Brexit and the waning days of the United Kingdom

[The Larch]

Not strictly Brexit related, but Brexit Party related.

Brexit party MEPs vote against plans to tackle Russian propaganda
Resolution seeking upgrade of EU counter-disinformation unit nevertheless passes easily


Nigel Farage and the Brexit party have voted against stronger EU measures aimed at countering "highly dangerous" Russian disinformation.

The party's MEPs cast their votes against a European parliament resolution calling for an upgrade of the EU's anti-propaganda unit East StratCom, as well as support for public service media.

The text passed comfortably with the support of the largest political groups in the European parliament – the centre-right European People's party, Socialists, Liberals and Greens.

[Josquius]

So apparently things took a turn for the better yesterday. Its been reported that Johnson and Vardaker had a promising meeting. The pound made substantial gains.
I'm skeptical however. I fear Johnson merely charmed Leo.

[Tamas]

So apparently things took a turn for the better yesterday. Its been reported that Johnson and Vardaker had a promising meeting. The pound made substantial gains.
I'm skeptical however. I fear Johnson merely charmed Leo.

There was one sentence in the joint statement "pathway to deal visible" and the fact that negotiations resume today. It has sent the British press into a flurry of unlimited optimism.

It is a sad sight.

[Sheilbh]

In fairness Varadkar's press conference was more upbeat. Talking about a slip between cup and lip etc.

[Tamas]

In fairness Varadkar's press conference was more upbeat. Talking about a slip between cup and lip etc.

Yeah, it's definitely better than resignation to no deal, but the only possible step forward is if Johnson has folded to the original EU idea of the NI-only backstop.


Which would be pretty great, but then he has to push it through Parliament. The only way I see that POSSIBLY happening, is if he tied it to a second referendum of two options, his deal or remain. Otherwise, the opposition will not vote to save his ass, and in case of the LiDems to destroy their own identity they are just managing to rebuild.

Unfortunately, Corbyn has been saying that he wants an election first, than do a deal himself and then a referendum.

In other words, the deadlock will not be broken even if Johnson succumbs to reality.

[The Brain]

Does the UK know that we're already in October?

[Liep]

Watching the opening of the British parliament, it seems if they scrapped all the ceremonial bits they would save money equivalent to their EU bill. Brexit solved.

[The Larch]

Watching the opening of the British parliament, it seems if they scrapped all the ceremonial bits they would save money equivalent to their EU bill. Brexit solved.

Removing anachronistic bullshit pageantry with no real purpose from politics is completely un-British. 

[Liep]

This is hilarious.

[Agelastus]

Her Majesty sounded ill.

I fear this Christmas may be her last.

[Josquius]

Her Majesty sounded ill.

I fear this Christmas may be her last.

Wouldn't that be something, her death coinciding with the death of the UK.

[Maladict]

Her Majesty sounded ill.

I fear this Christmas may be her last.

Wouldn't that be something, her death coinciding with the death of the UK.

Frankie Boyle did a bit on a similar scenario a while ago iirc. The government keeping her alive until they needed a royal funeral to distract attention from a huge crisis.

[The Brain]

Her Majesty sounded ill.

I fear this Christmas may be her last.

Wouldn't that be something, her death coinciding with the death of the UK.

Frankie Boyle did a bit on a similar scenario a while ago iirc. The government keeping her alive until they needed a royal funeral to distract attention from a huge crisis.

Kagemusha?

[The Minsky Moment]

I don't see the problem, surely nothing bad ever happened to Britain when the monarch was named Charles?

[Habbaku]

Charles will raise his standard at Nottingham any day now, sweep this wretched Parliament aside, and assert his command of the situation.