[Politics] Brexit

[Westdene Seagull]

I think it's the fact most EU countries abstained, when one might have thought they'd back another EU member in this instance. Have we upset them recently or something?

Looks like Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania and Hungary were among the 15 countries worldwide who did support us though. Most Commonwealth countries voted against us too.

Countries voted against us or abstained not because of Brexit but because we've behaved appallingly over many years on this matter.

 

[JC Footy Genius]

and happy independence to you too, i wish you a happy future.

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I expect that man will have a statue outside Parliament one day

 

[pastafarian]

I expect that man will have a statue outside Parliament one day

Perhaps next to Mandela, side by side as freedom fighters. Thats a fair call JC.

 

[One Love]

Perhaps next to Mandela, side by side as freedom fighters. Thats a fair call JC.

I don't think Corbyn's done enough yet to warrant that.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Why do people today feel that every human on the planet should have the right to move to where they want to be? Whether it is political beliefs, sexual orientation, war or any other reason? If you cannot support yourself when moving why should the country you choose to move to fund you? In the past the people of this country didn't have that choice and had to fight for their right to self determination and survival. What has changed?

totally agree, all this clap trap about split families, well there's some serious choices to be made i'm afraid, YOU'R EITHER IN OR OUT OF THIS COUNTRY REGARDLESS OF YOUR FAMILY SITUATION is the way I see it.
regards
DR

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

yeah! What absolute wankers! Wanting to leave their home country in search of a better life elsewhere.......absolute cock-juggling thundertwunts.

yeah ,the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
regards
DR

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

and happy independence to you too, i wish you a happy future.

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One man's freedom fighter is another man's lying racist fascist. Trying to compare Farage to Nelson Mandela is pathetic.

 

[Lincoln Imp]

im saying that if there were residency (in particular) and citizen regulations then rules around them could be applied... wouldnt sovle the "problem" for some but it would address emotive issue of benefit tourism for example.

Are EU citizens big on benefit tourism?

 

[GT49er]

I'm sad to say that standards on this thread are slipping.

Nobody has said "jumping out of a plane without a parachute" for at least 2 weeks.

Perhaps they tried it? If so, they may not be posting for a while.

 

[GT49er]

Another cost of Brexit..

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/22/un-vote-backing-chagos-islands-a-blow-for-uk

Ah yes, a dispute dating back to 1965. All down to Brexit - nice try! The UN result reflects the widespread disapproval in many, many countries of anything that even slightly resembles colonialism (and no, I'm not putting forward any argument against that).

 

[GT49er]

I think it's the fact most EU countries abstained, when one might have thought they'd back another EU member in this instance. Have we upset them recently or something?

Looks like Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania and Hungary were among the 15 countries worldwide who did support us though. Most Commonwealth countries voted against us too.

Doesn't really matter to us, does it. We only retained it to let the US use it as an air base. There is no native population on the island to worry about. Just hand it over lock, stock and barrel to the yanks and they can deal with the problem as they will.

 

[Two Professors]

One man's freedom fighter is another man's lying racist fascist. Trying to compare Farage to Nelson Mandela is pathetic.

So,are you libelling Farage or Mandela?

 

[studio150]

Standard Editorial

http://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/evening-standard-comment-we-should-unilaterally-allow-eu-citizens-to-stay-a3571591.html

So we could (should) have guaranteed EU citizens status a year ago, but no Mrs May blocked it and is now suffering memory loss.

 

[nicko31]

Its been a great year if you hold lots of overseas assets. Not sure great if you're just about managing.

 

[nicko31]

I think it's the fact most EU countries abstained, when one might have thought they'd back another EU member in this instance. Have we upset them recently or something?

Looks like Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania and Hungary were among the 15 countries worldwide who did support us though. Most Commonwealth countries voted against us too.

A telling indication of the our diminished status on the world stage, I'm afraid

 

[Murray 17]

Are EU citizens big on benefit tourism?

The DWP estimates between 37 and 43% of EU migrants claim some sort of benefit.

 

[daveinprague]

http://www.independent.co.uk/voices...ote-on-deal-a7804551.html?cmpid=facebook-post

 

[daveinprague]

The DWP estimates between 37 and 43% of EU migrants claim some sort of benefit.

https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/fact-check-43-eu-migrants-claim-benefits

 

[Eeyore]

totally agree, all this clap trap about split families, well there's some serious choices to be made i'm afraid, YOU'R EITHER IN OR OUT OF THIS COUNTRY REGARDLESS OF YOUR FAMILY SITUATION is the way I see it.
regards
DR

What's your view on EU nationals who have lived here for, say, twenty years ?

 

[Eeyore]

https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/fact-check-43-eu-migrants-claim-benefits

Wouldn't most of those be standard 'in work' benefits or child allowances ?