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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    What we absolutely flat out cannot afford is a UK satellite navigation system. On top of more and more money for everything the opinion polls suggest might make a difference to BJ's prospects.
  2. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Make sure you get a North magnetiser. (The South magnetisers increase fuel consumption by 33% and emissions by 47%.)
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Indeed, it would not be all good. Despite being near both Pembroke Dock and Fishguard, I don't think it would make that much difference. (Though it might reduce the likelihood of the A40 being improved - as it needs to be for safety.) But the motorways (and other roads) from Dover to Holyhead...
  4. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    So back to this... Parliament to be prorogued next Tuesday https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49913130 Note: Already, however, opposition parties have raised concerns. A source told the BBC that Boris Johnson was trying to avoid Prime Minister's Questions and Parliamentary scrutiny.
  5. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    One of the very few possible benefits of brexit is reduced HGV traffic through the UK - as you imply, Dover to Liverpool, and Holyhead, Fishguard, Pembroke Dock. Of course, Kent being a lorry park might reduce the appeal somewhat.
  6. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I really don't understand those who have enabled him to be in the position he is by supporting him. Eddie Mair was spot on.
  7. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    So what is this Project Fear? Top Conservative says he fears riots if UK fails to leave EU James Cleverly makes comments on Today programme despite Labour fears of inflaming tensions
  8. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Possibly more importantly, does HE have a clue?
  9. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    That was dated 00:20 01/10/2019 - so less than five hours to go. Still waiting.
  10. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    The idea that someone who is deeply involved in high tech (Hacker House) didn't backup, doesn't have a backup, didn't secure the information, suggests one of two things. Pig ignorance. Or an attempt to mislead. By its disappearance (however that happened), she avoids having to produce it at any...
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Ask China Miéville - if they can make the EU unsee the border, then the UK can have a real border... The City & the City
  12. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I wonder what Crimer would make of them? What if the solution to solving crime, lowering murder rates and fighting the opioid crisis could be found through a marriage of computer science and entrepreneurship...
  13. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Sinking ship time? (Can't help wondering if he is related to Aleister... :) ) Veteran Boris Johnson aide quits as Downing Street adviser Exclusive: Alex Crowley’s departure comes as sources suggest atmosphere of feuding exists in No 10
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    That he grabbed her thigh?
  15. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Isn't that common behaviour in the tories?
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    A good headline grab - but has the story got legs?
  17. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Was that also post-covering-up-the-products-in-shops? (The display of which was, obviously, a form of advertising.)
  18. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    That doesn't remove the possibility of advertising having a significant effect on people starting to smoke. Just suggests that it doesn't have much effect on giving up.
  19. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Justine Greening, hardly a leftie, wrote: I’ve served with Johnson in cabinet and worked with him for more than 10 years. It’s clear to me his strategy is dangerous and dysfunctional: get people angry with the judiciary, get people angry with parliament and then, after a fake negotiation, get...
  20. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Anyone know whty Priti Patel has made late declaration of members' interests - but they are not highlighted as such? 22 October 2018, received £600 from Cliveden Literary Festival, 55 Baker St, London W1U 8EW, for taking part in panel discussion for this Festival. Hours: 5 hrs including travel...