UK Politics Thread (Part 1)

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And the UK government has decided to not be part of either of them.

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Yep, we’ll have to see how close any deal is to alignment with the EEA.

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Got it! No comment.

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:rofl:

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Apparently Germany has proposed penalty shootouts as a dispute mechanism.

(I bascially stole that joke)

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According to BBC political correspondent just now on Radio 4, Westminster agog with rumours of a deal…Tory MPs dancing in the aisles.

Labour MPs with long faces knowing they will be whipped to approve it

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Never miss the opportunity to crack an old joke.

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@Lowton_Red Ooooooohhhhhhh it’s getting exciting :slight_smile:

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I don’t quite follow this. Why would Labour MPs be disappointed, when the no-deal alternative has zero support among Labour? By contrast, this might be a crunch time for the Conservatives, because whatever concessions the Government has made will likely enrage some of their support and potentially split their party. I can see some being pleased to avert no-deal, but not on partisan lines.

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What did I miss? Has the fat lady sung?

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She’s certainly agreed the correct application of the fishnets judging by 5 Live. Apparently it’s all about if Parliament is called back on Monday / Tues next week. Fingers crossed :slight_smile:

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Good thing if fisheries agreed.

Apparently, according to BBC news, some movement from both sides on on the issue of the level playing field i.e. some form of arbitration process in discussion.

Unfortunately it still remains a “narrow” deal, in that it doesn’t include financial services.

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There has been some reporting in the British media suggesting that Remain backing Labour MPs like David Lammy would find it difficult voting for a deal (so arguing labour should allow MPs to abstain if they wish).

A deal was also thought to favour Tories, because they can claim their manifesto promise has been delivered.

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Perhaps I was naively thinking that MP reactions would be mainly guided by the national interest at this point…

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Any comment from the ERG? They were after No Deal

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Yeah, not a bloody chance mate.

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Why should they start now?

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