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There is nothing in JC's offer that will necessarily lead to a permanent customs union. JC wants a motion for a customs union to be added to our law, not to the withdrawal treaty. Any future government can reverse that motion and negotiate a Canada style trade deal instead. That's what I call an...

a few did make the remark that it was said by the conservatives that if Scotland leaves, Scotland can't retain UK's EU membership and will have to apply to the EU. So remainers would have to think twice before voting with the SNP. They are now confronted with the prospect of the conservatives...

What makes sense is JC's offer can get majority support from MPs. James, you can't continue to ignore the 48%, Scotland and NI.

TM has rejected JC's offer for now and Labour still keeps the possibility of a second referendum open. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2019/feb/08/second-referendum-necessary-if-no-brexit-agreement-says-john-mcdonnell-politics-live

the TSDZ2 is lighter and quieter.

the EU needs closer union to enable more direct accountability, something many Brits do not want. When the UK leaves, the EU27 may be able to evolve more quickly.

the LibDems seem to do well in by-elections since the referendum.

while voters equate democratic representation with a government that they can vote out, the EU is not a government. When it tries to reduce the democratic deficit by increasing power to the European Parliament and increasing its sphere of influence, it gets attacked by those who claim 'the EU...

I can add: 1. the credit card bill will go up at around £1 billion a year 2. one of 28 votes, without veto right does not amount to huge influence 3. send Farage, UKIP and the DUP back to Brussels. They make me cringe everytime they make a show of themselves, inside or outside the EP, like...

to a closer analysis, even no deal is only temporary, the priority is to sign up as many deals as possible and as soon as possible. At the end, the money owing on the EU credit card needs to be paid. The main difference is how long the IP (implementation period) is needed. No deal requires a...

Test ride as many bikes as you can and don't worry about the price, just concentrate on finding what you really like. you can top up the Cycle To Work voucher directly with the retailers. Basically the retailer will make two invoices, one for the £1000 to the scheme provider and the balance to you.

You mean BJ, DD, Fox, Gove and the ERG? I thought they believe in their own rhetoric. Education and background. members of the Oxford student union debating society and similar private school debating societies, they are well trained to defend any position. Find me a single mathematician or...

You should rule out the Woosh Crusa. The Woosh Petite is much better suited to your height. http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?petite Although I can replace the sprung saddle on the Crusa with a low profile one, the frame is larger than what you'd need for your 5ft1 height and the handlebars are too big...

Tusk takes part in the blame game like TM does. One good thing comes out of it though, the role of politicians like BJ, DD, Fox, Gove and the ERG gets better explained. Perhaps many brexit voters see now that they share not much with those MPs. Have you noticed that BJ, DD, Fox and Gove are...

Funds can have a liquidity component, but for the best part, get invested into companies. You can get a breakdown by reading their annual reports. JRM does the same. His firm move their funds to Dublin, they invest heavily in Russia.

that £1 trillion generates abour 2% income a year, £20 billion - more than twice the cost of SM membership fees.

if you take out the protest votes, our bunch pretty much represents the national polls: 6 remain, 4 leave, 4 abstain.

I thought the thread is less polarised than before. This is my perception of the current combatants: Brexit side, from most radical: James, Tommie, Gray198, Fingers Remain side, from most radical: OT, OG, Danidl, Oyster, Nev, Flecc Sitting on the fence from slightly pro-brexit to slightly pro...

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No, £1 trillions, 1,000 billions Pounds. Enough to pay for seventy to a hundred years of EU membership fees. and yes, it's just a start. JC is offering an easy deal to TM. Essentially, she only has to soften the language in the political declaration, JC will not oppose her Meaningful Vote...