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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Have you any idea where we are in applying these measures? After all, they should apply for about 90 days next year... And what happens to any steps which have been taken as of 29/03/2019? That is, if we have done something, will that something continue to apply or be withdrawn/reversed?
  2. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Honestly, not asking it to be changed! So how did Victoria sneak in - after 1772 but before 1925? It would probably make perfect sense for the ruler to be king and their partner queen - regardless the genders (or possible reassignments). Do you think Prince Philip would have liked that?
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Irony time, yet again, not having the ingredients for Mars bars might actually improve the health of the nation! Add cola, Haribo sweets, ... Perhaps we are onto the real bounty of brexit? (Yes, I know, vegetables in short supply, everyone living off frozen burgers, sausages, pasta, white...
  4. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    We'd probably just import Mexican wall...
  5. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If the tories split, then who will be prime minister? TM was invited to form a government, and managed to. But if she loses MPs to a new party, or otherwise has fewer MPs than, say, Labour, what should happen? Especially if Labour would struggle to form a government. We might have the protocol...
  6. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Anyone know if we will be able to put GB stickers on our cars on 29/03/2019 or will we have to wait until we finally leave leave? Mind, I thought that GB stickers were entirely legal, just unnecessary within the EU. (Amazing what promises have been made or implied. This was from last year -...
  7. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Except that I did a screenshot and then edited it before pasting that into my reply.
  8. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Would be a bit odd in English - Tōries - but if that is what they want... :):)
  9. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    As I asked recently, just what would happen if the tories actually split? (Could call it TOXIC - TOries eXIt Conservative party?) The French understand the Cons. She will split the party, say May’s Tory opponents Ferocious opposition to the Brexit deal could lead to a lasting split among...
  10. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Deceptive behaviour, again. Felllow of The Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) "is an educational charity which promotes an understanding of natural environments and human societies, and how they interact. Our vision is to create better stewards of our world, by informing and inspiring...
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I liked that. :) I tried to post an image of that in response to your post but something is going horribly wrong with images on this site - for me. I suspect it is the various ad-blocking and third-party blocking, etc., but images you post appear as
  12. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I suspect the Welsh might regret their vote and, as I have said before, I have added a vote for remain by moving here.
  13. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    On the basis that the government is out of control, no we are not. :(:)
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If he didn't want to be seen, why not use one of their private dining rooms?
  15. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    From the other side: ‘It doesn’t make sense’: Europe puzzled by UK Brexit meltdown Some commentators heaped praise on the PM but in the bars and cafes, ordinary citizens were just bewildered https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/nov/17/brexit-european-press-praises-heroine-may
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Yet more confirmation that the Augean stables are full of... Emails reveal Arron Banks’ links to Steve Bannon in quest for campaign cash Businessman sought Trump strategist’s help to raise funds for Leave.EU in the US...
  17. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    At least one newspaper is firmly behind a second referendum of some sort: The Observer view on Brexit – the people must have a chance to give their verdict Observer editorial The deal unveiled by Theresa May reveals how dire our options are. We need to have a say...
  18. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    A metaphor for brexit as seen by some: Good old British engineering giving German a pasting. (Sheringham today - chap rather keen to get to his golf club.)
  19. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I have much time for Michael Rosen - a fellow thyroid sufferer.
  20. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    An EU army would very likely make a conflict between, say, France and Germany almost impossible. Wasn't that one of the major foundations of the EU? To ensure that WW1 and WW2 will never be repeated.