I would have had sympathy for that Dover MP. Until I remembered some of the ridiculous things she has said recently. Trying to blame the P&O debacle on Tory Laws is just plain wrong.
The Boris promulgation. Really? Really really? What a crass, insensitive, and downright stupid thing to say.
Surely this country deserves better than this buffoon.
JRM seeking advice from Sun readers probably sums it up.
Brexit: Ministers told to delay new checks in July to prevent ‘collapse’ in trade
It is not Brexit's fault that there has been important economic changes, and new political opportunities. But 1 result of that change is that the political landscape is changing. Particularly in Northern Ireland.
There was already a major shift in support underway prior to Brexit. There was a time, not long ago, when there were 4 Parties with broadly similar appeal. But the more radical Parties on each side of the divide, namely the DUP and Sinn Fein, have gained ascendancy over the more centrist UUP and SDLP.
That has increased since Brexit, as the rather stark choices relating to interdependence with the UK or Ireland lead to increased support for the DUP and Sinn Fein.
It is wrong to blame this entirely on the UK Government. The EU in general, and Ireland in particular, are just as complicit in all this. When I read articles that (for example) the UUP will lose votes by seeking compromise, my heart sinks.
A united Ireland is surely nailed on, just a matter of when?
How do you implement a travel pass without a border?
"Nailed on"! Really?
I'm predicting you haven't spent a lot of time in Northern Ireland...
And I really recommend you don't mention any such thing with earshot of half of its citizens...
Think the Ukraine problem.
Then multiply it a hundred-fold.
Probably not half any more.
Haysie. Stop it. Now.
There are times for debate. But debating the future of Northern Ireland as a done deal? Just don't go there. Because there are rather a lot of people with a lack of a sense of humour on that question. On both sides.
No united Ireland for generations to come, UUP leader insists
Long on theory. Long on rhetoric. Non-existent on anything of practical relevance.
Policy correspondent Jon Stone said: "All of Boris Johnson's new post-Brexit trade deals put together will have an economic benefit of just £3 to £7 per person over the next 15 years, according to the government's own figures.
"The tiny economic boost - amounting to just 0.01 to 0.02 per cent of GDP, and less than 50p per person a year - is dwarfed by the economic hit from leaving the EU, which the government estimates at 4 per cent of GDP over the same period."
Long on theory. Long on rhetoric. Non-existent on anything of practical relevance.
Policy correspondent Jon Stone said: "All of Boris Johnson's new post-Brexit trade deals put together will have an economic benefit of just £3 to £7 per person over the next 15 years, according to the government's own figures.
"The tiny economic boost - amounting to just 0.01 to 0.02 per cent of GDP, and less than 50p per person a year - is dwarfed by the economic hit from leaving the EU, which the government estimates at 4 per cent of GDP over the same period."
Statistics can be manipulated to give a misleading picture.
On the 1 hand, I expect that the "economic hit" will be less in due course. Simply because the "roll over" deals will increasingly reduce that 4%. But not to 0%.
On the other hand, it is noteworthy that, post-Brexit, there is not a single trade deal, for a single industry, that shows a demonstrable benefit. Not one. Because Boris/JRM would be shouting from the rooftops if there were.
Long on theory. Long on rhetoric. Non-existent on anything of practical relevance.
I suppose many of the points have been made before. The majority of widely publicised trade deals since we left are mainly rollover deals. These deals are a drop in the ocean when compared to the trade lost with the EU. The deal with the USA, a major reason for leaving, appears to be no closer.
Other points made in the more recent articles posted. We have neglected preparations associated with the ending of grace periods in July. We therefore face difficulties unless we request an extension, or unilaterally extend them. We have been threatening Article 16 over the protocol for around 9 months, but have not acted, I wonder why? How long does it take to prepare?
Long on theory. Long on rhetoric. Non-existent on anything of practical relevance.
Policy correspondent Jon Stone said: "All of Boris Johnson's new post-Brexit trade deals put together will have an economic benefit of just £3 to £7 per person over the next 15 years, according to the government's own figures.
"The tiny economic boost - amounting to just 0.01 to 0.02 per cent of GDP, and less than 50p per person a year - is dwarfed by the economic hit from leaving the EU, which the government estimates at 4 per cent of GDP over the same period."
Statistics can be manipulated to give a misleading picture.
On the 1 hand, I expect that the "economic hit" will be less in due course. Simply because the "roll over" deals will increasingly reduce that 4%. But not to 0%.
On the other hand, it is noteworthy that, post-Brexit, there is not a single trade deal, for a single industry, that shows a demonstrable benefit. Not one. Because Boris/JRM would be shouting from the rooftops if there were.
I am sure that many people would appreciate some honesty.
How long do you think Brexit negotiations will go on? Will they continue forever? It seems to me that as Boris is determined to diverge, that there will be no end to them. For instance there have been articles concerning hormone fed beef arriving from Canada, and Australia. Assuming they are true, this obviously affects the current agreement, and more checks will be introduced, or exports blocked. If they are not true, then we will no doubt diverge from current rules in respect of many other products. When these products no longer comply with EU rules, changes will have to be made. So will future government have to have a Brexit dept. to deal with the changes?
Long on theory. Long on rhetoric. Non-existent on anything of practical relevance.
Policy correspondent Jon Stone said: "All of Boris Johnson's new post-Brexit trade deals put together will have an economic benefit of just £3 to £7 per person over the next 15 years, according to the government's own figures.
"The tiny economic boost - amounting to just 0.01 to 0.02 per cent of GDP, and less than 50p per person a year - is dwarfed by the economic hit from leaving the EU, which the government estimates at 4 per cent of GDP over the same period."
Statistics can be manipulated to give a misleading picture.
On the 1 hand, I expect that the "economic hit" will be less in due course. Simply because the "roll over" deals will increasingly reduce that 4%. But not to 0%.
On the other hand, it is noteworthy that, post-Brexit, there is not a single trade deal, for a single industry, that shows a demonstrable benefit. Not one. Because Boris/JRM would be shouting from the rooftops if there were.
I am sure that many people would appreciate some honesty.
How long do you think Brexit negotiations will go on? Will they continue forever? It seems to me that as Boris is determined to diverge, that there will be no end to them. For instance there have been articles concerning hormone fed beef arriving from Canada, and Australia. Assuming they are true, this obviously affects the current agreement, and more checks will be introduced, or exports blocked. If they are not true, then we will no doubt diverge from current rules in respect of many other products. When these products no longer comply with EU rules, changes will have to be made. So will future government have to have a Brexit dept. to deal with the changes?
Nothing lasts for ever. Particularly in politics.
Boris will be gone fairly shortly-either he will be forced out, or he will choose to go in order to make more money.
Far too much is being said about food imports/exports. Yes, it is problematic-but it is a very small part of our economy. Services will be the driver-for all sides, not just us.
I hope that, one day, we can be a part of EFTA, or some such. But that is going to take time. It would need:-
1. The British people to want such change; 2. A major Political Party to adopt it (probably Labour) as part of a Manifesto; and 3. Win an election
I don't see that happening anytime soon.
We won't need a "Brexit" Department. Just an acceptance that we are our own sovereign nation, and will make our own way in the World.
And be willing and able to stand on our own 2 feet, and not try and blame everyone else. Not Brexit voters, not the EU, not even politicians. Businesses need to prepare business plans-not Governments.
Long on theory. Long on rhetoric. Non-existent on anything of practical relevance.
Policy correspondent Jon Stone said: "All of Boris Johnson's new post-Brexit trade deals put together will have an economic benefit of just £3 to £7 per person over the next 15 years, according to the government's own figures.
"The tiny economic boost - amounting to just 0.01 to 0.02 per cent of GDP, and less than 50p per person a year - is dwarfed by the economic hit from leaving the EU, which the government estimates at 4 per cent of GDP over the same period."
Statistics can be manipulated to give a misleading picture.
On the 1 hand, I expect that the "economic hit" will be less in due course. Simply because the "roll over" deals will increasingly reduce that 4%. But not to 0%.
On the other hand, it is noteworthy that, post-Brexit, there is not a single trade deal, for a single industry, that shows a demonstrable benefit. Not one. Because Boris/JRM would be shouting from the rooftops if there were.
I am sure that many people would appreciate some honesty.
How long do you think Brexit negotiations will go on? Will they continue forever? It seems to me that as Boris is determined to diverge, that there will be no end to them. For instance there have been articles concerning hormone fed beef arriving from Canada, and Australia. Assuming they are true, this obviously affects the current agreement, and more checks will be introduced, or exports blocked. If they are not true, then we will no doubt diverge from current rules in respect of many other products. When these products no longer comply with EU rules, changes will have to be made. So will future government have to have a Brexit dept. to deal with the changes?
Nothing lasts for ever. Particularly in politics.
Boris will be gone fairly shortly-either he will be forced out, or he will choose to go in order to make more money.
Far too much is being said about food imports/exports. Yes, it is problematic-but it is a very small part of our economy. Services will be the driver-for all sides, not just us.
I hope that, one day, we can be a part of EFTA, or some such. But that is going to take time. It would need:-
1. The British people to want such change; 2. A major Political Party to adopt it (probably Labour) as part of a Manifesto; and 3. Win an election
I don't see that happening anytime soon.
We won't need a "Brexit" Department. Just an acceptance that we are our own sovereign nation, and will make our own way in the World.
And be willing and able to stand on our own 2 feet, and not try and blame everyone else. Not Brexit voters, not the EU, not even politicians. Businesses need to prepare business plans-not Governments.
Any business owner that relies on the government for anything is very foolish.
I noticed this morning that they have u-turned twice in 2 days on conversion therapy.
It is not a "Post-Brexit custom system". It is a Custom system. Quite why the Press continue to bang on as though Brexit is either the Devil or the Shining Knight baffles me. There were no problems when Brexit actually happened (contrary to the Remainers)
Little or nothing to do with Brexit. Far more to do with our unwillingness to pay the proper money for the necessary equipment. And the lack of ferries.
Brexit needs to stop being the default excuse or reason for everything bad. Or good.
It is not a "Post-Brexit custom system". It is a Custom system. Quite why the Press continue to bang on as though Brexit is either the Devil or the Shining Knight baffles me. There were no problems when Brexit actually happened (contrary to the Remainers)
Little or nothing to do with Brexit. Far more to do with our unwillingness to pay the proper money for the necessary equipment. And the lack of ferries.
Brexit needs to stop being the default excuse or reason for everything bad. Or good.
The point is that the delays are being caused by the implementation of the Post-Brexit changes. We just seem to be not very good at organising anything efficiently. We have had 6 years to get ready.
There were no problems when Brexit happened, irrespective of what Remainers had to say because we went into a transition period, followed by numerous grace periods, some of which we are still in, which kicked the changes, and new arrangements down the road.
Comments
JRM seeking advice from Sun readers probably sums it up.
Brexit: Ministers told to delay new checks in July to prevent ‘collapse’ in trade
http://theuknewsroom.com/brexit-ministers-told-to-delay-new-checks-in-july-to-prevent-collapse-in-trade/
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2557744424587/brexit-ministers-told-to-delay-new-checks-in-july-to-prevent-collapse-in-trade
https://todayheadline.co/brexit-ministers-told-to-delay-new-checks-in-july-to-prevent-collapse-in-trade/
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/no-united-ireland-for-generations-to-come-uup-leader-insists/ar-AAVIkt5?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=fa15c5b5a7b743a2841d74f3b9f206b7
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/brexit/boris-warned-uk-must-not-to-sit-on-laurels-with-trade-deals-or-risk-huge-brexit-crisis/ar-AAVHDLV?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=9f13fe7aac764a25839937c70642a85f
Long on theory.
Long on rhetoric.
Non-existent on anything of practical relevance.
"The tiny economic boost - amounting to just 0.01 to 0.02 per cent of GDP, and less than 50p per person a year - is dwarfed by the economic hit from leaving the EU, which the government estimates at 4 per cent of GDP over the same period."
On the 1 hand, I expect that the "economic hit" will be less in due course. Simply because the "roll over" deals will increasingly reduce that 4%. But not to 0%.
On the other hand, it is noteworthy that, post-Brexit, there is not a single trade deal, for a single industry, that shows a demonstrable benefit. Not one. Because Boris/JRM would be shouting from the rooftops if there were.
The majority of widely publicised trade deals since we left are mainly rollover deals.
These deals are a drop in the ocean when compared to the trade lost with the EU.
The deal with the USA, a major reason for leaving, appears to be no closer.
Other points made in the more recent articles posted.
We have neglected preparations associated with the ending of grace periods in July.
We therefore face difficulties unless we request an extension, or unilaterally extend them.
We have been threatening Article 16 over the protocol for around 9 months, but have not acted, I wonder why?
How long does it take to prepare?
How long do you think Brexit negotiations will go on?
Will they continue forever?
It seems to me that as Boris is determined to diverge, that there will be no end to them.
For instance there have been articles concerning hormone fed beef arriving from Canada, and Australia.
Assuming they are true, this obviously affects the current agreement, and more checks will be introduced, or exports blocked.
If they are not true, then we will no doubt diverge from current rules in respect of many other products.
When these products no longer comply with EU rules, changes will have to be made.
So will future government have to have a Brexit dept. to deal with the changes?
Boris will be gone fairly shortly-either he will be forced out, or he will choose to go in order to make more money.
Far too much is being said about food imports/exports. Yes, it is problematic-but it is a very small part of our economy. Services will be the driver-for all sides, not just us.
I hope that, one day, we can be a part of EFTA, or some such. But that is going to take time. It would need:-
1. The British people to want such change;
2. A major Political Party to adopt it (probably Labour) as part of a Manifesto; and
3. Win an election
I don't see that happening anytime soon.
We won't need a "Brexit" Department. Just an acceptance that we are our own sovereign nation, and will make our own way in the World.
And be willing and able to stand on our own 2 feet, and not try and blame everyone else. Not Brexit voters, not the EU, not even politicians. Businesses need to prepare business plans-not Governments.
I noticed this morning that they have u-turned twice in 2 days on conversion therapy.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-60854472
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/news/eu-playing-with-fire-mark-francois-answers-express-reader-s-questions-on-brexit/ar-AAVNpmc?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=cb6d017c9f35487b86d0afca7f324af0
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/dup-will-not-return-to-executive-without-removal-of-sea-border-donaldson-vows/ar-AAVQjM3?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=1d27f5e1ea144b998d630c4cf610470d
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60934380
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/brexit-live-irish-pm-launches-sensational-attack-on-frost-for-undermining-eu-deal/ar-AAVUuyF?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=5ac90894f1514f38bb06a5c5080241c3
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/brexit/under-severe-pressure-brexit-customs-system-tech-fault-worsens-channel-crossing-chaos/ar-AAVZoNk?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=734fb33338d94128bd83ed6ab30158ce
Glitch in post-Brexit customs system adds to major Channel lorry chaos on Kent roads
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/glitch-in-post-brexit-customs-system-adds-to-major-channel-lorry-chaos-on-kent-roads/ar-AAVYIMV?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=734fb33338d94128bd83ed6ab30158ce
Little or nothing to do with Brexit. Far more to do with our unwillingness to pay the proper money for the necessary equipment. And the lack of ferries.
Brexit needs to stop being the default excuse or reason for everything bad. Or good.
We just seem to be not very good at organising anything efficiently.
We have had 6 years to get ready.
There were no problems when Brexit happened, irrespective of what Remainers had to say because we went into a transition period, followed by numerous grace periods, some of which we are still in, which kicked the changes, and new arrangements down the road.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/sinn-fein-planning-border-poll-following-stormont-election-claims-dup/ar-AAW0zJw?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=e1d893b961794dcfa11e06b50e96892a