It is all very well banging on about the "brightest" and "best".
In reality, there are a whole range of low-paid, low skilled, jobs that often involve hard work. With thousands of unfilled vacancies.
We have spent many years expecting desperate people in the poorest members of the EU to do those jobs. Because in the many poor countries that have no minimum wage, our "low pay" seemed generous.
The UK needs to do 1 of 2 things:-
1. Incentivise British workers to do these jobs; or 2. Have a system of immigration that is able to meet those needs
And no amount of posturing or fantasising about our being a world power from Politicians will solve that problem.
Again, the problem is not Brexit. It is the total lack of adapting to changed circumstances. The vote was 6 years ago. Time to have a plan for the future. Not just crowing about "getting Brexit done".
Wouldnt disagree with most of that. It is true to say that the government had 6 years to make alternative arrangements, between the time that Brexit was voted for, and actually implemented. However arguing that a problem that has arisen post Brexit, that didnt occur pre Brexit, or at least not to the same extent, is not down to Brexit, is more difficult. Clearly the end of freedom of movement, and EU nationals returning home, as a result of Brexit, has created staffing problems in a number of sectors. As much as I disagree with the idea that people are able to choose benefits rather than any job, I think that managing a workforce that didnt want to be there would be a total nightmare.
Food colouring banned by the EU due to its potential cancer risks is still allowed to be used as a whitening agent in Britain
Titanium dioxide, which is commonly used in paint and sunscreen lotion, can be added as a whitening agent in sweets, cakes, mayonnaise and even Easter eggs.
bBeing in, or out of the EU is totally irrelevant to this situation. It doesn't take a "Brexit trade unionist" to say that. It is simple fact.
EU law is only relevant on occasions where it provides directives. Which is far rarer than anyone thinks.
The UK has perfectly good employment laws. There is nothing in EU law that is remotely relevant to this situation. Although there have been some law changes in UK law that are relevant.
To give the most pertinent example, there were wholesale changes in UK employment law brought about by Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. Things like removing the closed shop, preventing workers striking in sympathy with workers in different industries. That sort of thing.
I am not saying that is a good thing. Or a bad thing. Like lots of things, probably a bit of both. But the EU were not involved in any of this-quite simply, because it was none of their business. Similarly, France has chosen to allow Trade Unions to retain far more power. Again, none of the EU's business.
People wanted to blame the EU for loads of supposed ills that were nothing to do with the EU. Which is why we left. I fail to see why blaming leaving the EU for equally irrelevant matters is a step forward.
bBeing in, or out of the EU is totally irrelevant to this situation. It doesn't take a "Brexit trade unionist" to say that. It is simple fact.
EU law is only relevant on occasions where it provides directives. Which is far rarer than anyone thinks.
The UK has perfectly good employment laws. There is nothing in EU law that is remotely relevant to this situation. Although there have been some law changes in UK law that are relevant.
To give the most pertinent example, there were wholesale changes in UK employment law brought about by Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. Things like removing the closed shop, preventing workers striking in sympathy with workers in different industries. That sort of thing.
I am not saying that is a good thing. Or a bad thing. Like lots of things, probably a bit of both. But the EU were not involved in any of this-quite simply, because it was none of their business. Similarly, France has chosen to allow Trade Unions to retain far more power. Again, none of the EU's business.
People wanted to blame the EU for loads of supposed ills that were nothing to do with the EU. Which is why we left. I fail to see why blaming leaving the EU for equally irrelevant matters is a step forward.
I didnt think for a minute that the claim that this could be put down to Brexit would stand up to any scrutiny.
bBeing in, or out of the EU is totally irrelevant to this situation. It doesn't take a "Brexit trade unionist" to say that. It is simple fact.
EU law is only relevant on occasions where it provides directives. Which is far rarer than anyone thinks.
The UK has perfectly good employment laws. There is nothing in EU law that is remotely relevant to this situation. Although there have been some law changes in UK law that are relevant.
To give the most pertinent example, there were wholesale changes in UK employment law brought about by Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. Things like removing the closed shop, preventing workers striking in sympathy with workers in different industries. That sort of thing.
I am not saying that is a good thing. Or a bad thing. Like lots of things, probably a bit of both. But the EU were not involved in any of this-quite simply, because it was none of their business. Similarly, France has chosen to allow Trade Unions to retain far more power. Again, none of the EU's business.
People wanted to blame the EU for loads of supposed ills that were nothing to do with the EU. Which is why we left. I fail to see why blaming leaving the EU for equally irrelevant matters is a step forward.
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https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/brexit-fallout-on-finance-will-take-years-says-bank-of-england/ar-AAUK42f?ocid=msedgntp
'We are watching' EU warns Brexit Britain as City of London eyes bonfire of Brussels rules
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/we-are-watching-eu-warns-brexit-britain-as-city-of-london-eyes-bonfire-of-brussels-rules/ar-AAUJ07K?ocid=msedgntp
It is true to say that the government had 6 years to make alternative arrangements, between the time that Brexit was voted for, and actually implemented.
However arguing that a problem that has arisen post Brexit, that didnt occur pre Brexit, or at least not to the same extent, is not down to Brexit, is more difficult.
Clearly the end of freedom of movement, and EU nationals returning home, as a result of Brexit, has created staffing problems in a number of sectors.
As much as I disagree with the idea that people are able to choose benefits rather than any job, I think that managing a workforce that didnt want to be there would be a total nightmare.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/uk-faces-2bn-eu-fine-over-chinese-imports-fraud/ar-AAULFh7?ocid=msedgntp
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/car-parts-supplier-tms-blames-brexit-impact-as-it-axes-uk-operation/ar-AAUJsGO?ocid=msedgntp
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/his-hands-are-tied-brexiteer-pinpoints-exact-reason-jacob-rees-mogg-powerless-in-new-job/ar-AAUW7n1?ocid=msedgntp
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/lib-dems-set-out-roadmap-for-rejoining-eu-single-market-and-want-to-end-petty-brexit-squabbles/ar-AAUXIGg?ocid=msedgntp
https://uk.yahoo.com/news/growing-view-northern-ireland-brexit-144033720.html
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/no-success-jayne-adye-points-out-key-flaw-in-the-liz-truss-brexit-talks-with-eu/ar-AAUYV3G?ocid=msedgntp
UK facing hefty fine from Brussels after a European court ruling over 'failing'
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https://uk.yahoo.com/news/unlawful-protocol-dismissal-ruling-upheld-123200861.html
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https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/eu-s-iron-and-steel-measures-more-likely-to-give-putin-a-headache-than-uk-s-luxury-export-ban/ar-AAV5hhe?ocid=msedgntp
Festival of Brexit is £120m ‘waste of money’ and heading for failure, MPs say
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/festival-of-brexit-is-120m-waste-of-money-and-heading-for-failure-mps-say/ar-AAV7ywR?ocid=msedgntp
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/david-frost-admits-his-brexit-deal-failed-touring-musicians-by-inflicting-excessive-red-tape/ar-AAV8Q0R?ocid=msedgntp
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/brexit-trade-unionist-slams-claims-p-o-mass-sacking-was-due-to-uk-leaving-eu/ar-AAVeUTE?ocid=msedgntp
Brexit trade deals may not deliver any ‘actual economic benefits’, MPs warn
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/brexit-trade-deals-may-not-deliver-any-actual-economic-benefits-mps-warn/ar-AAVcRkt?ocid=msedgntp
Titanium dioxide, which is commonly used in paint and sunscreen lotion, can be added as a whitening agent in sweets, cakes, mayonnaise and even Easter eggs.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10629027/Food-colouring-banned-EU-potential-cancer-risks-used-Britain-whitening-agent.html
bBeing in, or out of the EU is totally irrelevant to this situation. It doesn't take a "Brexit trade unionist" to say that. It is simple fact.
EU law is only relevant on occasions where it provides directives. Which is far rarer than anyone thinks.
The UK has perfectly good employment laws. There is nothing in EU law that is remotely relevant to this situation. Although there have been some law changes in UK law that are relevant.
To give the most pertinent example, there were wholesale changes in UK employment law brought about by Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. Things like removing the closed shop, preventing workers striking in sympathy with workers in different industries. That sort of thing.
I am not saying that is a good thing. Or a bad thing. Like lots of things, probably a bit of both. But the EU were not involved in any of this-quite simply, because it was none of their business. Similarly, France has chosen to allow Trade Unions to retain far more power. Again, none of the EU's business.
People wanted to blame the EU for loads of supposed ills that were nothing to do with the EU. Which is why we left. I fail to see why blaming leaving the EU for equally irrelevant matters is a step forward.
The value of Northern Ireland goods exported to the Republic of Ireland was estimated at almost €4bn (£3.35bn) in 2021.
Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO) said that represents an increase of 65% compared to 2020.
Irish exports to Northern Ireland also increased substantially, up 54% to €3.7bn (£3.1bn).
Brexit's Northern Ireland Protocol appears to be changing patterns of trade.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-60390800
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60809454