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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    No - it is we who need her to be sectioned. She probably needs a pair of knitting needles, an unlimited supply of wool, and a pattern. You know she couldn't do anything without following something line by line. Belay the wool - cheap acrylic yarn from Aldi will do fine.
  2. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    What I tell you three times is true. May hopes to hold fourth vote on Brexit deal Election also on the cards after MPs reject withdrawal agreement by 58 votes https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/mar/29/mps-reject-theresa-mays-brexit-deal-third-time
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    And like midnight mass collections, end up with less after the whole room has passed it round than it started with from the front row ...
  4. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I simply had to vote anti-tory in 2017. But since then, that has been mis-represented as pro-brexit. To have let Crabb in by voting for one fo the others would have been sickening. But if he was destined to win anyway, perhaps I should have voted LD or PC? (Obviously, you don't know what...
  5. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    For many years, former PMs, presidents and the like have commanded some impressive fees for after-dinner (and similar) speaking. Just where in the scale of fees will TM fit?
  6. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Mmm yes, you could be mine, tonight and every night I will be your knight in shining armor Coming to your emotional rescue You will be mine, you will be mine, all mine You will be mine, you will be mine, all mine I will be your knight in shining armor Riding across the desert on a fine Arab charger
  7. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    The last GE resulted in: Conservative Stephen Crabb 18,302 43.4 +3.0 Labour Philippa Thompson 17,988 42.6 +14.5 Plaid Cymru Owain Llŷr Williams 2,711 6.4 +0.2 Independent Chris Overton 1,209 2.9 -6.3 Liberal Democrat Bob Kilmister 1,106 2.6 +0.7 UKIP Susan Bale 850 2.0 -8.5 The New Society...
  8. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    And it was, as we all remember, Boris Johnson who spaffed up the wall all those millions buying the illegal water cannon.
  9. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Yes, I can see the word "temporary". But somewhat ironic that the powerhouse that is post-brexit Britain might prevent exporting which is one of the claimed advantages of brexit. Brexit: NHS no-deal fears prompt call for drugs export ban Pharmaceutical industry leaders want a temporary ban on...
  10. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Possibly more accomplished, though. At lying.
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    In my view, a large part of brexit was precipitated by engendering fear. Fear of EU "control". Never mind that our greatest influence wass achieved when a member and would inevitably wane throughout any brexit process. "Project Fear" from them wot were so well-versed in using the brexiteer version.
  12. oyster

    A random thread for things too unimportant for their own thread...

    By abandoning respect for their (potential) readers.
  13. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Brexit means so many unforeseen things... Brexit leaves Tate scrambling to assure EU museums over Van Gogh loans https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2019/mar/28/brexit-leaves-tate-scrambling-to-assure-eu-museums-over-van-gogh-loans
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I don't know how, but the Guardian says: May wants MPs to vote on Brexit deal again tomorrow, Leadsom announces - live news
  15. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I assume a joke but if not: Prior to his election to Speaker, he was a member of the Conservative Party.
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    No majority for any of Brexit options https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47728333
  17. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I have been using 3 for wifi calls for so long I had forgotten that an app was required! It just works - certainly not fiddly.
  18. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If some of the indicative vote options today had included an extra phrase: "and have Boris Johnson as PM", just how many would have voted for them?
  19. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    It is crazy that someone can refuse to appear and appear to "get away with it". The rest of us can be forced to appear in courts of law for what, at least some of the time, appear less significant issues. If the committee is unable to ensure attendance, then we need another approach which can...
  20. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Trade deals have their costs - some obvious, some less so: The $16m New York penthouse fit for a UK civil servant https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/mar/26/the-16m-new-york-penthouse-fit-for-a-uk-civil-servant