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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Nothing to worry about. Nothing to see. Move along now.... Irish border after Brexit – all ideas are beset by issues says secret paper https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/sep/02/irish-border-after-brexit-all-ideas-beset-by-issues Leaked no-deal report says lorries could face 48-hour...
  2. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    He already has in the link from my post.
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    But if you read the advice, for individuals, and you are not intending to travel, there isn't anything to do. So just how much money have they put into the campaign telling us that a very large number of us don't need to do anything?
  4. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Which was why I scratched my head at the DM (and MoS) carrying £5 off vouchers for Lidl the other day...
  5. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Boris Johnson is prepared to blow up his own parliamentary majority and withdraw the whip from dozens of Conservative MPs if they back plans to stop no-deal Brexit, Tory whips have warned potential rebels, in an extreme move by Downing Street that would pave the way for an imminent general election.
  6. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Ledbydonkeys are back: Gove portrait 'visible from space' appears on beach in Brexit protest https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/sep/01/visible-from-space-gove-portrait-appears-on-beach-in-brexit-protest
  7. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    BBC reporting: Meanwhile, the Counsel General for Wales Jeremy Miles, who is the Welsh Government's chief legal advisor, has announced his support for businesswoman and campaigner Gina Miller's legal challenge against suspending parliament. He has joined former prime minister John Major...
  8. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Might want to add the delights of: Brexit party conference: 2 September 2019 Lib Dems conference: 14 - 17 September 2019
  9. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Isn't popular in this room either. Yes, junta is a suitable term. Much shorter than "so-called government" as I have been using.
  10. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If anyone still thinks the current so-called government is legitimate: Michael Gove has repeatedly refused to rule out the possibility that the government could ignore any law passed by parliament to stop a no-deal Brexit and insisted there would be no food shortages if the UK did crash out of...
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Isn't that date rather, umm, significant with respect to those who sought to overthrow parliament?
  12. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I think that while it exists, it has not yet been made properly visible. Probably needs an OK from some real person to go fully live.
  13. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Even if those seeking supreme power cannot properly be described as nazis, the strategies and tactics they use will very likely be similar.
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Just one thing, where the hell does it say how many signatures?
  15. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I am totally amazed - and delighted. Have signed myself as well.
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Anyone fancy starting a government petition? Introduce a ban on anyone in contempt of Parliament from holding any publicly funded employment or role. A ban may be lifted if the contempt is expunged to the satisfaction of Parliament.
  17. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    From what I have read and seen so far, it appears that Sonia Khan might well have a case under The Human Rights Act 1998. After all, if it is simply that she was seen with, talked to, generally associated with people, she has every right to do so. Article 8: Respect for your private and family...
  18. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Despite her hat?
  19. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Of course, look who advised her. The PC members with JRM as current top dog. Wonder how many were asked for their opinions, how many gave their opinions, and which opinions were passed on to HM? https://privycouncil.independent.gov.uk/privy-council/privy-council-members/
  20. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If tories fight the brexit party, how many seats will each get?