Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
^----- Text book Johnsonism.
The sooner it is consigned to the bin the better for the country.
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^----- Text book Johnsonism.
The sooner it is consigned to the bin the better for the country.
nicko31
Well-known member
Maybe get Brexit Bulldog David Davis back and tell him to bring a pencil with him...
- Jul 10, 2003
- 27,766
I had it on good authority that Kwasi Kwarteng was the result of 'scraping the Brexit supporting MP Barrel' when he was appointed to the cabinet. Indeed, you may remember he was appointed the day after the rest of the cabinet, as his only phone had run out of battery and nobody could contact him. When it became apparent that he wasn't even aware that junior ministers should always be contactable, my expectations for him were obviously set fairly low 
But I think he has even managed to duck that remarkably low bar on this occasion
Brexit news live: Nobody could have predicted NI Protocol effects, minister says, as UK to slash EU regulation
Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng appears to have conceded that ministers did not know the full extent of what the Northern Ireland Protocol would, or could, mean for the island of Ireland until after Britain had already left the EU. “Obviously nobody had any idea the actual effects of [the Protocol] until we left the EU,” he told Sky News earlier, adding the government had since “looked at it” and wanted to make amends.
But presenter Kay Burley refuted this point. “When you said ‘nobody knew’, am I not right in saying that at least three previous prime ministers warned that this would happen?” she asked. The Cabinet minister, correcting himself, said he meant to say “nobody could guarantee it would happen”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-news-live-boris-johnson-b1888402.html
So at least the Cabinet is united ................ in their complete and utter incompetence
But I think he has even managed to duck that remarkably low bar on this occasion
Brexit news live: Nobody could have predicted NI Protocol effects, minister says, as UK to slash EU regulation
Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng appears to have conceded that ministers did not know the full extent of what the Northern Ireland Protocol would, or could, mean for the island of Ireland until after Britain had already left the EU. “Obviously nobody had any idea the actual effects of [the Protocol] until we left the EU,” he told Sky News earlier, adding the government had since “looked at it” and wanted to make amends.
But presenter Kay Burley refuted this point. “When you said ‘nobody knew’, am I not right in saying that at least three previous prime ministers warned that this would happen?” she asked. The Cabinet minister, correcting himself, said he meant to say “nobody could guarantee it would happen”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-news-live-boris-johnson-b1888402.html
So at least the Cabinet is united ................ in their complete and utter incompetence
vegster
Sanity Clause
- May 5, 2008
- 28,272
The ignorance is unbelievable to be honest, they WERE told of the insoluble conundrum of having to have a border yet NOT having a border to comply with the GFA, but, thought they could wing it at the time then wriggle out later.I had it on good authority that Kwasi Kwarteng was the result of 'scraping the Brexit supporting MP Barrel' when he was appointed to the cabinet. Indeed, you may remember he was appointed the day after the rest of the cabinet, as his only phone had run out of battery and nobody could contact him. When it became apparent that he wasn't even aware that junior ministers should always be contactable, my expectations for him were obviously set fairly low
But I think he has even managed to duck that remarkably low bar on this occasion
Brexit news live: Nobody could have predicted NI Protocol effects, minister says, as UK to slash EU regulation
Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng appears to have conceded that ministers did not know the full extent of what the Northern Ireland Protocol would, or could, mean for the island of Ireland until after Britain had already left the EU. “Obviously nobody had any idea the actual effects of [the Protocol] until we left the EU,” he told Sky News earlier, adding the government had since “looked at it” and wanted to make amends.
But presenter Kay Burley refuted this point. “When you said ‘nobody knew’, am I not right in saying that at least three previous prime ministers warned that this would happen?” she asked. The Cabinet minister, correcting himself, said he meant to say “nobody could guarantee it would happen”.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-news-live-boris-johnson-b1888402.html
So at least the Cabinet is united ................ in their complete and utter incompetence
It's still insoluble as there has to be a border between the EU and " Third Countries " on order to maintain EU standards and protocols but....hilarious watching them squirm and blame the EU for their agreement.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
It is just classic Johnsonism and the sooner we move beyond it the better for the country.
Here's an opinion and observation which rings true ( click for linked detail ).
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- Jul 10, 2003
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But now apparently claiming that he didn't understand what this 'Great Oven Ready Deal' actually consisted of or what it would mean for the UK.
Who knew ?
But now apparently claiming that he didn't understand what this 'Great Oven Ready Deal' actually consisted of or what it would mean for the UK.
Who knew ?
sydney
tinky ****in winky
Kwasi Kwarteng ...!! what a beautiful English name ....where is it from Hampshire , Wiltshire rom Devon..?.....i wonder if they've got the feeling they've been had yet...?!
kwasi Kwarteng.
and :ffs:
kwasi Kwarteng. and :ffs:
- Jul 10, 2003
- 27,766
Kwasi Kwarteng ...!! what a beautiful English name ....where is it from Hampshire , Wiltshire rom Devon..?.....i wonder if they've got the feeling they've been had yet...?!
Waltham Forest, North-east London
Randy McNob
> > > > > > Cardiff > > > > >
- Jun 13, 2020
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sydney
tinky ****in winky
Waltham Forest, North-east London
please accept my apologies , my antopidean whit kicked in and the name just tickled my undercarriage , i have no doubt they are English born and bred....all good in the hood...
- Jul 10, 2003
- 27,766
please accept my apologies , my antopidean whit kicked in and the name just tickled my undercarriage , i have no doubt they are English born and bred....all good in the hood...
Oh how very 21st century you must all be in Australia. You have even invented a new term for it.
Back over in the old world, we're still simply calling it racism
sydney
tinky ****in winky
Oh how very 21st century you must all be in Australia. You have even invented a new term for it.
Back over in the old world, we're still simply calling it racism
of course you do love.
Randy McNob
> > > > > > Cardiff > > > > >
- Jun 13, 2020
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I had this image of Harold Bishop with you, is that wide of the mark?
- Jul 10, 2003
- 27,766
So Taking back control looks suspiciously like Throwing away control. Who could've have guessed
Safety fears as tests for lorry and van drivers on UK roads are relaxed to tackle shortage after Brexit
Tests for lorry and van drivers on UK roads are being relaxed to help tackle a huge shortage, triggering protests that safety will be put at risk. Road safety campaigners and Labour have both raised the alarm over the move, sparked by fears of gaps on supermarket shelves because deliveries cannot be made on time. It follows the sudden decision to allow longer journeys before lorry drivers must take a rest – and is also being hailed as benefit from “increased sovereignty” after Brexit.
The controversy has blown up after Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, issued an action plan to boost the number of drivers passing tests above the current level of 1,500 a week. It will strip the examination of “off-road manoeuvres” out of the official test to “increase overall testing capacity”. Permission to drive an articulated lorry would be granted “without also having to pass a rigid lorry practical test”, under the proposals to go out to consultation.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lorry-driver-rules-brexit-shortage-b1887386.html
Be careful on those roads people
Safety fears as tests for lorry and van drivers on UK roads are relaxed to tackle shortage after Brexit
Tests for lorry and van drivers on UK roads are being relaxed to help tackle a huge shortage, triggering protests that safety will be put at risk. Road safety campaigners and Labour have both raised the alarm over the move, sparked by fears of gaps on supermarket shelves because deliveries cannot be made on time. It follows the sudden decision to allow longer journeys before lorry drivers must take a rest – and is also being hailed as benefit from “increased sovereignty” after Brexit.
The controversy has blown up after Grant Shapps, the transport secretary, issued an action plan to boost the number of drivers passing tests above the current level of 1,500 a week. It will strip the examination of “off-road manoeuvres” out of the official test to “increase overall testing capacity”. Permission to drive an articulated lorry would be granted “without also having to pass a rigid lorry practical test”, under the proposals to go out to consultation.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lorry-driver-rules-brexit-shortage-b1887386.html
Be careful on those roads people
sydney
tinky ****in winky
yeah...more of a Russel Crowe , yourself..?? a Philip Schofield perhaps..? not that i honestly give a flying banjo .....you lot are so quick to throw the racist tag about , you really are rather pathetic.
Randy McNob
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- Jun 13, 2020
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I didnt call you anything, just busting your balls.
you're Harold Bishop from now on....
sydney
tinky ****in winky
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Warburton’s Bread were all for Brexit in 2016. Now struggling to find drivers to deliver their products.
https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/bakery/...eries-as-driver-shortage-bites/658066.article
https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/bakery/...eries-as-driver-shortage-bites/658066.article
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
This is too funny for words. Yes, seriously
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...ag-covid-recovery-cash-councils-b1889502.html
Guidance issued to local authorities by the communities ministry this summer says the blue and yellow symbol of European unity is "required" to be displayed around "every piece of signage, pavement sticker, or temporary public realm adaption" funded under the scheme.
The requirement, which will see thousands of new EU flags posted on official buildings and in public places across the country, exists because the European Regional Development Fund has given money to the UK to help with the Covid-19 reopening.
Despite Brexit having happened, under the withdrawal agreement the UK is still eligible for certain payments from the fund until the end of 2023 – but with strings attached.