 222

    Transport: Philipson 162 Greenwood 145 Davies 134 Shuker 74 Efford 60
    Round II: Philipson 171 Greenwood 164 Davies 144 Shuker 83
    Round III: Greenwood 193 Philipson 186 Davies 162
    Round IV: Greenwood 233 Philipson 225

    Treasury: Morgan 200 Rees 136 Elphicke 74 Bacon 65 Penrose 63 Hammond 32
    Round II Morgan 207 Rees 141 Elphicke 82 Bacon 71 Penrose 68
    Round III: Morgan 227 Rees 160 Elphicke 98 Bacon 75
    Round IV: Morgan 254 Rees 179 Elphicke 114
    Round V: Morgan 290 Rees Mogg 226

    www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/Select-Committee-Chair-Results-2017.pdf

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    surbitonsurbiton Posts: 13,549

    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm

    TWBNB

    Tusk said so. There are two types of Brexits: Brexit or No Brexit

    The latter will happen.
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    Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 60,369

    Results of Select Committees Chairs elections


    Backbench Business: Mearns 305 votes Smith 263

    Business etc: Reeves 277 Byrne 149 Owen 97 Lucas 50. Round II: Reeves 291 Byrne 165 Owen 109

    Communites and Local Government: Betts 335 Lammy 229

    Defence: Lewis 305 Mercer 265

    Education: Halton 136 Boles 129 Poulter 109 Loughton 101 Metcalfe 63 Chishti 33 .
    Round II: Halton 141 Boles 137 Poulter 112 Loughton 104 Metcalfe 67
    Round III: Boles 153 Halton 152 Poulter 127 Loughton 116
    Round IV: Halton 261 Boles 213

    DEFRA: Parish 324 Wiggin 137 Goldsmith 107

    Foreign: Tugendhat 317 Blunt 184 Baron 71

    Norhern Ireland: Murrison 330 Mills 200

    Science and Technology: Lamb 343 Swinson 222

    Transport: Philipson 162 Greenwood 145 Davies 134 Shuker 74 Efford 60
    Round II: Philipson 171 Greenwood 164 Davies 144 Shuker 83
    Round III: Greenwood 193 Philipson 186 Davies 162
    Round IV: Greenwood 233 Philipson 225

    Treasury: Morgan 200 Rees 136 Elphicke 74 Bacon 65 Penrose 63 Hammond 32
    Round II Morgan 207 Rees 141 Elphicke 82 Bacon 71 Penrose 68
    Round III: Morgan 227 Rees 160 Elphicke 98 Bacon 75
    Round IV: Morgan 254 Rees 179 Elphicke 114
    Round V: Morgan 290 Rees Mogg 226

    www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/Select-Committee-Chair-Results-2017.pdf

    Who won health
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    Sunil_PrasannanSunil_Prasannan Posts: 49,446

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    A pity your grammar isn't better :)

    *runs and hides*
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583
    RobD said:

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    Now I'm beginning to wonder how many AV threads TSE penned while on the clock... :o

    (j/k, of course!)
    I can multi task.
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    Beverley_CBeverley_C Posts: 6,256

    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm

    I think Brexit will happen due to the mess we (the UK) are making of things. However the link you provide has the following text (my emphasis added)

    "It was the decision of the United Kingdom to trigger Article 50. But once triggered, it cannot be unilaterally reversed. Article 50 does not provide for the unilateral withdrawal of the notification."

    In other words, Brexit CAN be stopped if everyone agrees to stop it, but I suspect the price will be our rebate and possibly a commitment to join the Euro by some specified future date.
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    RobDRobD Posts: 58,990
    surbiton said:

    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm

    TWBNB

    Tusk said so. There are two types of Brexits: Brexit or No Brexit

    The latter will happen.
    Thank you, oh great oracle. :D
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    AlanbrookeAlanbrooke Posts: 23,763

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
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    RobDRobD Posts: 58,990

    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm

    I think Brexit will happen due to the mess we (the UK) are making of things. However the link you provide has the following text (my emphasis added)

    "It was the decision of the United Kingdom to trigger Article 50. But once triggered, it cannot be unilaterally reversed. Article 50 does not provide for the unilateral withdrawal of the notification."

    In other words, Brexit CAN be stopped if everyone agrees to stop it, but I suspect the price will be our rebate and possibly a commitment to join the Euro by some specified future date.
    It doesn't say anything about multi-lateral reversal. Only that unilateral reversal is not possible.
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    CarlottaVanceCarlottaVance Posts: 59,787

    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm

    I think Brexit will happen due to the mess we (the UK) are making of things. However the link you provide has the following text (my emphasis added)

    "It was the decision of the United Kingdom to trigger Article 50. But once triggered, it cannot be unilaterally reversed. Article 50 does not provide for the unilateral withdrawal of the notification."

    In other words, Brexit CAN be stopped if everyone agrees to stop it, but I suspect the price will be our rebate and possibly a commitment to join the Euro by some specified future date.
    Also:

    What happens if no agreement is reached?
    The EU Treaties simply cease to apply to the UK two years after notification.
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    RobDRobD Posts: 58,990

    RobD said:

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    Now I'm beginning to wonder how many AV threads TSE penned while on the clock... :o

    (j/k, of course!)
    I can multi task.
    Indeed - AV threads and May is Crap threads..... I hope you are charging the big bucks :p
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    tlg86tlg86 Posts: 25,205

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    Hopefully she's still in this role when the time comes for her lad to go to big school.
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    surbitonsurbiton Posts: 13,549
    Richard_H said:


    Of course there will be a referendum on the Brexit deal, with the option to remain in the EU. But not many Politicians are brave enough to admit this at the moment, because they would face attack, which might be more than just verbal.

    By Autumn 2018 the country may well have changed their minds and Parliament is split on it. So a second referendum will be arranged for a final decision.

    Exactly. What could be more democratic than asking the people ? With more information that will be available in Autumn 2018. Then just with memories of a bad nightmare called Brexit.
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    Sean_FSean_F Posts: 35,967
    rcs1000 said:

    Sean_F said:

    Richard_H said:


    Of course there will be a referendum on the Brexit deal, with the option to remain in the EU. But not many Politicians are brave enough to admit this at the moment, because they would face attack, which might be more than just verbal.

    By Autumn 2018 the country may well have changed their minds and Parliament is split on it. So a second referendum will be arranged for a final decision.

    The EU negotiators might beg to differ.

    Or they might take the view that if we wish to remain, the terms on offer will be a good deal harsher than they are now.

    Barring very unusual circumstances, I think the last chance to remain in the EU was when the Commons voted on Article 50.

    I'd reckon on Brexit not happening before 2020 is around a 15% risk. The three possible ways it could be subverted (or long term delayed) are:

    1. A major international crisis, like Russia invading the Baltics, which means that it's put on hold.
    2. A very major recession in the UK that caused opinion polls to swing to 66:33 in favour of Remain (although I suspect that a more likely outcome there would be EEA/EFTA)
    3. The government being unable to pass a Brexit bill, falling, and elections being won by a pro-EU party.

    I actually think the first half of 3 is quite likely - the combination of Conservative rebels and Corbyn opportunism could easily lead to a snap election. The chance of it being won by a pro-EU party (unless crossed with 2) would be slim, however.
    I think those are fair points. In the case of 1, even I would say put negotiations on hold while we're helping our allies deal with the crisis.

    But, once we've negotiated terms of departure with the EU, I don't think it's realistic to suppose we can change our minds and return to the status quo ante.
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    calumcalum Posts: 3,046

    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm

    I think all 27 States need to agree to any extension of the 2 year period - there doesn't seem to be any limit on the extension period.
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    RobDRobD Posts: 58,990
    surbiton said:

    Richard_H said:


    Of course there will be a referendum on the Brexit deal, with the option to remain in the EU. But not many Politicians are brave enough to admit this at the moment, because they would face attack, which might be more than just verbal.

    By Autumn 2018 the country may well have changed their minds and Parliament is split on it. So a second referendum will be arranged for a final decision.

    Exactly. What could be more democratic than asking the people ? With more information that will be available in Autumn 2018. Then just with memories of a bad nightmare called Brexit.
    30 years is the par waiting period. :)
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
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    RogerRoger Posts: 18,897
    'I can't hear any whistling just a clock clicking '

    Why are European politicians so much cooler than ours and why are ours so leaden-footed?
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    Sean_FSean_F Posts: 35,967

    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm

    I think Brexit will happen due to the mess we (the UK) are making of things. However the link you provide has the following text (my emphasis added)

    "It was the decision of the United Kingdom to trigger Article 50. But once triggered, it cannot be unilaterally reversed. Article 50 does not provide for the unilateral withdrawal of the notification."

    In other words, Brexit CAN be stopped if everyone agrees to stop it, but I suspect the price will be our rebate and possibly a commitment to join the Euro by some specified future date.
    I suspect that is right, and that is why stopping Brexit won't be a realistic option.
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    Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 60,369
    edited July 2017
    surbiton said:

    Richard_H said:


    Of course there will be a referendum on the Brexit deal, with the option to remain in the EU. But not many Politicians are brave enough to admit this at the moment, because they would face attack, which might be more than just verbal.

    By Autumn 2018 the country may well have changed their minds and Parliament is split on it. So a second referendum will be arranged for a final decision.

    Exactly. What could be more democratic than asking the people ? With more information that will be available in Autumn 2018. Then just with memories of a bad nightmare called Brexit.
    This is not a remain or leave question but more one of process. If Parliament in Oct 2018 when the deal is known decides to hold a referendum how can the EU position be ascertained as to the terms of staying. If they are similar to today OK but if the EU takes away the rebate, Schengen and requires ever closer union then the decision may be very different. I just do not see the EU providing certainty for a decision to be made
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    AndreaParma_82AndreaParma_82 Posts: 4,714
    Sarah Wollaston unopposed for Health




    Who won health

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    AlanbrookeAlanbrooke Posts: 23,763

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


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    Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 60,369
    edited July 2017

    Sarah Wollaston unopposed for Health




    Who won health

    Very pleased - she is actively seeking cross party consensus which I believe is supported by Norman Lamb
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    You're actually cheering Nicky Morgan? You'd cheer a rat with a festered arse if it was pro EU!
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    Sean_FSean_F Posts: 35,967

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    That's why I won't rejoin the Conservatives. The party's activists hate each other, and would far rather hang separately than hang together.
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    Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 60,369
    Sean_F said:

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    That's why I won't rejoin the Conservatives. The party's activists hate each other, and would far rather hang separately than hang together.
    Bit like labour then
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    AlanbrookeAlanbrooke Posts: 23,763
    Sean_F said:

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    That's why I won't rejoin the Conservatives. The party's activists hate each other, and would far rather hang separately than hang together.
    theyre just useless
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    Ishmael_ZIshmael_Z Posts: 8,981
    Roger said:

    'I can't hear any whistling just a clock clicking '

    Why are European politicians so much cooler than ours and why are ours so leaden-footed?

    I think that one riposte killed Boris stone dead and forever. I would now lay him at pretty much any price for Leader/PM.
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583
    edited July 2017

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    Nah. I'm a loyal member of the Tory party.

    When my kind of Toryism was in ascendance we made net seat gains/won a majority.

    Nicky Morgan represents that kinda Toryism.
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    AlanbrookeAlanbrooke Posts: 23,763
    edited July 2017

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    Nah. I'm a loyal member of the Tory party.

    When my kind of Toryism was in ascendance we made net seat gains/a majority.
    thats your problem

    the tories can only win with a broad church approach

    you;d rather lose than work with the rest of your party

    theres no my kind of Toryism - theres just Toryism
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    Sean_FSean_F Posts: 35,967

    Sean_F said:

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    That's why I won't rejoin the Conservatives. The party's activists hate each other, and would far rather hang separately than hang together.
    Bit like labour then
    Labour are probably no better.

    It's just sad the way the Conservatives let down the millions who vote for them.
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    CarlottaVanceCarlottaVance Posts: 59,787

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    Nah. I'm a loyal member of the Tory party.

    When my kind of Toryism was in ascendance we made net seat gains/won a majority.

    Nicky Morgan represents that kinda Toryism.
    Your kind of Toryism ended up with us leaving the EU

    That's quite an epitaph.
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    AlanbrookeAlanbrooke Posts: 23,763
    Sean_F said:

    Sean_F said:

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    That's why I won't rejoin the Conservatives. The party's activists hate each other, and would far rather hang separately than hang together.
    Bit like labour then
    Labour are probably no better.

    It's just sad the way the Conservatives let down the millions who vote for them.
    basically activists dont give a shit
    theyre more interested in their private wars
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    logical_songlogical_song Posts: 9,727

    Why do I think the Treasury select committee is going to end focusing a lot on Brexit.

    Plus for all the Moggmentum types, if the Moggster can't beat Nicky Morgan how can he win a general election?
    the westminster village has elected its idiot
    No JRM lost.
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    Sunil_PrasannanSunil_Prasannan Posts: 49,446

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    Nah. I'm a loyal member of the Tory party.

    When my kind of Toryism was in ascendance we made net seat gains/won a majority.

    Nicky Morgan represents that kinda Toryism.
    The LibDem-ification of the Tory Party?
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    EssexitEssexit Posts: 1,956
    A second referendum isn't happening. The Tories are led by a born-again Brexiteer and are largely made up of long-time/born-again Brexiteers. Labour is led by a long-time Brexiteer. The Lib Dems are irrelevant.

    On the EU side, revocation of Article 50 would have to be agreed unanimously. This won't happen without us accepting terms like euro membership, pushing former Remain voters into the Leave column.

    TWBABAIWBFF
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    rcs1000rcs1000 Posts: 54,068
    Essexit said:

    A second referendum isn't happening. The Tories are led by a born-again Brexiteer and are largely made up of long-time/born-again Brexiteers. Labour is led by a long-time Brexiteer. The Lib Dems are irrelevant.

    On the EU side, revocation of Article 50 would have to be agreed unanimously. This won't happen without us accepting terms like euro membership, pushing former Remain voters into the Leave column.

    TWBABAIWBFF

    That is by far the most likely scenario. But there remains a small, but significant, tail risk.

    Nothing in life is certain.
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    Peter_the_PunterPeter_the_Punter Posts: 13,350
    Ishmael_Z said:

    Roger said:

    'I can't hear any whistling just a clock clicking '

    Why are European politicians so much cooler than ours and why are ours so leaden-footed?

    I think that one riposte killed Boris stone dead and forever. I would now lay him at pretty much any price for Leader/PM.
    It is astonishing to think this man is Foreign Secretary. Leader/PM? Yes, I think we can safely lay that one.
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    Sean_FSean_F Posts: 35,967
    O/T, how the hell did the Tories lose Peterborough?

    It was 61% Leave, no big student vote, not a liberal constituency, socially similar to places like Stevenage and Harlow. It should have been a slam dunk.
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    surbitonsurbiton Posts: 13,549
    Essexit said:

    A second referendum isn't happening. The Tories are led by a born-again Brexiteer and are largely made up of long-time/born-again Brexiteers. Labour is led by a long-time Brexiteer. The Lib Dems are irrelevant.

    On the EU side, revocation of Article 50 would have to be agreed unanimously. This won't happen without us accepting terms like euro membership, pushing former Remain voters into the Leave column.

    TWBABAIWBFF

    Corbyn is NOT a hardline Brexiter. Corbyn is interested in workers rights. Common sense says it is guaranteed in the EU. Any Tory government could easily dilute those rights.
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    Beverley_CBeverley_C Posts: 6,256
    edited July 2017

    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm

    I think Brexit will happen due to the mess we (the UK) are making of things. However the link you provide has the following text (my emphasis added)

    "It was the decision of the United Kingdom to trigger Article 50. But once triggered, it cannot be unilaterally reversed. Article 50 does not provide for the unilateral withdrawal of the notification."

    In other words, Brexit CAN be stopped if everyone agrees to stop it, but I suspect the price will be our rebate and possibly a commitment to join the Euro by some specified future date.
    Also:

    What happens if no agreement is reached?
    The EU Treaties simply cease to apply to the UK two years after notification.
    I refer the Honourable Member to my earlier answer: "I think Brexit will happen due to the mess we (the UK) are making of things."

    (Sorry for the late response, I was making bread dough and it really cannot be rushed. It is proving now so I have some time to respond)
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583
    Sean_F said:

    O/T, how the hell did the Tories lose Peterborough?

    It was 61% Leave, no big student vote, not a liberal constituency, socially similar to places like Stevenage and Harlow. It should have been a slam dunk.

    Stewart Jackson?
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    surbitonsurbiton Posts: 13,549

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    Nah. I'm a loyal member of the Tory party.

    When my kind of Toryism was in ascendance we made net seat gains/won a majority.

    Nicky Morgan represents that kinda Toryism.
    Your kind of Toryism ended up with us leaving the EU

    That's quite an epitaph.
    We have not left the EU.
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    BenpointerBenpointer Posts: 31,796
    Ishmael_Z said:

    Roger said:

    'I can't hear any whistling just a clock clicking '

    Why are European politicians so much cooler than ours and why are ours so leaden-footed?

    I think that one riposte killed Boris stone dead and forever. I would now lay him at pretty much any price for Leader/PM.
    You would think so wouldn't you, but don't forget the collective perversity of the Tory party members who were capable of choosing IDS over Ken Clarke. Anything's possible if he got through to the final two.
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    surbitonsurbiton Posts: 13,549
    Sean_F said:

    O/T, how the hell did the Tories lose Peterborough?

    It was 61% Leave, no big student vote, not a liberal constituency, socially similar to places like Stevenage and Harlow. It should have been a slam dunk.

    Because a lot of the 61% had more to do with punishing the Tories than with Brexit.
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    Beverley_CBeverley_C Posts: 6,256
    RobD said:

    Those who think Brexit isn't going to happen really should do their homework:

    http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-2001_en.htm

    I think Brexit will happen due to the mess we (the UK) are making of things. However the link you provide has the following text (my emphasis added)

    "It was the decision of the United Kingdom to trigger Article 50. But once triggered, it cannot be unilaterally reversed. Article 50 does not provide for the unilateral withdrawal of the notification."

    In other words, Brexit CAN be stopped if everyone agrees to stop it, but I suspect the price will be our rebate and possibly a commitment to join the Euro by some specified future date.
    It doesn't say anything about multi-lateral reversal. Only that unilateral reversal is not possible.
    I see your point. However, it is clear that it CAN be reversed if the EU (or enough of it) is minded to do so. If they do decide to stop the process I think we can be fairly certain that money will be the key.
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    RogerRoger Posts: 18,897
    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Sounds like the a poker in the eye for Theresa.

    Doesn't David Davis look like Max Headroom?
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    Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 60,369
    edited July 2017
    surbiton said:

    Essexit said:

    A second referendum isn't happening. The Tories are led by a born-again Brexiteer and are largely made up of long-time/born-again Brexiteers. Labour is led by a long-time Brexiteer. The Lib Dems are irrelevant.

    On the EU side, revocation of Article 50 would have to be agreed unanimously. This won't happen without us accepting terms like euro membership, pushing former Remain voters into the Leave column.

    TWBABAIWBFF

    Corbyn is NOT a hardline Brexiter. Corbyn is interested in workers rights. Common sense says it is guaranteed in the EU. Any Tory government could easily dilute those rights.
    He cannot nationalise and has other constraints on how he deals with business and finance while in the EU - hence why he is a hard Brexiteer
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    FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 76,292
    edited July 2017
    surbiton said:

    Essexit said:

    A second referendum isn't happening. The Tories are led by a born-again Brexiteer and are largely made up of long-time/born-again Brexiteers. Labour is led by a long-time Brexiteer. The Lib Dems are irrelevant.

    On the EU side, revocation of Article 50 would have to be agreed unanimously. This won't happen without us accepting terms like euro membership, pushing former Remain voters into the Leave column.

    TWBABAIWBFF

    Corbyn is NOT a hardline Brexiter. Corbyn is interested in workers rights. Common sense says it is guaranteed in the EU. Any Tory government could easily dilute those rights.
    He also wants massive change and the EU rules won't allow a lot of the things he would love to do.
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    RobDRobD Posts: 58,990
    surbiton said:

    Essexit said:

    A second referendum isn't happening. The Tories are led by a born-again Brexiteer and are largely made up of long-time/born-again Brexiteers. Labour is led by a long-time Brexiteer. The Lib Dems are irrelevant.

    On the EU side, revocation of Article 50 would have to be agreed unanimously. This won't happen without us accepting terms like euro membership, pushing former Remain voters into the Leave column.

    TWBABAIWBFF

    Corbyn is NOT a hardline Brexiter. Corbyn is interested in workers rights. Common sense says it is guaranteed in the EU. Any Tory government could easily dilute those rights.
    Couldn't the EU likewise do the same?
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    surbitonsurbiton Posts: 13,549
    Roger said:

    'I can't hear any whistling just a clock clicking '

    Why are European politicians so much cooler than ours and why are ours so leaden-footed?


    " You may say I'm a dreamer
    But I'm not the only one "

    Reference: UK can stay in the EU.
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    Sean_FSean_F Posts: 35,967
    edited July 2017
    surbiton said:

    Sean_F said:

    O/T, how the hell did the Tories lose Peterborough?

    It was 61% Leave, no big student vote, not a liberal constituency, socially similar to places like Stevenage and Harlow. It should have been a slam dunk.

    Because a lot of the 61% had more to do with punishing the Tories than with Brexit.
    Yes, but Brexity seats like Harlow and Stevenage are now pretty safe for the Conservatives.
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    EssexitEssexit Posts: 1,956
    surbiton said:

    Essexit said:

    A second referendum isn't happening. The Tories are led by a born-again Brexiteer and are largely made up of long-time/born-again Brexiteers. Labour is led by a long-time Brexiteer. The Lib Dems are irrelevant.

    On the EU side, revocation of Article 50 would have to be agreed unanimously. This won't happen without us accepting terms like euro membership, pushing former Remain voters into the Leave column.

    TWBABAIWBFF

    Corbyn is NOT a hardline Brexiter. Corbyn is interested in workers rights. Common sense says it is guaranteed in the EU. Any Tory government could easily dilute those rights.
    Corbyn is interested in a centralised, planned, nationalised economy, which isn't possible within the EU (and no, I don't think that's an advantage of the EU - if we vote for that kind of government we should get it). He wants Brexit, sabotaged the Remain campaign to get the win on 23/06/16, then stood on a hard Brexit manifesto and whipped his MPs to vote for it.

    Oooohhhhhh Jeremy Corbynnnnn
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583
    My view, the sooner we leave the EU, the sooner we rejoin.
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    Peter_the_PunterPeter_the_Punter Posts: 13,350
    surbiton said:

    Sean_F said:

    O/T, how the hell did the Tories lose Peterborough?

    It was 61% Leave, no big student vote, not a liberal constituency, socially similar to places like Stevenage and Harlow. It should have been a slam dunk.

    Because a lot of the 61% had more to do with punishing the Tories than with Brexit.
    There was probably a significant personal vote against Stewart Jackson.
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    surbitonsurbiton Posts: 13,549
    RobD said:

    surbiton said:

    Essexit said:

    A second referendum isn't happening. The Tories are led by a born-again Brexiteer and are largely made up of long-time/born-again Brexiteers. Labour is led by a long-time Brexiteer. The Lib Dems are irrelevant.

    On the EU side, revocation of Article 50 would have to be agreed unanimously. This won't happen without us accepting terms like euro membership, pushing former Remain voters into the Leave column.

    TWBABAIWBFF

    Corbyn is NOT a hardline Brexiter. Corbyn is interested in workers rights. Common sense says it is guaranteed in the EU. Any Tory government could easily dilute those rights.
    Couldn't the EU likewise do the same?
    Not really. Whether by QMV or unanimity, the chances are very slim. With Tories, the chances are very real.
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    EssexitEssexit Posts: 1,956

    My view, the sooner we leave the EU, the sooner we rejoin.

    It won't bring Gideon back, you know.
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    FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 76,292
    edited July 2017
    If the EU had any sense and really wanted to stop brexit they would be offering a possibility of a new deal within the eu, with a reformed eu, ways to bend the rules on things like freedom of movement etc.

    If Cameron and the eu had agrees a sensible package of reforms / uk opt-outs pre-vote remain would have won easily.
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    Sunil_PrasannanSunil_Prasannan Posts: 49,446

    My view, the sooner we leave the EU, the sooner we rejoin.

    Try not to post while drunk, TSE :)
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    TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 114,583
    Essexit said:

    My view, the sooner we leave the EU, the sooner we rejoin.

    It won't bring Gideon back, you know.
    1) He's never coming back

    2) Somethings are more important than George

    Like I said last year, the Brexiteers are Juncker's fifth columnists.
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    TykejohnnoTykejohnno Posts: 7,362

    eek said:

    Mortimer said:

    A big win for the Treasury.
    Yep someone who actually understood finance would have been a lot more useful there...
    She's a former Treasury minister.
    chortle

    a pumpkin sat in a chair while others do the work

    shes just fucking thick

    and a lawyer to boot, an industry where productivity makes you poorer
    She's sound on the damage grammar schools cause.

    What's not to love ?
    she has the personality of an orc
    That's an advantage when you're up against the Maybot.
    once again the conservatives sink in to personality politics as being more important than policies


    Nah. I'm a loyal member of the Tory party.

    When my kind of Toryism was in ascendance we made net seat gains/a majority.
    thats your problem

    the tories can only win with a broad church approach

    you;d rather lose than work with the rest of your party

    theres no my kind of Toryism - theres just Toryism
    +1
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    FF43FF43 Posts: 15,790
    I have to say Brexit is turning out as I expected. We don't have any option that isn't a humongous shambles, including sticking with the EU.
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    stodgestodge Posts: 12,894



    This is not a remain or leave question but more one of process. If Parliament in Oct 2018 when the deal is known decides to hold a referendum how can the EU position be ascertained as to the terms of staying. If they are similar to today OK but if the EU takes away the rebate, Schengen and requires ever closer union then the decision may be very different. I just do not see the EU providing certainty for a decision to be made

    As I understand it, there is no provision for a public vote within the A50 process (which speaks volumes). The choice, in any case, would not be between accepting the deal and staying in the EU (the Farron position) or even between accepting the deal and going back to further negotiations but between accepting the deal and leaving the EU without a deal.

    Crashing out of the EU and moving to WTO rules would be the consequence if either no deal can be agreed or anyone from within the EU or the UK Parliament.

    There is no provision for remaining in the EU once the A50 notice is triggered and while that doesn't rule out a future re-joining, whether that would be on any kind of terms acceptable to the UK electorate remains to be seen.

    The question then becomes if the rules can or will be bent by both sides. Realpolitik dictates that if both sides decide the rules can be bent they will. Transitional periods, extensions and other flexibility might suddenly be conjured and no doubt would be changed in courts many and various.
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    PClippPClipp Posts: 2,138
    Sean_F said:

    Sean_F said:

    That's why I won't rejoin the Conservatives. The party's activists hate each other, and would far rather hang separately than hang together.

    Bit like labour then
    Labour are probably no better.
    It's just sad the way the Conservatives let down the millions who vote for them.
    I wonder just how many millions there were who didn`t for FOR the Conservatives - they just voted AGAINST Labour.
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    RogerRoger Posts: 18,897
    surbiton said:

    Roger said:

    'I can't hear any whistling just a clock clicking '

    Why are European politicians so much cooler than ours and why are ours so leaden-footed?


    " You may say I'm a dreamer
    But I'm not the only one "

    Reference: UK can stay in the EU.
    To say they're running rings around us doesn't tell the full story. We are the Accrington Stanley of diplomacy. Not great when you're playing Real Madrid
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