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Doctors have identified the first ever case of “Brexit-triggered psychosis”, according to a new report that warns of the dangers posed to mental health by political upheavals.
Doctors have identified the first ever case of “Brexit-triggered psychosis”, according to a new report that warns of the dangers posed to mental health by political upheavals.
Doctors have identified the first ever case of “Brexit-triggered psychosis”, according to a new report that warns of the dangers posed to mental health by political upheavals.
Doctors have identified the first ever case of “Brexit-triggered psychosis”, according to a new report that warns of the dangers posed to mental health by political upheavals.
Doctors have identified the first ever case of “Brexit-triggered psychosis”, according to a new report that warns of the dangers posed to mental health by political upheavals.
I've spent the last 5 days in Scotland, this appears a widespread illness.
You think you've got problems. Try teaching about the Wars of the Roses three times a day (because of three A-level groups) and referring to the weakness of Henry VI as a stupid man ruled by corrupt and greedy but not overbright advisers and the partisanship of Richard of York as a dimwitted placeman who believed in his right to a top place because of his familial connections without drawing Johnson and Corbyn parallels.
On topic. But there was only one poll that mattered, the decide this thing leave remain in referendum that settles it for a generation.
Agreed. All that matters is that it did vote to leave.
So if never happens, it’s like a theft?
I voted remain. I did give it serious thought, because there was nothing about Cameron’s deal getting EU to agree there’s different lanes with different speeds, and in many ways we weren’t entirely in the EU project and never will be. That would have nailed me onto accept his deal without serious thought
But if we brexit this year or next, and honour 2016 referendum, not a shred of doubt in my mind in 8 years time we will be right back in again.
No one believes brexit is for keeps with the electorate morphing and knowledge of brexit shifting do they?
Doctors have identified the first ever case of “Brexit-triggered psychosis”, according to a new report that warns of the dangers posed to mental health by political upheavals.
As an aside, I suspect we will need to have a very short extension even if Boris's deal is agreed. There are a lot of i's to dot and t's to cross from a legal perspective.
I would also estimate that while agreement is moving from possible to likely. It is still only a 50-60% chance. There are still hurdles here, both foreign and domestic.
I always thought that one of May's unspoken objectives was for the Tories to own Brexit. If Labour MPs are crucial to getting it through I'd bet on at least some Conservatives opposing it. Net result - continued Tory strife.
Am I right in thinking the Northern Ireland Assembly will now have some say over the backstop?
Yes after 4 years it votes whether to stay aligned with the EU or by default moves to the UK rules which are likely to have diverged by then.
Big problem for the EU and Ireland is this effectively gives the DUP a veto . There’s no way they’ll agree to that .
On the contrary, the EU will think (probably correctly) that Northern Ireland will love a backstop that sees them both in the EU and the UK. There will businesses that setup in the province to benefit from that dual status.
And removing it will therefore always become something for another day.
I would also like to point out that this is almost exactly what I predicted, and which I was poopooed about on here.
Am I right in thinking the Northern Ireland Assembly will now have some say over the backstop?
Yes after 4 years it votes whether to stay aligned with the EU or by default moves to the UK rules which are likely to have diverged by then.
Big problem for the EU and Ireland is this effectively gives the DUP a veto . There’s no way they’ll agree to that .
Isn't the proposal that the Assembly would have to approve the arrangement before it came into effect (i.e. at the end of the transition period), and then every four years?
Yep, if it looks like passing they will basically ask Ireland the absolute limit they can stretch to and offer it as a counter offer which Boris will gobble up. Labours reaction is entirely unsurprising
I always thought that one of May's unspoken objectives was for the Tories to own Brexit. If Labour MPs are crucial to getting it through I'd bet on at least some Conservatives opposing it. Net result - continued Tory strife.
Are you suggesting some Tories will oppose Boris's deal purely because it may need some Labour votes to get it through. That seems a bit far-fetched! Am I misunderstanding you?
Yep, if it looks like passing they will basically ask Ireland the absolute limit they can stretch to and offer it as a counter offer which Boris will gobble up. Labours reaction is entirely unsurprising
Yep. Pointless the EU considering anything until it’s clear the main opponents are on board to allow realistic chance of passing. They’re waiting.
They don’t give a rats backside about Corbyn who’ll nationalise the utilities many of the EU States own. None of them want a Communist UK next door. They can’t afford the eventual food drops and economic aid for one.
As an aside, I suspect we will need to have a very short extension even if Boris's deal is agreed. There are a lot of i's to dot and t's to cross from a legal perspective.
I would also estimate that while agreement is moving from possible to likely. It is still only a 50-60% chance. There are still hurdles here, both foreign and domestic.
The betting markets don't seem to think it's anything like as high as 50-60%.
As an aside, I suspect we will need to have a very short extension even if Boris's deal is agreed. There are a lot of i's to dot and t's to cross from a legal perspective.
I would also estimate that while agreement is moving from possible to likely. It is still only a 50-60% chance. There are still hurdles here, both foreign and domestic.
Could we use article 24 for a technical extension that still takes us out of political membership, if a deal is agreed?
As an aside, I suspect we will need to have a very short extension even if Boris's deal is agreed. There are a lot of i's to dot and t's to cross from a legal perspective.
I would also estimate that while agreement is moving from possible to likely. It is still only a 50-60% chance. There are still hurdles here, both foreign and domestic.
The betting markets don't seem to think it's anything like as high as 50-60%.
Am I right in thinking the Northern Ireland Assembly will now have some say over the backstop?
Yes after 4 years it votes whether to stay aligned with the EU or by default moves to the UK rules which are likely to have diverged by then.
Big problem for the EU and Ireland is this effectively gives the DUP a veto . There’s no way they’ll agree to that .
On the contrary, the EU will think (probably correctly) that Northern Ireland will love a backstop that sees them both in the EU and the UK. There will businesses that setup in the province to benefit from that dual status.
And removing it will therefore always become something for another day.
I would also like to point out that this is almost exactly what I predicted, and which I was poopooed about on here.
Am I right in thinking the Northern Ireland Assembly will now have some say over the backstop?
Yes after 4 years it votes whether to stay aligned with the EU or by default moves to the UK rules which are likely to have diverged by then.
Big problem for the EU and Ireland is this effectively gives the DUP a veto . There’s no way they’ll agree to that .
On the contrary, the EU will think (probably correctly) that Northern Ireland will love a backstop that sees them both in the EU and the UK. There will businesses that setup in the province to benefit from that dual status.
And removing it will therefore always become something for another day.
I would also like to point out that this is almost exactly what I predicted, and which I was poopooed about on here.
Am I right in thinking the Northern Ireland Assembly will now have some say over the backstop?
Yes after 4 years it votes whether to stay aligned with the EU or by default moves to the UK rules which are likely to have diverged by then.
Big problem for the EU and Ireland is this effectively gives the DUP a veto . There’s no way they’ll agree to that .
On the contrary, the EU will think (probably correctly) that Northern Ireland will love a backstop that sees them both in the EU and the UK. There will businesses that setup in the province to benefit from that dual status.
And removing it will therefore always become something for another day.
I would also like to point out that this is almost exactly what I predicted, and which I was poopooed about on here.
Evening all it seems like Boris might have the votes to get this through the Commons. Will the EU accept? I voted remain and regret the result but if we have to leave then we should leave with a deal.
We have had 39 months of parliamentary chaos thanks to MPs refusing to back any form of us leaving, relentless media on how awful it is going to be if we do leave, is it any wonder that some people are beginning to wish it had never happened?
I would compare it to going out drinking with your mates, having a right good laugh, coming home 8 hours late, then being put in the doghouse for a month... I bet a significant minority of men would say it wasnt worth it. The difference is that voting Leave wasnt something to be put in the doghouse for
I misunderestimated Boris. He's actually put together a proposal which stands a chance of passing through the house of Commons. I think it helps that he's got the buyoff from the DUP and I assume they were consulted prior to it being released.
The irony is that Sinn Fein would have mitigate the power that the DUP appear to have if they took their seats in the commons. Not because of the numbers, although that would matter, but because the government would have to take their opinions into account. as they do not, the government can, to a certain extent, ignore them.
As an aside, I suspect we will need to have a very short extension even if Boris's deal is agreed. There are a lot of i's to dot and t's to cross from a legal perspective.
Well I suppose both sides could retrospectively legislate that the departure date was 31st October.
We have had 39 months of parliamentary chaos thanks to MPs refusing to back any form of us leaving, relentless media on how awful it is going to be if we do leave, is it any wonder that some people are beginning to wish it had never happened?
I would compare it to going out drinking with your mates, having a right good laugh, coming home 8 hours late, then being put in the doghouse for a month... I bet a significant minority of men would say it wasnt worth it. The difference is that voting Leave wasnt something to be put in the doghouse for
And come next month, they'd still vote to do it all again!
If the straws in the wind are right then Boris is starting to bounce around in the 295 to 305 box for votes for his Deal, if, indeed, there is a Deal to be had on these lines.
He’s still 25-30 short. Needs a few expelled Tories to party and probably another good 15-20 Labour MPs.
What Johnson has on his side . Many MPs surely must be getting weary and worn down by the last few years .
The public probably in the same place . And the EU are fed up and sick of Brexit and want to move on .
If the EU and UK can sort out the governance part which stops the DUP from having a veto then I’m hopeful of a deal , however of course trying to keep the DUP onside then is another matter .
Exactly. The Commons will vote on the text of an International Treaty not a padded out wish list turned into a press release which is what Boris' document is. Which isn't to say the redrafted WA won't get closer or even pass. But today tells us nothing about the likelihood of that and we've had enough of these ' negotiating with ourselves ' media bubbles to recognise them by now.
If the straws in the wind are right then Boris is starting to bounce around in the 295 to 305 box for votes for his Deal, if, indeed, there is a Deal to be had on these lines.
He’s still 25-30 short. Needs a few expelled Tories to party and probably another good 15-20 Labour MPs.
most of the expelled tory MPs, even arch remainer Ken Clarke have, and have said that they would continue to, voted for a deal. That won't change because of the person proposing the deal
I think that in order to get through the EU, new EU primary legislation will be needed as I can’t see how this “split border” idea works under the current law. That brings in the Council and the Parliament.
You're translating Varadkar wrong everyone. He's saying F off
Stock up on canned goods.
Verhofstadt has said that there would be a point by point dismantling of, sorry response to, the proposal and why it doesn't meet the objectives tomorrow. We'll know for sure tomorrow.
As an aside, I suspect we will need to have a very short extension even if Boris's deal is agreed. There are a lot of i's to dot and t's to cross from a legal perspective.
I would also estimate that while agreement is moving from possible to likely. It is still only a 50-60% chance. There are still hurdles here, both foreign and domestic.
Could we use article 24 for a technical extension that still takes us out of political membership, if a deal is agreed?
The issue is not that; it's simply that there are a lot of actors with a veto over the process, and a lot of legalese that needs to be checked ahead of signature. (And Article 24 doesn't help with issues like tax.)
If the agreement was finalised now, we would probably make it on October 31st. Realistically, though, we're likely to come to an agreement on about the 18th or 19th, and it will take three weeks to get this into tight legal agreement and through the various parliaments.
You're translating Varadkar wrong everyone. He's saying F off
Stock up on canned goods.
Verhofstadt has said that there would be a point by point dismantling of, sorry response to, the proposal and why it doesn't meet the objectives tomorrow. We'll know for sure tomorrow.
They (Dublin especially) have been bad faith negotiators all along - why would they change?
I think that in order to get through the EU, new EU primary legislation will be needed as I can’t see how this “split border” idea works under the current law. That brings in the Council and the Parliament.
I don't think it requires Primary EU legislation at this stage. But it will require 28-odd countries to go through ratification processes, translations (arguments), the EU Council, the EU Parliament, both Houses of the UK Parliament, etc. which is not trivial.
If the straws in the wind are right then Boris is starting to bounce around in the 295 to 305 box for votes for his Deal, if, indeed, there is a Deal to be had on these lines.
He’s still 25-30 short. Needs a few expelled Tories to party and probably another good 15-20 Labour MPs.
most of the expelled tory MPs, even arch remainer Ken Clarke have, and have said that they would continue to, voted for a deal. That won't change because of the person proposing the deal
I hope that’s right. I’ve only assumed 10 of the 21 in my calculations.
Am I right in thinking the Northern Ireland Assembly will now have some say over the backstop?
Yes after 4 years it votes whether to stay aligned with the EU or by default moves to the UK rules which are likely to have diverged by then.
Big problem for the EU and Ireland is this effectively gives the DUP a veto . There’s no way they’ll agree to that .
On the contrary, the EU will think (probably correctly) that Northern Ireland will love a backstop that sees them both in the EU and the UK. There will businesses that setup in the province to benefit from that dual status.
And removing it will therefore always become something for another day.
I would also like to point out that this is almost exactly what I predicted, and which I was poopooed about on here.
Nah you predicted a referendum 😆
This gives the DUP the ability to hold out a begging bowl develop a compelling proposition for economic development investment every 4 years from now until eternity
If the straws in the wind are right then Boris is starting to bounce around in the 295 to 305 box for votes for his Deal, if, indeed, there is a Deal to be had on these lines.
He’s still 25-30 short. Needs a few expelled Tories to party and probably another good 15-20 Labour MPs.
The expelled Tories all voted for a deal that is 99% this deal.
The only difference between Mrs May's deal and this one is that the backstop is timelimited to four years unless the Northern Irish wish it otherwise. (Which they will. The reality is, of course, that Northern Ireland would have left the backstop under Mrs May's deal, but never will under this one.)
You're translating Varadkar wrong everyone. He's saying F off
Stock up on canned goods.
Verhofstadt has said that there would be a point by point dismantling of, sorry response to, the proposal and why it doesn't meet the objectives tomorrow. We'll know for sure tomorrow.
They (Dublin especially) have been bad faith negotiators all along - why would they change?
Not Dublin, just Varadkar. he's enjoyed having the power over the UK.
You're translating Varadkar wrong everyone. He's saying F off
Stock up on canned goods.
Verhofstadt has said that there would be a point by point dismantling of, sorry response to, the proposal and why it doesn't meet the objectives tomorrow. We'll know for sure tomorrow.
They (Dublin especially) have been bad faith negotiators all along - why would they change?
You're translating Varadkar wrong everyone. He's saying F off
Stock up on canned goods.
Verhofstadt has said that there would be a point by point dismantling of, sorry response to, the proposal and why it doesn't meet the objectives tomorrow. We'll know for sure tomorrow.
They (Dublin especially) have been bad faith negotiators all along - why would they change?
Not Dublin, just Varadkar. he's enjoyed having the power over the UK.
But that's not being "bad faith". That's just being a dick and trying to use a situation to one's own advantage.
Something that happens in negotiations all the time.
Am I right in thinking the Northern Ireland Assembly will now have some say over the backstop?
Yes after 4 years it votes whether to stay aligned with the EU or by default moves to the UK rules which are likely to have diverged by then.
Big problem for the EU and Ireland is this effectively gives the DUP a veto . There’s no way they’ll agree to that .
On the contrary, the EU will think (probably correctly) that Northern Ireland will love a backstop that sees them both in the EU and the UK. There will businesses that setup in the province to benefit from that dual status.
And removing it will therefore always become something for another day.
I would also like to point out that this is almost exactly what I predicted, and which I was poopooed about on here.
If the straws in the wind are right then Boris is starting to bounce around in the 295 to 305 box for votes for his Deal, if, indeed, there is a Deal to be had on these lines.
He’s still 25-30 short. Needs a few expelled Tories to party and probably another good 15-20 Labour MPs.
most of the expelled tory MPs, even arch remainer Ken Clarke have, and have said that they would continue to, voted for a deal. That won't change because of the person proposing the deal
I hope that’s right. I’ve only assumed 10 of the 21 in my calculations.
Maybe that’s too harsh.
most MPs have voted the way that they did because they didn't want a No-Deal brexit. it was the ERG who wanted Brexit the most but wouldn't vote for it.
If the straws in the wind are right then Boris is starting to bounce around in the 295 to 305 box for votes for his Deal, if, indeed, there is a Deal to be had on these lines.
He’s still 25-30 short. Needs a few expelled Tories to party and probably another good 15-20 Labour MPs.
most of the expelled tory MPs, even arch remainer Ken Clarke have, and have said that they would continue to, voted for a deal. That won't change because of the person proposing the deal
I hope that’s right. I’ve only assumed 10 of the 21 in my calculations.
Maybe that’s too harsh.
most MPs have voted the way that they did because they didn't want a No-Deal brexit. it was the ERG who wanted Brexit the most but wouldn't vote for it.
Yes, but you’ve still got Grieve, Bebb and Jo Johnson etc who probably won’t vote for any Deal.
If the straws in the wind are right then Boris is starting to bounce around in the 295 to 305 box for votes for his Deal, if, indeed, there is a Deal to be had on these lines.
He’s still 25-30 short. Needs a few expelled Tories to party and probably another good 15-20 Labour MPs.
The expelled Tories all voted for a deal that is 99% this deal.
The only difference between Mrs May's deal and this one is that the backstop is timelimited to four years unless the Northern Irish wish it otherwise. (Which they will. The reality is, of course, that Northern Ireland would have left the backstop under Mrs May's deal, but never will under this one.)
As an aside, I suspect we will need to have a very short extension even if Boris's deal is agreed. There are a lot of i's to dot and t's to cross from a legal perspective.
I would also estimate that while agreement is moving from possible to likely. It is still only a 50-60% chance. There are still hurdles here, both foreign and domestic.
Could we use article 24 for a technical extension that still takes us out of political membership, if a deal is agreed?
The issue is not that; it's simply that there are a lot of actors with a veto over the process, and a lot of legalese that needs to be checked ahead of signature. (And Article 24 doesn't help with issues like tax.)
If the agreement was finalised now, we would probably make it on October 31st. Realistically, though, we're likely to come to an agreement on about the 18th or 19th, and it will take three weeks to get this into tight legal agreement and through the various parliaments.
It doesn’t need each EU country parliament as it’s not a trade deal . It only has to be ratified by the EU parliament .
You're translating Varadkar wrong everyone. He's saying F off
Stock up on canned goods.
Verhofstadt has said that there would be a point by point dismantling of, sorry response to, the proposal and why it doesn't meet the objectives tomorrow. We'll know for sure tomorrow.
They (Dublin especially) have been bad faith negotiators all along - why would they change?
Not Dublin, just Varadkar. he's enjoyed having the power over the UK.
But that's not being "bad faith". That's just being a dick and trying to use a situation to one's own advantage.
Something that happens in negotiations all the time.
He's not wanted a deal, he doesn't want the UK to leave the EU, for purely domestic reasons. it's bad faith if you go into a negotiation when you are not going to agree to anything.
If the straws in the wind are right then Boris is starting to bounce around in the 295 to 305 box for votes for his Deal, if, indeed, there is a Deal to be had on these lines.
He’s still 25-30 short. Needs a few expelled Tories to party and probably another good 15-20 Labour MPs.
most of the expelled tory MPs, even arch remainer Ken Clarke have, and have said that they would continue to, voted for a deal. That won't change because of the person proposing the deal
I hope that’s right. I’ve only assumed 10 of the 21 in my calculations.
Maybe that’s too harsh.
most MPs have voted the way that they did because they didn't want a No-Deal brexit. it was the ERG who wanted Brexit the most but wouldn't vote for it.
Yes, but you’ve still got Grieve, Bebb and Jo Johnson etc who probably won’t vote for any Deal.
But to offset, field, hoey, Austin, Lewis, elphicke plus labour 4 a deal. He can probably lose 15 current or ex Tories and get it through
You're translating Varadkar wrong everyone. He's saying F off
Stock up on canned goods.
Verhofstadt has said that there would be a point by point dismantling of, sorry response to, the proposal and why it doesn't meet the objectives tomorrow. We'll know for sure tomorrow.
They (Dublin especially) have been bad faith negotiators all along - why would they change?
Not Dublin, just Varadkar. he's enjoyed having the power over the UK.
But that's not being "bad faith". That's just being a dick and trying to use a situation to one's own advantage.
Something that happens in negotiations all the time.
He's not wanted a deal, he doesn't want the UK to leave the EU, for purely domestic reasons. it's bad faith if you go into a negotiation when you are not going to agree to anything.
You're translating Varadkar wrong everyone. He's saying F off
Stock up on canned goods.
Verhofstadt has said that there would be a point by point dismantling of, sorry response to, the proposal and why it doesn't meet the objectives tomorrow. We'll know for sure tomorrow.
They (Dublin especially) have been bad faith negotiators all along - why would they change?
Not Dublin, just Varadkar. he's enjoyed having the power over the UK.
But that's not being "bad faith". That's just being a dick and trying to use a situation to one's own advantage.
Something that happens in negotiations all the time.
He's not wanted a deal, he doesn't want the UK to leave the EU, for purely domestic reasons. it's bad faith if you go into a negotiation when you are not going to agree to anything.
I think an example of bad faith negotiation would be Jeremy Corbyn's with Theresa May. He said he wanted a deal to leave the EU, but there was literally no deal he would accept.
On the contrary, the Irish have had the power in the negotiation with the UK this time around (which is pretty unusual for relations between the two countries), and have used it to their advantage by demanding more than we feel comfortable.
They have stated what they want, and they are sincere in those demands. They know the consequences of No Deal. It's our job to call their bluff (or not).
I always thought that one of May's unspoken objectives was for the Tories to own Brexit. If Labour MPs are crucial to getting it through I'd bet on at least some Conservatives opposing it. Net result - continued Tory strife.
Are you suggesting some Tories will oppose Boris's deal purely because it may need some Labour votes to get it through. That seems a bit far-fetched! Am I misunderstanding you?
I believe that post-Prorogation the first Parliamentary vote will be on the Queens Speech. If defeated , a VNOC will take place the next day without the Deal having been presented.
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The truth is that Brexit has already destroyed the UK. It is becoming a pale shadow of the country it was 5 years ago.
Lets say this is the sequence:
QS on 14th October.
Boris gets his deal on 17th/18th October.
Boris presents his deal to Parliament on 21st October. Passes. 31st October is secured as date we leave.
QS is voted on 21st/22nd October. It fails.
One line election bill is presented to Parliament 23rd October. Passes with Con + DUP + SNP + Lib-Dem votes
Election held on 28th November or 5th December.
It's bloody nearly impossible.
I voted remain. I did give it serious thought, because there was nothing about Cameron’s deal getting EU to agree there’s different lanes with different speeds, and in many ways we weren’t entirely in the EU project and never will be. That would have nailed me onto accept his deal without serious thought
But if we brexit this year or next, and honour 2016 referendum, not a shred of doubt in my mind in 8 years time we will be right back in again.
No one believes brexit is for keeps with the electorate morphing and knowledge of brexit shifting do they?
Dominoes
Big problem for the EU and Ireland is this effectively gives the DUP a veto . There’s no way they’ll agree to that .
I would also estimate that while agreement is moving from possible to likely. It is still only a 50-60% chance. There are still hurdles here, both foreign and domestic.
I think there is a little hyperbole here. For 99.9% of the population life is continuing in the UK pretty much as before.
And removing it will therefore always become something for another day.
I would also like to point out that this is almost exactly what I predicted, and which I was poopooed about on here.
EU clearly looking on with interest.
Labours reaction is entirely unsurprising
They don’t give a rats backside about Corbyn who’ll nationalise the utilities many of the EU States own. None of them want a Communist UK next door. They can’t afford the eventual food drops and economic aid for one.
Tick tock.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/oct/02/johnsons-new-plan-for-border-disastrous-say-northern-irish-leaders
https://twitter.com/DarranMarshall/status/1179438575491911681
I would compare it to going out drinking with your mates, having a right good laugh, coming home 8 hours late, then being put in the doghouse for a month... I bet a significant minority of men would say it wasnt worth it. The difference is that voting Leave wasnt something to be put in the doghouse for
The irony is that Sinn Fein would have mitigate the power that the DUP appear to have if they took their seats in the commons. Not because of the numbers, although that would matter, but because the government would have to take their opinions into account. as they do not, the government can, to a certain extent, ignore them.
Lib Dem’s should have pushed for that election...
Says tinker with and agree to me
He’s still 25-30 short. Needs a few expelled Tories to party and probably another good 15-20 Labour MPs.
The public probably in the same place . And the EU are fed up and sick of Brexit and want to move on .
If the EU and UK can sort out the governance part which stops the DUP from having a veto then I’m hopeful of a deal , however of course trying to keep the DUP onside then is another matter .
I’m even more hopeful of a deal after that .
Stock up on canned goods.
Check out the comments. Brexit alliance fracturing. Nigel looking like he is over reaching
If the agreement was finalised now, we would probably make it on October 31st. Realistically, though, we're likely to come to an agreement on about the 18th or 19th, and it will take three weeks to get this into tight legal agreement and through the various parliaments.
Maybe that’s too harsh.
“Nigel” is too distracted by his hatred for Cummings to think rationally.
It’s the ERG wing of his Brexit party voting alliance that might defect and he has to worry about.
Of course, that does depend on the Spartans coming out for it first.
What about the level playing field commitments?
This gives the DUP the ability to hold out a begging bowl develop a compelling proposition for economic development investment every 4 years from now until eternity
Farages betrayal narrative will soon be overtaken by the fact that the UK has actually left.
I don’t like Johnson however if we leave with an orderly exit and a deal then I’ll say well done.
The only difference between Mrs May's deal and this one is that the backstop is timelimited to four years unless the Northern Irish wish it otherwise. (Which they will. The reality is, of course, that Northern Ireland would have left the backstop under Mrs May's deal, but never will under this one.)
Something that happens in negotiations all the time.
All part of the game.
That’s the difference.
On the contrary, the Irish have had the power in the negotiation with the UK this time around (which is pretty unusual for relations between the two countries), and have used it to their advantage by demanding more than we feel comfortable.
They have stated what they want, and they are sincere in those demands. They know the consequences of No Deal. It's our job to call their bluff (or not).
That's not bad faith.