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Stirlingsays Flag 18 Nov 19 1.29pm

Originally posted by steeleye20

Who honestly wants more brexit, as you say?

Hardly anybody, so revoke it.

As for 'getting it done' we are looking at 7/10 years, just to distance ourself from the EU.

Mmmm....I guess this election is going to answer you in a rather abrupt manner then.

The actual truth is those that wish to revoke article fifty are very much the minority.....As the Lib Dems vote share will make plain to you.

 


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Stirlingsays Flag 18 Nov 19 1.29pm

Originally posted by Willo

At this juncture in 2017, Conservatives were further ahead in the polls than they are now.

Edited by Willo (18 Nov 2019 1.27pm)

Johnson isn't May thankfully.

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 18 Nov 19 1.35pm

Originally posted by steeleye20

Who honestly wants more brexit, as you say?

Hardly anybody, so revoke it.

As for 'getting it done' we are looking at 7/10 years, just to distance ourself from the EU.

Only the 17.4 million and perhaps many more now.

 

steeleye20 Flag Croydon 18 Nov 19 1.40pm

Johnson is certainly getting the labour message.

6 billions of tax cuts for the rich shelved.

Must be rattled.

Still the Queen and Trump are weighing in to help soon.


 

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 18 Nov 19 1.45pm

Originally posted by steeleye20

Johnson is certainly getting the labour message.

6 billions of tax cuts for the rich shelved.

Must be rattled.

Still the Queen and Trump are weighing in to help soon.


£6 Bill would have been the cost of the reduced Corporation Tax from 19% to 17%, a tax that this Government has reduced from 28%.
The Labour message is that they would increase Corporation Tax from the current level.

 

Badger11 Flag Beckenham 18 Nov 19 2.12pm

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

I don't see the Greens adding any more to their single MP representation as their votes tend to be well spread across the country but never enough in any single constituency to win them a seat.

The exception is Brighton which is where the oddballs live and they are happy to vote in a Green MP despite the Green local council making such a mess of running Brighton and I say that in the knowledge that my own daughter is a prospective Green councillor

I'm sure she is one of the sensible and competent ones.

 


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Matov Flag 18 Nov 19 2.12pm

Originally posted by steeleye20

Who honestly wants more brexit, as you say?

Hardly anybody, so revoke it.



Well 52% v 48% was the result but let us not go over old ground.

But a Revoke stance is perhaps at least the more honest one than a farce of a second referendum which is effectively nothing more than a Reman v Remain choice.

However, if the Labour Party had a shred of decency it would simply have said the British voted to Leave and that is what we are still backing. But it did not. And hopefully will get its arse handed to it by way of the public showing their disgust with them.

 


"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - 1984 - George Orwell.

Badger11 Flag Beckenham 18 Nov 19 2.16pm

Originally posted by Willo

£6 Bill would have been the cost of the reduced Corporation Tax from 19% to 17%, a tax that this Government has reduced from 28%.
The Labour message is that they would increase Corporation Tax from the current level.

Typical BBC response to the Tories pledge not to cut taxes so they can fund the NHS.

"But many economists said the cut - which ministers were signalling would still go ahead earlier this month - would be potentially counter-productive, with a study based on HMRC data last year suggesting it could mean £6bn a year in lost government revenues."

So the Tories get criticised for promising tax cuts and now get criticised for not cutting taxes.

 


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Badger11 Flag Beckenham 18 Nov 19 2.18pm

Originally posted by steeleye20

Who honestly wants more brexit, as you say?

Hardly anybody, so revoke it.

As for 'getting it done' we are looking at 7/10 years, just to distance ourself from the EU.

I do hope you are on here on Friday 13 Dec should be some interesting conversations.

 


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Stirlingsays Flag 18 Nov 19 2.26pm

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

I don't see the Greens adding any more to their single MP representation as their votes tend to be well spread across the country but never enough in any single constituency to win them a seat.

The exception is Brighton which is where the oddballs live and they are happy to vote in a Green MP despite the Green local council making such a mess of running Brighton and I say that in the knowledge that my own daughter is a prospective Green councillor

Oh my good lord!

Must be an unusual mixture of pride and discomfort for you.

Edited by Stirlingsays (18 Nov 2019 2.26pm)

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

steeleye20 Flag Croydon 18 Nov 19 2.30pm

Originally posted by Badger11

I do hope you are on here on Friday 13 Dec should be some interesting conversations.

I wouldn't be self-congratulatory in any event.

The coming down to earth is likely to be rude and prolongued.

 

Badger11 Flag Beckenham 18 Nov 19 2.39pm

Originally posted by steeleye20

I wouldn't be self-congratulatory in any event.

The coming down to earth is likely to be rude and prolongued.

 


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Matov Flag 18 Nov 19 2.57pm

If we have a Labour majority Government on December 13th then any Labour supporters have every right to come and rub our noses in it. Who could blame them? But I think we all know it is not going to happen but in the unlikely case it does, then humble pie will be my Xmas dinner along with a hefty helping on Boxing Day as well. Because it would be an incredible political achievement.

 


"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." - 1984 - George Orwell.

Stirlingsays Flag 18 Nov 19 3.07pm

Eventually the socialists are going to get in.....but in Britain I don't see it for a good few elections....the demographics just don't support it yet.....But they are coming and if anyone doubts that just watch for the London and Birmingham results and realise that every year that percentage and voting block goes up.

However, I'm happy to say that for now we are safe from the loonies and that Steely and Corbyn are both going to get completely Johnsoned without any lube to soften the pounding.

What are the odds on Steely showing up on the 13th for his ribbing?

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Invalid user 2019 Flag 18 Nov 19 3.16pm

Preference for Prime Minister: B. Johnson: 47% (+6) J. Corbyn: 16% (-2) J. Swinson: 15% (-6) via @Survation Chgs. w/ Sep

 

DANGERCLOSE Flag London 18 Nov 19 3.18pm

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Free Broadband...
Free School Meals...
Free Childcare...
Free Maternity Pay...
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Who pays?

 

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 18 Nov 19 3.23pm

Originally posted by DANGERCLOSE

Labour’s FREEBIE list for today:-

Free Dental checks...
Free Broadband...
Free School Meals...
Free Childcare...
Free Maternity Pay...
Free Jobs Re-Training
Free Double-Glazing...
Free Solar Panels...
Free Loft-Insulation...
Free movement of E.U. scroungers...
Free heating systems...
Free T.V. Licences...
Free prescriptions...

Who pays?

I have been sent a message featuring a photo of Corbyn sitting next to Abbott with the caption "As you keep cocking up the maths, I've told them everything is going to be free"

 

Stirlingsays Flag 18 Nov 19 3.27pm

They forgot 'Free Nelson Mandela'.

 


'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

chris123 Flag hove actually 18 Nov 19 3.35pm

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

I don't see the Greens adding any more to their single MP representation as their votes tend to be well spread across the country but never enough in any single constituency to win them a seat.

The exception is Brighton which is where the oddballs live and they are happy to vote in a Green MP despite the Green local council making such a mess of running Brighton and I say that in the knowledge that my own daughter is a prospective Green councillor

I'm one of the odd balls, I have to say the house hold refuse collection system is very good. In the street large skips for recyclables and stuff for the tip - gets emptied every day.

 

Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 18 Nov 19 3.37pm

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

They forgot 'Free Nelson Mandela'.

 

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