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Sky never wrong for longwatford30 said:
Immigrants, or striking protestors?Moses_ said:Sky news breaking
Latest just reported
Euro tunnel now suspended
Illegal immigrants have now gained access to terminal and have breached security
Sky are reporting that the latter have invaded the Eurostar terminal.
Probably or possibly it's an utter mess looking at the TV pics. It was apparently "a no notice strike "which made the problem much worse over a short space of time.
Trains in transit have been stopped and will all return to place of departure ---SKY news.
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Makes more sense than illegals. But less exciting for the usual suspects here.jayfdee said:
Notice board here suggests strikers on the line.watford30 said:
Immigrants, or striking protestors?Moses_ said:Sky news breaking
Latest just reported
Euro tunnel now suspended
Illegal immigrants have now gained access to terminal and have breached security
Sky are reporting that the latter have invaded the Eurostar terminal.
Mates on the gates, let their striking brothers through security. 'MyFerryLink' was owned by Eurotunnel until 10 days ago, so there are obvious 'sympathies' between the two sets of employees.
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Sorry to hear that. Find another route as all services are cancelled at the moment for today.jayfdee said:
bad news I am stuck waiting to board. No info here have to rely on pb for news.Moses_ said:Sky news breaking....
Immigrants in channel tunnel hence Eurostar cancel all servies for today
Eurostar say cancel journey next two days if not important or find another route.
Latest reports also indicate cross channel Ferries service is suspended in Calais
That came from Eurostar and was reported via Sky news.
Might not have much luck on the ferries either by the sounds of it.
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John Rentoul @JohnRentoul
Labour Party membership as of today: 246,469. Registered supporters: 9,115. Affiliated supporters (trade unionists etc): 3,788.0 -
Our membership, or not of the EU wouldn't chance anything wih regards to illegals trying to get to Dover from Calais....
I think.0 -
For a proper balanced threadSunil_Prasannan said:
Do EU Really Want To Hurt Me?Richard_Tyndall said:
EU ain't seen nothing yet.antifrank said:
Presumably to be paired with a Europhile thread: EU to me are everything.TheScreamingEagles said:
Of courseCasino_Royale said:
Can we have an Outer thread?TheScreamingEagles said:
So long as it isn't Europe: The Final Countdown for the UK's membership of the EU?antifrank said:
Fortunately I've got a good title for the next post I'm working on.Baskerville said:
That's why publications employ sub editors... the "Talent" can't think up headlines as well as write articles, poor dears. Oh, and they generally can't spell either!antifrank said:Finding titles is the worst bit of writing an article.
I'm happy
The EU: It Means Nothing To Me.
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Looks like the strikers got round police diverted by immigrants:
Eurostar passengers were today facing chaos as all services were cancelled after protesters got into its terminal in France.
Journeys to Britain were aborted as wildcat strikes by French ferry workers spilled over from Calais.
The workers entered the Eurotunnel terminal hours after riot police were called in to try to hold back hundreds of UK-bound migrants who were trying to get to Dover during the chaotic strikes.
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/eurostar-services-cancelled-as-protesters-breach-terminal-amid-chaotic-scenes-in-northern-france-10339740.html0 -
How does that compare to the Ed Miliband election ?Tissue_Price said:John Rentoul @JohnRentoul
Labour Party membership as of today: 246,469. Registered supporters: 9,115. Affiliated supporters (trade unionists etc): 3,788.0 -
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Mr. Tyndall, Loving EU Is A Dirty Job
Or perhaps:
I Hate Myself For Loving EU0 -
A EU To A Kill?Casino_Royale said:
EU Only Live Twice.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Do EU Really Want To Hurt Me?Richard_Tyndall said:
EU ain't seen nothing yet.antifrank said:
Presumably to be paired with a Europhile thread: EU to me are everything.TheScreamingEagles said:
Of courseCasino_Royale said:
Can we have an Outer thread?TheScreamingEagles said:
So long as it isn't Europe: The Final Countdown for the UK's membership of the EU?antifrank said:
Fortunately I've got a good title for the next post I'm working on.Baskerville said:
That's why publications employ sub editors... the "Talent" can't think up headlines as well as write articles, poor dears. Oh, and they generally can't spell either!antifrank said:Finding titles is the worst bit of writing an article.
I'm happy
The EU: It Means Nothing To Me.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Party_(UK)_leadership_election,_2010Pulpstar said:
How does that compare to the Ed Miliband election ?Tissue_Price said:John Rentoul @JohnRentoul
Labour Party membership as of today: 246,469. Registered supporters: 9,115. Affiliated supporters (trade unionists etc): 3,788.
Turnout of members was 127k. Not sure what that was as a percentage. Turnout of affiliated members was 211k.0 -
Yes indeed. Actually if you look at the pictures you can understand where the confusion is coming from though. Sky reported the incident as migrants but either way a mess.watford30 said:
Makes more sense than illegals. But less exciting for the usual suspects here.jayfdee said:
Notice board here suggests strikers on the line.watford30 said:
Immigrants, or striking protestors?Moses_ said:Sky news breaking
Latest just reported
Euro tunnel now suspended
Illegal immigrants have now gained access to terminal and have breached security
Sky are reporting that the latter have invaded the Eurostar terminal.
Mates on the gates, let their striking brothers through security. 'MyFerryLink' was owned by Eurotunnel until 10 days ago, so there are obvious 'sympathies' between the two sets of employees.
Just wondering given your "usual suspect" comment. if you think it's right they should be there trying to enter illegally or even if it's wrong we should criticise the French for not stopping them breaking into lorries and attacking drivers?
If that's the case better then you also count me in to the " usual suspect " group I guess0 -
EU Keep Me Hanging OnRichard_Tyndall said:
For a proper balanced threadSunil_Prasannan said:
Do EU Really Want To Hurt Me?Richard_Tyndall said:
EU ain't seen nothing yet.antifrank said:
Presumably to be paired with a Europhile thread: EU to me are everything.TheScreamingEagles said:
Of courseCasino_Royale said:
Can we have an Outer thread?TheScreamingEagles said:
So long as it isn't Europe: The Final Countdown for the UK's membership of the EU?antifrank said:
Fortunately I've got a good title for the next post I'm working on.Baskerville said:
That's why publications employ sub editors... the "Talent" can't think up headlines as well as write articles, poor dears. Oh, and they generally can't spell either!antifrank said:Finding titles is the worst bit of writing an article.
I'm happy
The EU: It Means Nothing To Me.
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LOL. I am just looking through lists of songs and apparently Cee-Lo Green did one that would be at the extreme end of the selection ...Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Tyndall, Loving EU Is A Dirty Job
Or perhaps:
I Hate Myself For Loving EU
F#ck EU.0 -
The one-hit wonder Jack W with 'I See EU Baby (Shakin' That ARSE)'.Morris_Dancer said:I Hate Myself For Loving EU
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The affiliate vote last time was worth 33.3%, and this time it'll be worth 1.4% assuming no differential turnout.Tissue_Price said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Party_(UK)_leadership_election,_2010Pulpstar said:
How does that compare to the Ed Miliband election ?Tissue_Price said:John Rentoul @JohnRentoul
Labour Party membership as of today: 246,469. Registered supporters: 9,115. Affiliated supporters (trade unionists etc): 3,788.
Turnout of members was 127k. Not sure what that was as a percentage. Turnout of affiliated members was 211k.
Is that right ?0 -
EU the one that I want ooo! Ooo! Oooooo!Sunil_Prasannan said:
A EU To A Kill?Casino_Royale said:
EU Only Live Twice.Sunil_Prasannan said:
Do EU Really Want To Hurt Me?Richard_Tyndall said:
EU ain't seen nothing yet.antifrank said:
Presumably to be paired with a Europhile thread: EU to me are everything.TheScreamingEagles said:
Of courseCasino_Royale said:
Can we have an Outer thread?TheScreamingEagles said:
So long as it isn't Europe: The Final Countdown for the UK's membership of the EU?antifrank said:
Fortunately I've got a good title for the next post I'm working on.Baskerville said:
That's why publications employ sub editors... the "Talent" can't think up headlines as well as write articles, poor dears. Oh, and they generally can't spell either!antifrank said:Finding titles is the worst bit of writing an article.
I'm happy
The EU: It Means Nothing To Me.
(For those thinking of a thread on a second referendum)0 -
Into the GrEUve0
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Correct. And the member vote has gone from 33.3% to 95.0%. Basically, unless something dramatic happens with the sign-ups, forget the unions.Pulpstar said:
The affiliate vote last time was worth 33.3%, and this time it'll be worth 1.4% assuming no differential turnout.Tissue_Price said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Party_(UK)_leadership_election,_2010Pulpstar said:
How does that compare to the Ed Miliband election ?Tissue_Price said:John Rentoul @JohnRentoul
Labour Party membership as of today: 246,469. Registered supporters: 9,115. Affiliated supporters (trade unionists etc): 3,788.
Turnout of members was 127k. Not sure what that was as a percentage. Turnout of affiliated members was 211k.
Is that right ?
I wouldn't be surprised to see formal Labour:union ties ending within this Parliament; the SNP are driving that as much as anything.0 -
Will EU Still Love Me Tomorrow?Sunil_Prasannan said:EU Keep Me Hanging On
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EU spin me right round baby right round.....Sunil_Prasannan said:
EU Keep Me Hanging OnRichard_Tyndall said:
For a proper balanced threadSunil_Prasannan said:
Do EU Really Want To Hurt Me?Richard_Tyndall said:
EU ain't seen nothing yet.antifrank said:
Presumably to be paired with a Europhile thread: EU to me are everything.TheScreamingEagles said:
Of courseCasino_Royale said:
Can we have an Outer thread?TheScreamingEagles said:
So long as it isn't Europe: The Final Countdown for the UK's membership of the EU?antifrank said:
Fortunately I've got a good title for the next post I'm working on.Baskerville said:
That's why publications employ sub editors... the "Talent" can't think up headlines as well as write articles, poor dears. Oh, and they generally can't spell either!antifrank said:Finding titles is the worst bit of writing an article.
I'm happy
The EU: It Means Nothing To Me.
With or Without EU0 -
They are still checking cars in to the terminal but no news here. Calais port is closed so no ferries,we only just missed the last train and are first for when they resume ,not sure if my insurance covers me,may have to cancel the whole trip.Moses_ said:
Sorry to hear that. Find another route as all services are cancelled at the moment for today.jayfdee said:
bad news I am stuck waiting to board. No info here have to rely on pb for news.Moses_ said:Sky news breaking....
Immigrants in channel tunnel hence Eurostar cancel all servies for today
Eurostar say cancel journey next two days if not important or find another route.
Latest reports also indicate cross channel Ferries service is suspended in Calais
That came from Eurostar and was reported via Sky news.
Might not have much luck on the ferries either by the sounds of it.0 -
Sorry to hear that, Mr. Jayfdee.0
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Remind me again, what did her bid say it would all cost?DavidL said:
Quite so. A success story that a Labour candidate can legitimately claim to be associated with. It has a genuine novelty factor.Danny565 said:Even though I don't buy this bs about centrists being what Labour needs in general, my instinct would be that Tessa is the best candidate for this simply because she'll remind people of the Olympics - and who wouldn't want to be reminded of the Olympics?
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One for the Greeks?Richard_Tyndall said:
LOL. I am just looking through lists of songs and apparently Cee-Lo Green did one that would be at the extreme end of the selection ...Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Tyndall, Loving EU Is A Dirty Job
Or perhaps:
I Hate Myself For Loving EU
F#ck EU.
EU once.....twice... Three times failed to payme
but we love you......0 -
George Bush flew jet fighter planes.HYUFD said:blackburn63 Since when did not being very bright prevent someone winning an election, George W Bush being a case in point, Campbell has had a successful career as a footballer and represented his country and built a successful property business after as well as raising money for charity and the arts, how much have Khan, Zac and Jowell done in the real world?
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Everything I do (I do it for EU) - Ken Clarke rushcliffe dub mix0
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Mr. Royale, I have vague memories of that song being at number one for bloody ages. Sixteen weeks, was it?0
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If TSE is after a title for a new thread on AV, I offer D'Hondt You Want Me Baby.0
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Shy news
Strikers now blocking the road to the port of Calais.
Around 3000 migrants reported in Calais trying to get over to UK
Ha! Brit lorry driver in Calais says it was worse this morning as he says no police around as Le Plod is in same Union as the strikers ? Is that correct?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zggSgIT0yd0Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Royale, I have vague memories of that song being at number one for bloody ages. Sixteen weeks, was it?
Relive the song that never left the bloody charts.
Summer of '69 only got to 42 in 85 ! Way better than the above lol0 -
Yup. I got bloody sick of it. A bit like the EU ;-)Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Royale, I have vague memories of that song being at number one for bloody ages. Sixteen weeks, was it?
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Mr. Royale, to be fair, Bryan Adams never tried to erode British sovereignty and billions of pounds.0
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I think you might have just won the thread.antifrank said:If TSE is after a title for a new thread on AV, I offer D'Hondt You Want Me Baby.
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Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
Would they like British troops to take over Calais again?0 -
#Tories4Corbyn keeping their powder dry until closer to the deadline for registration?Tissue_Price said:John Rentoul @JohnRentoul
Labour Party membership as of today: 246,469. Registered supporters: 9,115. Affiliated supporters (trade unionists etc): 3,788.
Despite the nonsense, my vote will be worth 3 times as much as last time, which is nice.0 -
Excellent!antifrank said:If TSE is after a title for a new thread on AV, I offer D'Hondt You Want Me Baby.
D'Hondt stand so close to me.0 -
Deploy Kay Burley.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
Would they like British troops to take over Calais again?0 -
Sounds good, but it doesn't appear to be as simple as that.Flightpathl said:
George Bush flew jet fighter planes.HYUFD said:blackburn63 Since when did not being very bright prevent someone winning an election, George W Bush being a case in point, Campbell has had a successful career as a footballer and represented his country and built a successful property business after as well as raising money for charity and the arts, how much have Khan, Zac and Jowell done in the real world?
e.g. http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/George_W._Bush's_military_service
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Insanely off-topic, but I've just across these absolutely stunning fire insurance maps from the late 19th century - every single building drawn with an indication of what it was used for, method of construction, height, windows, etc. Here's the 1886 sheet for part of the area north of Fleet Street:
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/firemaps/england/london/itov/mapsu145ubu22u2uf034r.html
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Flightpathl said:
Remind me again, what did her bid say it would all cost?DavidL said:
Quite so. A success story that a Labour candidate can legitimately claim to be associated with. It has a genuine novelty factor.Danny565 said:Even though I don't buy this bs about centrists being what Labour needs in general, my instinct would be that Tessa is the best candidate for this simply because she'll remind people of the Olympics - and who wouldn't want to be reminded of the Olympics?
This is Labour. They don't do numbers.Flightpathl said:
Remind me again, what did her bid say it would all cost?DavidL said:
Quite so. A success story that a Labour candidate can legitimately claim to be associated with. It has a genuine novelty factor.Danny565 said:Even though I don't buy this bs about centrists being what Labour needs in general, my instinct would be that Tessa is the best candidate for this simply because she'll remind people of the Olympics - and who wouldn't want to be reminded of the Olympics?
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'I Want My STV'.antifrank said:If TSE is after a title for a new thread on AV, I offer D'Hondt You Want Me Baby.
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For the American elections, we could have Ballot With Butterfly Wings.0
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EC lover?0
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Take it as a compliment. He's saying it's our fault our country isn't as unattractive as France.Anorak said:
I'm trying to think of a possible way that statement could be correct. I really can't.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
They are foreign citizens on foreign soil, FFS.0 -
This is what he was saying last year:Anorak said:
I'm trying to think of a possible way that statement could be correct. I really can't.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
They are foreign citizens on foreign soil, FFS.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/immigrants-shipped-to-dover-21399/
"Calais Deputy Mayor Philippe Mignonet calls for UK to intervene as fights break out in camps"0 -
Oh that's really bad really sorry to hear that and just what you don't need.jayfdee said:
They are still checking cars in to the terminal but no news here. Calais port is closed so no ferries,we only just missed the last train and are first for when they resume ,not sure if my insurance covers me,may have to cancel the whole trip.Moses_ said:
Sorry to hear that. Find another route as all services are cancelled at the moment for today.jayfdee said:
bad news I am stuck waiting to board. No info here have to rely on pb for news.Moses_ said:Sky news breaking....
Immigrants in channel tunnel hence Eurostar cancel all servies for today
Eurostar say cancel journey next two days if not important or find another route.
Latest reports also indicate cross channel Ferries service is suspended in Calais
That came from Eurostar and was reported via Sky news.
Might not have much luck on the ferries either by the sounds of it.
If you are first train might be worth sitting it out though. Suffice to. Say the one you just missed probably never made it anyway and would have been turned back? Not that will make you feel any better
Not sure what to suggest.... It will take today to sort out so dig in and wait I would have thought and make sure you stock up on drinks and sarnies at the terminal before the lorry drivers get there
:-)
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Mr. JS, if he wants us to resume governance of Normandy, we should consider that proposal seriously.0
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Indeed, he had a better academic record than Al Gore, whose intelligence no-one seems to impugn.Flightpathl said:
George Bush flew jet fighter planes.HYUFD said:blackburn63 Since when did not being very bright prevent someone winning an election, George W Bush being a case in point, Campbell has had a successful career as a footballer and represented his country and built a successful property business after as well as raising money for charity and the arts, how much have Khan, Zac and Jowell done in the real world?
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I'm desperate to work in some Bon Jovi here.Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Royale, to be fair, Bryan Adams never tried to erode British sovereignty and billions of pounds.
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Mr. Royale, EU Give Love A Bad Name?0
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Hmm. That all boils down to "Waaaaa!! It's not fair!". Maybe not, ma petite grenouille, but doesn't make it our responsibility.AndyJS said:
This is what he was saying last year:Anorak said:
I'm trying to think of a possible way that statement could be correct. I really can't.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
They are foreign citizens on foreign soil, FFS.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/immigrants-shipped-to-dover-21399/
"Calais Deputy Mayor Philippe Mignonet calls for UK to intervene as fights break out in camps"0 -
Point of Pedantry. Calais is not in Normandy.Morris_Dancer said:Mr. JS, if he wants us to resume governance of Normandy, we should consider that proposal seriously.
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Good to see some of the Tories on here see that Sol Campbell would be a complete and utter disaster as a candidate for them.
@HYUFD - being not very bright prevents Campbell from winning an election because:
(a. He's not self-aware. Politicians need to be self-aware.
(b. He cannot connect, nor is inclined to understand his electorate. He's a man who entered for politics purely for his own self-interest. There is no way in hell he should even be considering a role where he has to think about the desires of others.
(c. There are better candidates than who'll make him look like a fool.
(d. He's a divisive character.
(e. He'll blame everything not going his way on racism.
Zac Goldsmith, from what I understand is a fantastic constituency MP, and at the very least appears to care about making society a better place. I doubt Sol Campbell really cares about that, tbh.0 -
Unfortunately the only bits of Normandy left are the Bailiwicks of Jersey & Guernsey......TheScreamingEagles said:
Though, her majesty is the ruler of Normandy, as one of her titles is the Duke of NormandyMorris_Dancer said:Mr. JS, if he wants us to resume governance of Normandy, we should consider that proposal seriously.
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France is lovely though ! I mean it has the French, but the weather is far better there, and the population density is alot lower (So long as you are outside central Paris, and maybe Marseille). Full of chateaux and vineyards and decent roads.Casino_Royale said:
Take it as a compliment. He's saying it's our fault our country isn't as unattractive as France.Anorak said:
I'm trying to think of a possible way that statement could be correct. I really can't.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
They are foreign citizens on foreign soil, FFS.0 -
The problem with France is that it is full of French people.Pulpstar said:
France is lovely though ! I mean it has the French, but the weather is far better there, and the population density is alot lower (So long as you are outside central Paris, and maybe Marseille). Full of chateaux and vineyards and decent roads.Casino_Royale said:
Take it as a compliment. He's saying it's our fault our country isn't as unattractive as France.Anorak said:
I'm trying to think of a possible way that statement could be correct. I really can't.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
They are foreign citizens on foreign soil, FFS.0 -
We could send over a few Megabuses to help (at very reasonable rates). Although travelling by Megabus is only slightly worse than spending 12 hours in the back of trailer with 40 other unwashed 'friends'.TGOHF said:
We should suggest that the perfect remedy is that they are all bussed down to the Spanish border and released.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
Would they like British troops to take over Calais again?0 -
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One for the wealthy lawyers on here:
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@Apocalypse
(a. He's not self-aware. Politicians need to be self-aware.
(b. He cannot connect, nor is inclined to understand his electorate. He's a man who entered for politics purely for his own self-interest. There is no way in hell he should even be considering a role where he has to think about the desires of others.
(c. There are better candidates than who'll make him look like a fool.
(d. He's a divisive character.
(e. He'll blame everything not going his way on racism.
Surely most of those points also apply to Sadiq Khan.0 -
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The French are too weak to police the situation. Quelle surprise.AndyJS said:
This is what he was saying last year:Anorak said:
I'm trying to think of a possible way that statement could be correct. I really can't.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
They are foreign citizens on foreign soil, FFS.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/dover/news/immigrants-shipped-to-dover-21399/
"Calais Deputy Mayor Philippe Mignonet calls for UK to intervene as fights break out in camps"
Perhaps they'd be willing to cede control of the area to the British Army?0 -
Rescue Me, shurely.0
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Sadiq Khan is applying for the Labour candidacy though.john_zims said:@Apocalypse
(a. He's not self-aware. Politicians need to be self-aware.
(b. He cannot connect, nor is inclined to understand his electorate. He's a man who entered for politics purely for his own self-interest. There is no way in hell he should even be considering a role where he has to think about the desires of others.
(c. There are better candidates than who'll make him look like a fool.
(d. He's a divisive character.
(e. He'll blame everything not going his way on racism.
Surely most of those points also apply to Sadiq Khan.0 -
I don't know too much about Khan, so I'll not argue against that point. The two candidates I'd like to see become Mayor or London, are either Jowell or Goldsmith.john_zims said:@Apocalypse
(a. He's not self-aware. Politicians need to be self-aware.
(b. He cannot connect, nor is inclined to understand his electorate. He's a man who entered for politics purely for his own self-interest. There is no way in hell he should even be considering a role where he has to think about the desires of others.
(c. There are better candidates than who'll make him look like a fool.
(d. He's a divisive character.
(e. He'll blame everything not going his way on racism.
Surely most of those points also apply to Sadiq Khan.0 -
Mr. Eagles, must confess, such vulgarly modern areas aren't my strong point.
But my main point still stands. If the French are incapable of self-governance and wish for us to resume our role of leadership in Calais, Normandy, Gascony and many other parts of France, we should be willing to assist our close friends.0 -
I'd take our green and pleasant land any day, personally. Living in France is very frustrating.Pulpstar said:
France is lovely though ! I mean it has the French, but the weather is far better there, and the population density is alot lower (So long as you are outside central Paris, and maybe Marseille). Full of chateaux and vineyards and decent roads.Casino_Royale said:
Take it as a compliment. He's saying it's our fault our country isn't as unattractive as France.Anorak said:
I'm trying to think of a possible way that statement could be correct. I really can't.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
They are foreign citizens on foreign soil, FFS.0 -
Or post-deal: I will survive.TheWhiteRabbit said:Rescue Me, shurely.
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It is getting ridiculous. It's a ticking time bomb for Cameron and will only get worse as further migrants work their way up from Italy.TGOHF said:
We should suggest that the perfect remedy is that they are all bussed down to the Spanish border and released.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
Would they like British troops to take over Calais again?0 -
The first cut is the deepest.Anorak said:
Or post-deal: I will survive.TheWhiteRabbit said:Rescue Me, shurely.
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Nice for a holiday thoughCasino_Royale said:
I'd take our green and pleasant land any day, personally. Living in France is very frustrating.Pulpstar said:
France is lovely though ! I mean it has the French, but the weather is far better there, and the population density is alot lower (So long as you are outside central Paris, and maybe Marseille). Full of chateaux and vineyards and decent roads.Casino_Royale said:
Take it as a compliment. He's saying it's our fault our country isn't as unattractive as France.Anorak said:
I'm trying to think of a possible way that statement could be correct. I really can't.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
They are foreign citizens on foreign soil, FFS.
Obviously not Calais...0 -
Fixed that for you.SimonStClare said:
The first haircut is the deepest.Anorak said:
Or post-deal: I will survive.TheWhiteRabbit said:Rescue Me, shurely.
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I think they are stacking the HGVs on the M20,no news here,which is very bad. I suspect they will resume early evening,as the strike is due to end then,also thestrkers will need to home for some wine.Moses_ said:
Oh that's really bad really sorry to hear that and just what you don't need.jayfdee said:
They are still checking cars in to the terminal but no news here. Calais port is closed so no ferries,we only just missed the last train and are first for when they resume ,not sure if my insurance covers me,may have to cancel the whole trip.Moses_ said:
Sorry to hear that. Find another route as all services are cancelled at the moment for today.jayfdee said:
bad news I am stuck waiting to board. No info here have to rely on pb for news.Moses_ said:Sky news breaking....
Immigrants in channel tunnel hence Eurostar cancel all servies for today
Eurostar say cancel journey next two days if not important or find another route.
Latest reports also indicate cross channel Ferries service is suspended in Calais
That came from Eurostar and was reported via Sky news.
Might not have much luck on the ferries either by the sounds of it.
If you are first train might be worth sitting it out though. Suffice to. Say the one you just missed probably never made it anyway and would have been turned back? Not that will make you feel any better
Not sure what to suggest.... It will take today to sort out so dig in and wait I would have thought and make sure you stock up on drinks and sarnies at the terminal before the lorry drivers get there
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London Eurostar station will be getting busy as well.
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That was where I was heading. But I got greedy and wanted to get 'shot through the heart' in there too.Morris_Dancer said:Mr. Royale, EU Give Love A Bad Name?
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Sorry to hear that, could easily have been us on our trip to Amsterdam at Easter.jayfdee said:
They are still checking cars in to the terminal but no news here. Calais port is closed so no ferries,we only just missed the last train and are first for when they resume ,not sure if my insurance covers me,may have to cancel the whole trip.Moses_ said:
Sorry to hear that. Find another route as all services are cancelled at the moment for today.jayfdee said:
bad news I am stuck waiting to board. No info here have to rely on pb for news.Moses_ said:Sky news breaking....
Immigrants in channel tunnel hence Eurostar cancel all servies for today
Eurostar say cancel journey next two days if not important or find another route.
Latest reports also indicate cross channel Ferries service is suspended in Calais
That came from Eurostar and was reported via Sky news.
Might not have much luck on the ferries either by the sounds of it.0 -
@Pulpstar
'France is lovely though ! I mean it has the French, but the weather is far better there, and the population density is alot lower (So long as you are outside central Paris, and maybe Marseille). Full of chateaux and vineyards and decent roads.'
Agree, much better infrastructure, health care, weather,far less crowded & people who know how to drink!0 -
Love and Farage?TheWhiteRabbit said:Rescue Me, shurely.
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Yes, and you are right on the population density. The weather is highly variable here too, but, then again, be careful what you wish for: we might not be as green nor as pleasant without it.Pulpstar said:
Nice for a holiday thoughCasino_Royale said:
I'd take our green and pleasant land any day, personally. Living in France is very frustrating.Pulpstar said:
France is lovely though ! I mean it has the French, but the weather is far better there, and the population density is alot lower (So long as you are outside central Paris, and maybe Marseille). Full of chateaux and vineyards and decent roads.Casino_Royale said:
Take it as a compliment. He's saying it's our fault our country isn't as unattractive as France.Anorak said:
I'm trying to think of a possible way that statement could be correct. I really can't.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
They are foreign citizens on foreign soil, FFS.
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You can go Euro own way.Anorak said:
Or post-deal: I will survive.TheWhiteRabbit said:Rescue Me, shurely.
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The only way is to make it as unpleasant as possible for those that make it across -= internment in the north of Scotland - followed by swift return to the country of origin with finger prints and dna taken.Casino_Royale said:
It is getting ridiculous. It's a ticking time bomb for Cameron and will only get worse as further migrants work their way up from Italy.TGOHF said:
We should suggest that the perfect remedy is that they are all bussed down to the Spanish border and released.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
Would they like British troops to take over Calais again?
Pay Ryanair to run a return service - outsource at £50 a head.0 -
Good piece in the Spectator about trying to stop men see a certain film:
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For 120,000 crowns we could reverse the Treaty of Troyes...TGOHF said:
The only way is to make it as unpleasant as possible for those that make it across -= internment in the north of Scotland - followed by swift return to the country of origin with finger prints and dna taken.Casino_Royale said:
It is getting ridiculous. It's a ticking time bomb for Cameron and will only get worse as further migrants work their way up from Italy.TGOHF said:
We should suggest that the perfect remedy is that they are all bussed down to the Spanish border and released.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
Would they like British troops to take over Calais again?
Pay Ryanair to run a return service - outsource at £50 a head.0 -
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The only credible way IMHO is to process illegal migrants offshore. Once they make it to EU soil, given the skewed way rights are interpreted, it's game over for effective migration controls IRL.TGOHF said:
The only way is to make it as unpleasant as possible for those that make it across -= internment in the north of Scotland - followed by swift return to the country of origin with finger prints and dna taken.Casino_Royale said:
It is getting ridiculous. It's a ticking time bomb for Cameron and will only get worse as further migrants work their way up from Italy.TGOHF said:
We should suggest that the perfect remedy is that they are all bussed down to the Spanish border and released.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
Would they like British troops to take over Calais again?
Pay Ryanair to run a return service - outsource at £50 a head.0 -
Outstanding.williamglenn said:
You can go Euro own way.Anorak said:
Or post-deal: I will survive.TheWhiteRabbit said:Rescue Me, shurely.
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Bit late at Calais then isn't it ?Casino_Royale said:
The only credible way IMHO is to process illegal migrants offshore. Once they make it to EU soil, given the skewed way rights are interpreted, it's game over for effective migration controls IRL.TGOHF said:
The only way is to make it as unpleasant as possible for those that make it across -= internment in the north of Scotland - followed by swift return to the country of origin with finger prints and dna taken.Casino_Royale said:
It is getting ridiculous. It's a ticking time bomb for Cameron and will only get worse as further migrants work their way up from Italy.TGOHF said:
We should suggest that the perfect remedy is that they are all bussed down to the Spanish border and released.AndyJS said:Deputy mayor of Calais: situation in Calais is responsibility of the UK.
Would they like British troops to take over Calais again?
Pay Ryanair to run a return service - outsource at £50 a head.0 -
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Post-hummus notoriety.Anorak said:
Or post-deal: I will survive.TheWhiteRabbit said:Rescue Me, shurely.
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Just up Management fees to a foreign parent. I guess the restaurants can't go anywhere... wonder how many are *cash only* though...MarkHopkins said:0 -
Tessa all the way. They are all much-of-a-muchness on most things, but she's the only one out of the three main contenders who agrees that Heathrow needs a third runway.The_Apocalypse said:The two candidates I'd like to see become Mayor or London, are either Jowell or Goldsmith.
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