It's almost as if the EU don't trust Boris.Little waster wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:15 amIt is nice to know in these difficult times that the Cabinet can still find time to take a break from incompetently handling the COVID-19 crises to continue to bungle the Brexit process.
It is so important to keep up your hobbies and not lose yourself in these times.
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Hooray! Crops to get picked. If we weren't in lockdown our plucky lads and lasses would be doing it obviously but you know...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52293061
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52293061
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The Daily Mail greets our plucky fruit-picking heroes from Romania. I'm not sure even Donald Trump could manage this level of hypocrisy.
(From 2021, these fruit pickers will have to be making the equivalent of £25,600 per year, although the ones with PhDs can be paid as little as £20,480.)
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In case one massive economic shock wasn't enough, the UK will not be asking to extend the transition period.
Because I'm sure all the hundreds of civil servants have still been working hard on the mammoth task of getting ready for Brexit.
Because I'm sure all the hundreds of civil servants have still been working hard on the mammoth task of getting ready for Brexit.
The first ten million years were the worst.
And the second ten million, they were the worst too.
And the second ten million, they were the worst too.
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Given Johnson's previous commitments lots of people expect him to change his mind just before the last minute. That belief would be a problem if he's serious.
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I'll need to start topping up the Brexit stash at some point.
Having it turned out to be very handy once the supermarket shelves emptied and I'd like to be similarly prepared at the end of the year.
Having it turned out to be very handy once the supermarket shelves emptied and I'd like to be similarly prepared at the end of the year.
And remember that if you botch the exit, the carnival of reaction may be coming to a town near you.
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He's probably hoping the EU will say they need more time then it won't be his fault.Woodchopper wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:34 pmGiven Johnson's previous commitments lots of people expect him to change his mind just before the last minute. That belief would be a problem if he's serious.
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I'm just sitting here wondering when the best time is to convert my stash into $ or €. lpm? Or gold? Anyone?
Time for a big fat one.
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Haven't they already said "No, even if they beg, we'll slit our own throat leave without a deal rather than accept a delayNickynockynoonoo wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2020 4:21 pmHe's probably hoping the EU will say they need more time then it won't be his fault.
My avatar was a scientific result that was later found to be 'mistaken' - I rarely claim to be 100% correct
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
ETA 5/8/20: I've been advised that the result was correct, it was the initial interpretation that needed to be withdrawn
Meta? I'd say so!
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We gonna need a bigger ditch.Gfamily wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:31 pmHaven't they already said "No, even if they beg, we'll slit our own throat leave without a deal rather than accept a delayNickynockynoonoo wrote: ↑Fri Apr 17, 2020 4:21 pmHe's probably hoping the EU will say they need more time then it won't be his fault.
This place is not a place of honor, no highly esteemed deed is commemorated here, nothing valued is here.
What is here was dangerous and repulsive to us.
This place is best shunned and left uninhabited.
What is here was dangerous and repulsive to us.
This place is best shunned and left uninhabited.
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Who the f.ck knows. Nobody reasonable can come up with a reasonable forecast, so if you see a forecast you know it's from someone unreasonable.
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I don't see pounds doing well over the next year though. This isn't exactly a forecast, but I'm keeping my assets in Euros and liabilities in sterling since last year.
We have the right to a clean, healthy, sustainable environment.
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I'm definitely right about this, btw
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So Barnier fit to negotiate again according to Bloomberg, paywalled. But not known when UK boss will be able to think clearly except he's clear on no extra time for negotiations. Definitely.Barnier, in a tweet Tuesday, said he is preparing with his team for a video conference with U.K. Brexit counterpart, David Frost ...
Hurry to get No Deal done?
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Zimbabwe dollars look promising compared to Sterling
Have you considered stupidity as an explanation
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There's still a toilet paper shortage?!
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Best keep the sterling then
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BoaF's forex predictions add a whole new meaning to the phrase "pound my arse".
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What's the non sexual meaning oh this?!Bird on a Fire wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:16 pmBoaF's forex predictions add a whole new meaning to the phrase "pound my arse".
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There is no doubt in my mind that the preparations for getting Brexit done overshadowed the contingency plans laid out in 2016 for when an epidemic hit the UK.
Access to the Sunday Time's article here:
https://archive.is/20200418182037/https ... -hq3b9tlgh
Access to the Sunday Time's article here:
https://archive.is/20200418182037/https ... -hq3b9tlgh
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Just to lighten the mood.
"And finally .... 3 million chlorinated chickens have been sighted heading towards the UK ... Let's hope there is no fowl play ... *shuffles papers* ...And now here's Bob with the sport."
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/p ... #gsc.tab=0
Take that remoaner scum! Welcome to Global Britain and our wonderful post-Brexit trade deals.
This is what taking back control and regaining sovereignty from un-elected foreigners looks like! This is exactly what the 52% obviously knew they were voting for in 2016. Next up ... health care.
"And finally .... 3 million chlorinated chickens have been sighted heading towards the UK ... Let's hope there is no fowl play ... *shuffles papers* ...And now here's Bob with the sport."
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/p ... #gsc.tab=0
Take that remoaner scum! Welcome to Global Britain and our wonderful post-Brexit trade deals.
This is what taking back control and regaining sovereignty from un-elected foreigners looks like! This is exactly what the 52% obviously knew they were voting for in 2016. Next up ... health care.
This place is not a place of honor, no highly esteemed deed is commemorated here, nothing valued is here.
What is here was dangerous and repulsive to us.
This place is best shunned and left uninhabited.
What is here was dangerous and repulsive to us.
This place is best shunned and left uninhabited.
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Tch. Obviously fake news.Little waster wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 9:40 amJust to lighten the mood.
"And finally .... 3 million chlorinated chickens have been sighted heading towards the UK ... Let's hope there is no fowl play ... *shuffles papers* ...And now here's Bob with the sport."
There's no sport.
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Latest results from the European Social Survey
A newly released survey found just 35% of British people supporting Brexit, with 57% wanting to rejoin the European Union.
It's time to knock it on the head then.
https://www.businessinsider.com/brexit- ... -eu-2020-6
A newly released survey found just 35% of British people supporting Brexit, with 57% wanting to rejoin the European Union.
It's time to knock it on the head then.
https://www.businessinsider.com/brexit- ... -eu-2020-6
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Are these the same people that all voted Tory in December?