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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    At last, aspects of a BJ comment I can agree with: “Another turgid, torpid, toxic appalling EU referendum, which is the last thing we need.” Yes, the 2016 referendum was turgid, torpid, toxic and appalling. Very largely due to BJ and co. But he even refers to it as "EU referendum" not a UK...
  2. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Meanwhile his USA buddy gets described: The anonymous author of a widely anticipated book on the Trump White House has described the US president as spiraling from crisis to crisis “like a 12-year-old in an air traffic control tower”, according to scathing extracts published by the Washington...
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Housing secretary Jenrick has followed Sadiq Khan's lead and decided it might not be appropriate for Rydon to bid for public contracts. However, he seems to think it perfectly OK to ask nicely if they will not bid. Whereas the mayor is a touch more forceful.
  4. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I hear there is going to be a formal PC/LibDem pact across Wales - not all constituencies but I am pleased it is happening at all. Full announcement promised for tomorrow.
  5. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    That "I won't apoligise" apology for a PM said: General election 2019: Boris Johnson says he will get Brexit 'over the line' Which reminds me of the very sad events at various marathons/half-marathons (e.g. at Cardiff) where runners make it to the line then collapse and die.
  6. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I knew I was doing something wrong with our Toyota self-charging hybrid. And to think I confused the flap with a hole for a petrol filler. Doh!!!
  7. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Alun Cairns has gone. BBC reports: Mr Johnson also says he is "pleased to hear" that Mr Cairns will co-operate fully in the investigation into the incident. Anything other than full co-operation should be deemed unacceptable, even criminal, behaviour. When someone takes on a role as senior as...
  8. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I'd rather not.
  9. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    You might not realise that 12/12/2019 is a full moon. And the film Black Christmas is being released on 13/12/2019. And looking a bit further forward, you can buy tickets to see Five Finger Death Punch at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London on 31/01/2020.
  10. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Speaking of whom, we have not heard a lot from JH recently. Has he some dry powder?
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Taking out the trash... General election: 7 bits of bad news the Tories sneaked out at the last minute https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/general-election-7-bits-bad-20816311
  12. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Is there a single tory who obeys the law, is decent, honest and truthful? Ross England row: Alun Cairns told about rape trial 'sabotage' candidate https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-50302172
  13. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Perhaps he meant: Deans Non-Dairy Creamer https://www.innit.com/nutrition/deans-nondairy-creamer/p/00041900076306 But there really, really does seem to be one: Dean Creamer OBE Director, Commonwealth Games, Head of Profession for Project Delivery, Department for Digital...
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    JRM and Gove are having a spat - who can be the more idiotic and unfeeling/uncaring. Rees-Mogg sorry for saying Grenfell victims lacked common sense Commons leader apologises after criticism over his remarks on adherence to stay-put policy...
  15. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I hear he started a splinter group. But, TBH, who cares? I find it very difficult to summon up any of the ordinary goodwill to all that should be a hallmark of civilisation.
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If it weren't so utterly predictable, it would be unbelievable: Brexit transition period will not be extended past 2020, says Gove Cabinet minister promises no delays, despite PM having broken previous deadline Michael Gove has promised that the UK will have struck a trade deal with the EU...
  17. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Confirmatory referendum question: Do you wish to remain in the EU and see idiotic "entertainment" on newspaper front pages OR leave the EU and see hard news with big words and difficult concepts in the sun?
  18. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    And we are over a year later with little or no obvious action taken. Without considering any other issues (such as brexit and the economy), the current government has been inept and incompetent, quite possibly causing huge damage to the country regarding these issues alone.
  19. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Magnum P I - and not the TV program, just BIG Public Interest.
  20. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Looks like Sir Lindsay Hoyle will win speaker election - not there yet but well ahead of everyone else.