Remind me again why we left the EU

[SydneyRover]

"and that concludes the case for the defence....." 

great post hound 

[Metalmicky]

The French fishermen are getting tetchy.

To add some detail...

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/french-fishermen-block-british-lorries-carrying-uk-landed-fish-2021-04-22/

[SydneyRover]

t doesn't say in the link but assume it's a licence issued by the uk with the proviso of a five year electronic record of fishing the area? anyone, selby?

[wilts rover]

Brexit disaster: Australia 'to prioritise EU deal' as UK talks boil over

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1426602/brexit-news-australia-trade-deal-eu-priority-uk-elizabeth-truss-spt

Sure I read somewhere that we hold all the cards? Has Syd been having a word just to annoy Selby?

[Herbert Anchovy]

Brexit disaster: Australia 'to prioritise EU deal' as UK talks boil over

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1426602/brexit-news-australia-trade-deal-eu-priority-uk-elizabeth-truss-spt

Sure I read somewhere that we hold all the cards? Has Syd been having a word just to annoy Selby?

Just to add a little context to this post. From what I can see, the claim that Australia will prioritise an EU trade deal was made by a former Australian trade minister 5 years ago. Meanwhile, Liz Truss tweeted today that the two countries had made a major breakthrough in trade talks and they aim to reach an agreement in principle by June. So unless I’m missing something, I can’t see a “Brexit Disaster”?

[Metalmicky]

https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1426745/liz-truss-news-australia-trade-deal-Brexit-latest-negotiations-talks-update-dan-tehan

[Bentley Bullet]

Wilts, I thought you said you didn't read the Express?

[belton rover]

Brexit disaster: Australia 'to prioritise EU deal' as UK talks boil over

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1426602/brexit-news-australia-trade-deal-eu-priority-uk-elizabeth-truss-spt

Sure I read somewhere that we hold all the cards? Has Syd been having a word just to annoy Selby?

Just to add a little context to this post. From what I can see, the claim that Australia will prioritise an EU trade deal was made by a former Australian trade minister 5 years ago. Meanwhile, Liz Truss tweeted today that the two countries had made a major breakthrough in trade talks and they aim to reach an agreement in principle by June. So unless I’m missing something, I can’t see a “Brexit Disaster”?

Perhaps we should start a ‘Brexit Benefits Thread’ to put things like this in.

[wilts rover]

Wilts, I thought you said you didn't read the Express?

Well according to Belton they are wrong, so why would anyone?

[Bentley Bullet]

Yeah but, never mind what Belton said, YOU said you didn't read the Express, but you clearly do, don't you?

[belton rover]

I didn’t say they were wrong. I couldn’t as I don’t read the Express..
I was simply replying to Herbert’s post.

[wilts rover]

Yeah but, never mind what Belton said, YOU said you didn't read the Express, but you clearly do, don't you?

Are yu saying they are right or wrong? You clearing being a regular reader?

You post something from the Guardian - we don't believe because its from a lefty rag.

You post something from the right-wing press - we don't believe it because.... well because...

[Bentley Bullet]

I'm saying you said you didn't read the Express when clearly you do. Stop squirming man and admit it.

[foxbat]

Sales of milk and cream to EU plunge 96 percent due to Brexit - according to the Independent.

Sounds like big numbers to me.

[wilts rover]

Was just about to post the same foxbat.

To date the extra bureaucracy associated with leaving the EU has cost the food and drinks industry £1.1 billion.

Lucky they need us more than we need them ehh.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-trade-deal-eu-exports-b1837528.html

[selby]

  Looking at Germany's manufacturing figures today Wilts I would say they do, Merkel especially.

[Glyn_Wigley]

  Looking at Germany's manufacturing figures today Wilts I would say they do, Merkel especially.

Why ain't they buying from us then?

[foxbat]

the view from Ireland

[selby]

  Because they are in the doo doo Glyn.

[SydneyRover]

most countries are in doo doo, Germany is experiencing growth, hope you're not looking at a single indicator in your glass ball.

[Glyn_Wigley]

  Because they are in the doo doo Glyn.

No they're not. Our manufacturing figures went south forty years ago, have we been in the doo doo since?

[BillyStubbsTears]

  Because they are in the doo doo Glyn.

It's difficult to know what is the sadder alternative Selby. That you might actually believe this. Or that you don't.

[Bentley Bullet]

i think, purely as a daft t**t, that there will be one or two countries also leaving the EU in the next few years.

[SydneyRover]

i think, purely as a daft t**t, that there will be one or two countries also leaving the EU in the next few years.

Accepted, but what has that got to do with the UK we're out, no? It sounds like you're harking back to when the UK had more influence

[Herbert Anchovy]

https://mobile.twitter.com/BBCRosAtkins/status/1386774351500955653

This is what the BBC does best, and particularly the excellent Ros Atkins. This report looks at the pre Brexit agreement promises made in relation to UK fisheries against what’s actually being delivered. Only 4 minutes long, but very interesting and thought provoking.

[Bentley Bullet]

i think, purely as a daft t**t, that there will be one or two countries also leaving the EU in the next few years.

Accepted, but what has that got to do with the UK we're out, no? It sounds like you're harking back to when the UK had more influence

The UK has probably got more influence regarding other countries leaving the EU now than when we were in it and paying a big chunk towards it.

[Glyn_Wigley]

i think, purely as a daft t**t, that there will be one or two countries also leaving the EU in the next few years.

Accepted, but what has that got to do with the UK we're out, no? It sounds like you're harking back to when the UK had more influence

The UK has probably got more influence regarding other countries leaving the EU now than when we were in it and paying a big chunk towards it.

"Come on in, the shit's lovely and warm!"

[selby]

Wow looks like things are stirring up big style in France. 

[Glyn_Wigley]

Do you actually believe anybody gives a f**k about anything you say any more? Everybody knows you're trying to poke people with a stick but you're so useless at it you don't realise you haven't even got a stick any more.

[selby]

 Language Glyn Language you are so common.