[Politics] Brexit

[Lincoln Imp]

More than replaced by this lot - Peter Goldstein, a founder of Superdrug, Steve Dowdle, the former vice president Europe of technology firm Sony, David Sismey, a MD of Goldman Sachs and Sir Patrick Sheehy, the former chairman of British American Tobacco.

Two 'formers' and a founder among your four examples. Are they signatories to the letter to the Telegraph? That certainly included a few heavyweights but as the Guardian points out...

"Business figures who signed an open letter supporting Brexit include tax avoidance specialists, dozens of retirees and the publisher of a book about Ukip introduced by Nigel Farage.
The list of more than 300 people also includes the bosses of dormant companies and a law firm that admits leaving the European Union could lead to a repeal of workers’ rights."

Barrel-scraping in order to get the numbers up?

 

[Two Professors]

Okay, thank-you for clarifying, it's very difficult to keep up as to who you're insulting.

That's very easy.If people call me a racist,brain-dead,window-licker,chimp,liar,xenophobe,little-englander,hoping I die soon,preferably from cancer and some of the other numerous insults I have had on here,I tend to respond.If I can find any way of provoking the ignorant crew,I will use it.Funnily enough,I've only had one infraction on here,so tit-for-tat seems to be tolerated.

 

[portslade seagull]

That's very easy.If people call me a racist,brain-dead,window-licker,chimp,liar,xenophobe,little-englander,hoping I die soon,preferably from cancer and some of the other numerous insults I have had on here,I tend to respond.If I can find any way of provoking the ignorant crew,I will use it.Funnily enough,I've only had one infraction on here,so tit-for-tat seems to be tolerated.

It appears the insults flow both ways rather freely on this thread. Most from the remainers hence I mostly just read it these days

 

[brighton fella]

That's very easy.If people call me a racist,brain-dead,window-licker,chimp,liar,xenophobe,little-englander,hoping I die soon,preferably from cancer and some of the other numerous insults I have had on here,I tend to respond.If I can find any way of provoking the ignorant crew,I will use it.Funnily enough,I've only had one infraction on here,so tit-for-tat seems to be tolerated.

Lucky boy so far iv'e received about 6 infractions and 3 bans..all for,basically nothing other than to stand my corner,. be interested to know whether the remain crew on here get given the same treatment . I very much doubt it..

 

[nicko31]

Head of JCB supports leave.

We're up to three......

 

[The Rivet]

We're up to three......

Not much real cut and thrust tonight on this thread.

 

[nicko31]

The king of the pub microwave meal is at it again, another rant, any publicity I guess he thinks is good publicity

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/b...ing-tim-martin-bullying-leaders-a7393271.html

Its bizarre long before Tim Martin got involved in Brexit, whenever entering one of their premises the first thing that came into ones head was "LEAVE"

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

still leaving though , carry on
regards
DR

 

[JC Footy Genius]

The king of the pub microwave meal is at it again, another rant, any publicity I guess he thinks is good publicity

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/b...ing-tim-martin-bullying-leaders-a7393271.html

Its bizarre long before Tim Martin got involved in Brexit, whenever entering one of their premises the first thing that came into ones head was "LEAVE"

Perhaps one should still well clear of the lower orders in case one catches something nasty. 1901 club member?

 

[Two Professors]

The king of the pub microwave meal is at it again, another rant, any publicity I guess he thinks is good publicity

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/b...ing-tim-martin-bullying-leaders-a7393271.html

Its bizarre long before Tim Martin got involved in Brexit, whenever entering one of their premises the first thing that came into ones head was "LEAVE"

Groundhog Day again?It's 2017 now,you strange person.

 

[ManOfSussex]

Groundhog Day again?It's 2017 now,you strange person.

I think he meant this report today - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/b...artin-eu-brexit-first-half-2017-a7947856.html

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

nice to see the BBC down in the port of BILBAO this morning highlighting the latest" MIGRANT" smuggling hotspot, just the sort of exposure that's needed
regards
DR

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I think he meant this report today - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/b...artin-eu-brexit-first-half-2017-a7947856.html

I think Tim Martin is high on his own supply.

 

[ManOfSussex]

nice to see the BBC down in the port of BILBAO this morning highlighting the latest" MIGRANT" smuggling hotspot, just the sort of exposure that's needed
regards
DR

Did The UKBF not know this already then?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

nice to see the BBC down in the port of BILBAO this morning highlighting the latest" MIGRANT" smuggling hotspot, just the sort of exposure that's needed
regards
DR

Interesting to see economic migrants seeking prosperity and a better life using this route. I would have thought jumping on a train from London to Paris would be a better option?

 

[nicko31]

I think he meant this report today - http://www.independent.co.uk/news/b...artin-eu-brexit-first-half-2017-a7947856.html

You trade down when things get tough, or just buy a microwave

 

[ManOfSussex]

You trade down when things get tough, or just buy a microwave

I think Mr Martin is rather unhappy now he's going to be facing potential staff shortage problems he hadn't envisaged when campaigning for 'leave' and is going to have raise salaries. The only change he wanted to FOM was to exclude workers from future new EU countries as he didn't have a problem with it. Never mind.

 

[Two Professors]

Interesting to see economic migrants seeking prosperity and a better life using this route. I would have thought jumping on a train from London to Paris would be a better option?

Really surprised that they don't stay in Germany.Maybe they have heard Wetherspoons need staff who work,not moan?They certainly wouldn't bother with Paris-if all the French people in London go home,there won't be any room there.Youth unemployment approaching 25% in France,so too much competition for jobs.

 

[Two Professors]

You trade down when things get tough, or just buy a microwave

Is that advice from this year,or 2016?

 

[Westdene Seagull]

I think Mr Martin is rather unhappy now he's going to be facing potential staff shortage problems he hadn't envisaged when campaigning for 'leave' and is going to have raise salaries. The only change he wanted to FOM was to exclude workers from future new EU countries as he didn't have a problem with it. Never mind.

I'm confused. The argument that FOM has suppressed wages is one the remainers have always said wasn't true. They have also suggested that by leaving the laws to protect pay levels would be dismantled by the Tories to the benefit of big business. Now you, as a remainer, are suggesting wages will need to go up, somewhat backing up the leavers argument of wage suppression !