Brexit Bill Day

The EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill 2019-20.https://t.co/Kd3h0K9NOe

This feels a long time coming.

— Mason Mills (@MrMasonMills) December 19, 2019

Binding The EU's Hands

Boris’s decision to enshrine the end of the transition period in law puts the EU in a bit of a bind.

His majority is so large that they cannot conceivably call upon useful idiots in Westminster to extend.

They can either agree a deal, or that’s it.

It’s on!

— Bruges Group 🇬🇧 (@BrugesGroup) December 16, 2019

Brexit Party Implodes

I’ve campaigned as a eurosceptic since the 1990s. Don’t let it be undermined now, just as real Brexit is within reach. Vote @Conservatives to secure Boris’s deal and to leave the EU. https://t.co/rCPBfrAfTz

— Annunziata Rees-Mogg (@zatzi) December 6, 2019

Friday The 13th

Finland's Europe Minister Tytti Tuppurainen says EU27 leaders will have a 'short meeting' about Brexit on Friday 13 - the day after the UK election - to 'discuss the next steps in light of recent developments'.

— Nick Gutteridge (@nick_gutteridge) November 26, 2019

I bet they will!

Bercow Doesn't Approve of Brexit - Who Knew?

FULL REPORT. John Bercow: “Why #Brexit is the biggest foreign policy mistake of UK of the post-war period”

My article on today's explosive @FPALondon briefing by the former Speaker of the House of Commons is now online in @Repubblicahttps://t.co/hyTLGWuHaG

— Antonello Guerrera (@antoguerrera) November 6, 2019

Juncker's View of Labour's Brexit Policy

Brexit is "a too-long story that has to be brought to an end"

Jean-Claude Juncker tells the BBC he believes the UK will leave the EU by 31 January

[Tap to expand] https://t.co/dbTUV5ELpb pic.twitter.com/Tb3YiTdgIh

— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) November 5, 2019

“Honestly spoken, I don’t think this is a realistic approach.”

Brexit Day Changed - Not With a Bang, But a Whimper!

Just published: the secondary legislation amending the definition of "exit day" in UK law: https://t.co/IvmPUt2tbM pic.twitter.com/owOjV7IyQK

— Steve Peers (@StevePeers) October 30, 2019

Boris Grudgingly Accepts EU Extension With Veiled Threat

Boris has grudgingly accepted the EU extension, but with a veiled threat:

"We will of course not seek to deliberately disrupt the EU's business..."

No More Renegotiations...Deja Vu?

The EU is really, really not going to renegotiate the WA again. Like the last time. pic.twitter.com/JVDQn2fJUO

— Dave Clark (@DaveClark_AFP) October 28, 2019

Brexit Will Go On and On and On

#BREAKING -- #EU's Tusk says that the EU27 has agreed that it will accept the UK's request for a #Brexit flextension until 31 January 2020. The decision is expected to be formalised through a written procedure.

— Yannis Koutsomitis (@YanniKouts) October 28, 2019

Will They or Won't They?

Even the most slow witted citizens of this country have finally woken up to the fact that the EU has de facto control over Parliament, welcome to reality David!

The French President has more influence over the length of our extension than the British Prime Minister.

Brexit is not taking back control, it's giving it away.

— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) October 24, 2019

Thus we are waiting for the EU to decide if they will grant us an extension and, if so, how long it will be.

Word on the street is that a decision in principle will be given today, but the length of the extension (assuming one is granted) won't be communicated until next week.

Whilst the EU makes up its mind, I offer a modest piece of advice to them. On the assumption they prefer a deal, rather than a no deal Brexit (and that is a reasonable assumption), may I point out that every time they have given us an extension of several months the idiots in Westminster have squandered that time to delay making a decision.

Thus I recommend that the EU heed Macron, and grant an extension of 2 weeks; thereby forcing Westminster to face a choice between no deal or Boris's deal.

You will be surprised at how quickly the rats in Westminster change course from jumping over the cliff edge!

Restoring Control?

Without any sense of irony whatsoever, it has come to pass that the fate of Boris's bill (pull it and call an election, or push ahead with it for a couple of weeks) rests with the EU who will ponder how long an extension to grant the UK.

- A short one, and Boris will proceed with the bill.

- A long one, and Boris will pull the bill and try to call an election.

We will not know the EU's decision until Friday (odds are they will grant a long extension to 31 January 2020).

Boris's Deal Now In Limbo

Boris managed to obtain a respectable majority of 30 for his deal last night in Parliament (allowing it to go to committee stage). However, his timetable ("The Programme") was voted down.

What does this mean?

1 The deal is now in limbo.

2 The 31 October deadline will be missed.

3 The EU now will decide if it will grant an extension and, if so, for how long.

NB: Boris says the ball is in the EU's court, whilst the EU want to hear from the government why it needs and extension and what it will do with it.

In other news, the government is considering calling a vote of no confidence in itself in order to try to force a general election to end the paralysis.

A Bridge Too Far?

Boris and co will attempt to push through the WAB in the next two days.

That is a very "bold" undertaking (notwithstanding the fact that parliament has spent around 500 hours debating Brexit).

Methinks it is a bridge too far!

Bercow Nixes Vote On Boris's Deal

"Today's motion is in substance the same as Saturday's motion and the House has decided the matter, today's circumstances are in substance the same as Saturday's circumstances" - Speaker says it would be "repetitive and disorderly" to vote on Brexit dealhttps://t.co/7nLQlraJ6y pic.twitter.com/rfdatG08pP

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) October 21, 2019

Ultra Shenanigans Alert!

After Saturday's fun and games, where the Letwin Amendment blew Boris's deal out of the water (on Saturday at any rate) and Boris sent a series of letters (one unsigned), we can expect ultra shenanigans this week.

I have to say I have absolutely no idea where this will all end up, apart from the fact that the country is being well and truly shafted by those in Parliament!

The Changed Parts

And here's where the UK has published the full text of the changed parts of the deal https://t.co/5xdiXtqaZd

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) October 18, 2019

Like It or Loath It, Move On!

As parliament gears up for "Super" Saturday and the vote on Boris's deal, the "ultras" on both sides of the discussion (leave without a deal, or remain) are doggedly refusing to budge and will do their best to scupper it.

For the rest of us it is clear that whether you want, to leave or to stay, the time has come to end this paralysis and anger and move on.

Play the hand you have been dealt with, not the one you want!

Oops!

DUP source suggests the party may not be on board with the deal: "Has the EU changed its mind since 7am? You have our statement".

— Arj Singh (@singharj) October 17, 2019

Juncker Confirms Deal

🇪🇺🤝🇬🇧 Where there is a will, there is a #deal - we have one! It’s a fair and balanced agreement for the EU and the UK and it is testament to our commitment to find solutions. I recommend that #EUCO endorses this deal. pic.twitter.com/7AfKyCZ6k9

— Jean-Claude Juncker (@JunckerEU) October 17, 2019

Boris Confirms Deal

We’ve got a great new deal that takes back control — now Parliament should get Brexit done on Saturday so we can move on to other priorities like the cost of living, the NHS, violent crime and our environment #GetBrexitDone #TakeBackControl

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 17, 2019

The Deal Is Done - DUP Onboard!

Brussels Agrees Brexit Deal - Ulster Says No!

Thusfar the DUP are not signing up to the Brexit deal...things may change as the day progresses..or not!

Barclay Spaffing With Optimism

Stephen Barclay bullish on the chances of a Brexit deal getting through Parliament by Halloween.

Tells the Brexit Select Committee: 'This is a House that can move very quickly when it wishes to do so... We are confident we can deliver that by the 31st of October.'

— Jack Maidment (@jrmaidment) October 16, 2019

Barnier Says Deal Possible

EU27 ministers were told by @MichelBarnier that a #Brexit deal is possible at this week’s summit but the U.K. and EU would have to reach an agreement by TONIGHT at the latest.

— Adam Fleming (@adamfleming) October 15, 2019

Deal Still Very Possible

#Brexit Sec @SteveBarclay has arrived in #Luxembourg for talks as EU28 following EU27 #Brexit talks this morning: “The talks are ongoing. We need to give them space to proceed, but detailed conversations are underway and a deal is still very possible” pic.twitter.com/qrzkow9DuE

— Sophia McBride (@sophiacmcbride) October 15, 2019

PM Rules Out Long Delay

A lot of Tory ministers and MPs - proper Brexiters, some of them - tell me they would be happy to see Brexit delayed a few days after 31 October to finalise technicalities, tie up loose ends. And Brussels mooting that as possibility with me. But this is what Downing St...

— Robert Peston (@Peston) October 15, 2019

A delay of a few days seems to be acceptable, and that would be perfectly reasonable.

Merkel's View of The Future

Stunning remarks about #UK by Angela Merkel in Paris to meet @EmmanuelMacron. "With the departure of Great Britain, a potential competitor will of course emerge for us. That is to say, in addition to China and the United States of America, there will be Great Britain as well" 1/

— David M. Herszenhorn (@herszenhorn) October 13, 2019

A pretty fair assessment imho.

Barnier Given Green Light To Enter The Tunnel

NEW: Michel Barnier has got green light from the EU27 for there to be tunnel negotiations

— Daniel Boffey (@DanielBoffey) October 11, 2019

The Word of Tusk

The UK has still not come forward with a workable, realistic proposal. But I have received promising signals from Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar that a deal is possible. Even the slightest chance must be used. A no deal #Brexit will never be the choice of the EU.

— Donald Tusk (@eucopresident) October 11, 2019

Tusk Flip Flops

Donald Tusk reveals he set PM Johnson private deadline of today to table a new Brexit plan and says he's received 'promising signals' from Varadkar about latest UK offer. 'There's no guarantee of success and the time is practically up but even the slightest chance must be used.'

— Nick Gutteridge (@nick_gutteridge) October 11, 2019

Tusk Blocks "Pathway"

BREXIT: EU'S TUSK SAYS UNFROTUNATELY, WE ARE STILL IN SITUATION IN WHICH UK HAS NOT COME FORWARD WITH REALISTIC AND WORKEABLE PROPOSAL - RTRS

Not quite the "pathway" reported on the Wirral ...

— Martin Baccardax (@mdbaccardax) October 11, 2019

The Dance Continues

Going to need to wait to see if Boris has indeed given major concessions. But two things we now know for certain. Ireland said they wouldn't engage in bilateral negotiations. They have. The EU said they wouldn't reopen the WA. They have.

— (((Dan Hodges))) (@DPJHodges) October 10, 2019

Jeremy Hunt's Letter To EU Foreign Ministers

My message to EU foreign ministers: pic.twitter.com/YA0KUXeH9x

— Jeremy Hunt (@Jeremy_Hunt) October 10, 2019

DUP Reject EU Concession

via GIPHY

DUP already rejecting latest offer from EU

Sammy Wilson, DUP Brexit spokesman:

'It will go nowhere. The Govt in Westminster will not accept it, we will not accept it,

'I don't think anyone who looks at it with any kind of objectivity at all will say it's an improved offer' https://t.co/hNTBsMPWEl

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) October 9, 2019

Special Sitting Saturday 19 October

Whatever happens, deal or no deal, govt will call MPs to Westminster for a special sitting on Saturday Oct 19th - could be decisive day in Parliament in aftermath of EU summit

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) October 9, 2019

Sniff of an EU Concession - Thread

NEW EU ready to make a major concession on consent by allowing a double majority in the NI assembly to leave new Irish backstop after (as yet) unspecified number of yearshttps://t.co/BtBTS1TxaR

— Bruno Waterfield (@BrunoBrussels) October 9, 2019

The Deal Just Died - Thread

1. PM spoke to Merkel at 8am this morning - No 10 source says she said there could only be a deal if Northern Ireland stays in Customs Union, if not, then deal is 'overwhelmingly unlikely'

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) October 8, 2019

10 Million Brexit Coins To Mark Brexit Day

More than 10 million Brexit 50p coins to be minted - three times more than previously thought' | via @telegraph https://t.co/kabGzaAQWL

— Christopher Hope📝 (@christopherhope) October 7, 2019

The Deal Has But a Few Days Left To Live

Number 10 source saying that if, as they expect, their Brexit offer fails in the next few days it won’t be revived. Instead, Tories will fight election on ‘no more delays, get Brexit done immediately’https://t.co/Yp92XCKPFu

— James Forsyth (@JGForsyth) October 7, 2019

The source quoted in the Spectator makes the following points very clear:

1 The government doesn't think that the EU will agree to Boris's deal.

2 The Benn Act has in effect destroyed the deal.

3 The Benn Act will not succeed in delaying the UK's departure.

3 On the assumption the deal fails, we leave on 31 October without a deal, or immediately after a general election without a deal.

The Week of Shenanigans

This week also likely to be the week where it's clear if there could be a Brexit deal before end of Oct or not - and therefore whether PM headed for a giant political and legal car crash, or not.... don't bet more than a tenner on a smooth resolution

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) October 7, 2019

The Brexit Endgame

We are now entering the final few weeks of the Brexit endgame, the result of which will be known by the end of this month. Here are the possible outcomes:

1 Brexit with a deal

2 Brexit without a deal

3 Extension

4 Brexit cancelled.

Boris The Whirlwind

Boris Johnson is believed to be planning a “whirlwind tour” of EU capitals as increasing numbers of MPs indicate they will back his plan.

Will this work?

Who knows?

One thing for sure, the Benn Bill actually makes it less likely he will succeed in persuading the EU to accept his proposals....there's "irony" for you!

Boris's Cunning Brexit Plan

Boris Johnson will reveal his cunning Brexit plan today.

In order for it to even stand a small chance of working domestically, it will have to at least look as though we have made a sensible and serious offer to the EU.

We shall see!

Checks Somewhere - But Where?

Most significant bit of Boris Johnson’s Today interview was his declaration that it is ‘just the reality’ that there are going to have to be checks somewhere on the island of Ireland https://t.co/Ohh7VIjSps

— James Forsyth (@JGForsyth) October 1, 2019

The Delusion Paradox - Thread

NEW I asked Dominic Cummings tonight if he blamed MPs for the abuse they get.
He tells me: "The MPs said we will have a referendum and we will respect the result. Then they spent three years swerving all over the shop. It is not surprising that some people are angry about it...

— Christopher Hope📝 (@christopherhope) September 26, 2019

Farage Throws His Toys Out of The Pram

As a matter of honour, @BorisJohnson must go to the House of Commons and offer his resignation. pic.twitter.com/O3rhzCQnEW

— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) September 25, 2019

Farage is furious that the Tories won't (quite correctly) form an election pact with him, as such he has in the last 24 hours called for Cummings to be sacked and for Boris to resign.

Petulance in the extreme!
 

Labour's Brexit Appeasement Policy

Message being circulated to delegates at Labour conference:
Confirms a walkout during @tom_watson speech is one option. To stop him or anyone else reopening or challenging ydays Brexit vote. pic.twitter.com/qYnS9mGrky

— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) September 24, 2019

Yesterday's show of hands (which may or may not have been in favour of a remain policy or not) was nodded through as a victory for "neutrality".

However, not everyone is convinced that the counting of the show of hands was "accurate" (primarily because they weren't counted) and that the position makes any sense.

To the rescue Tom Watson...or maybe not!

Labour Opts For Three Pronged Approach

Labour - the Party could officially adopt all THREE Brexit positions later on today, a spokeswoman confirms.

— steve hawkes (@steve_hawkes) September 23, 2019

University of Leicester Claims Leavers are Thick

The Independent claims that Britain would have likely voted to remain in the European Union were its population educated to a slightly higher level, a new study has found.

Researchers at the University of Leicester say that had just 3 per cent more of the population gone to university, the UK would probably not be leaving the EU.

The researchers looked at reasons why people voted Leave and found that whether someone had been to university or accessed other higher education was the “predominant factor” in how they voted.

I can't but help wonder if the researchers are missing the point that it is not the level of education that determined how people voted, but the personal circumstances of the voters and their perception as to how they are treated and regarded by politicians and the media.

Labour's Brexit Stance

Corbyn's Brexit Plan IF He is PM

1 Negotiate a new deal.

2 Hold a referendum on it (ie in or out of the EU on the basis of his new deal).

3 Remain neutral during the referendum - neither supporting/nor campaigning against his own deal.

Someone Has Jumped On Xavier From a Great Height

Friendly, honest, constructive talks with @BorisJohnson today. Luxembourg will remain the UK’s partner & friend, also after Brexit. We all want a deal. Some conditions need to be met: ensure the integrity of the Single Market and avoid a hard border on the isle of Ireland. pic.twitter.com/KmQaERRLVl

— Xavier Bettel (@Xavier_Bettel) September 16, 2019

Luxembourg's Cunning Stunt

He who laughs last, laughs longest!

Verhofstadt's Empire Building

My goodness... @guyverhofstadt pic.twitter.com/7FOVUrBiTT

— Lord Ashcroft (@LordAshcroft) September 15, 2019

For reasons best known to Guy Verhofstadt, he seems to think that Europe should build and empire. 

Bizarrely the Liberal Democrats think that this is a great idea!

Yup!

Charlie is pretty much our Brexit spirit animal right now...#BBCQT pic.twitter.com/4DxWu2lZd3

— Our Future, Our Choice (@OFOCBrexit) September 12, 2019

"No respect for each other, and no respect for the British people. 

Just..ff..go away!" 

Yup!

#OperationCheckmate Leaked

Farage Asks The Impossible

The Brexit Party have taken out a full wraparound advert on the front page of the Daily Express this morning offering Boris Johnson an election pact. Fair to say they are not messing about pic.twitter.com/I21nrHYbe9

— Jack Blanchard (@Jack_Blanchard_) September 11, 2019

Question For The EU

What on earth is the point of you granting the UK another extension, given that the UK Parliament has wasted the last one you granted?

No Deal Would Be Failure of Statecraft

Boris Johnson in Dublin: 'I want to find a deal. I want to get a deal. Like you <Leo> I've looked carefully at No Deal. I've assessed its consequences... of course we could do it... but be in no doubt, that outcome would be a failure of statecraft'

— Olly Barratt (@ollybarratt) September 9, 2019

Labour's Brexit Policy Explained - Spoiler Alert It's Ridiculous!

I turned on #bbcqt at this exact moment and witnessed THE funniest take down of Labour’s awful and ridiculous Brexit policy pic.twitter.com/sEdizVjM9Q

— Ellie Varley (@ellievarley13) September 5, 2019

The Meaningless Extension

Parliament is clamouring for a Brexit extension.

Do they have a plan?

No!

Do they know what they will do with the extension?

No!

Why do they want an extension?

They don't want to make a decision on Brexit, and hope to avoid it altogether!

Does Farage Really Want To Leave The EU?

Call me a cynic, but I sometimes wonder if Nigel Farage really wants to leave the EU?

Take these two points into consideration:

1 He does financially rather well out of being an MEP.

2 He gains in terms of publicity, being in the public eye and "status" by leading the Brexit Party.

Come the general election he will insist that Boris guarantees only a no deal Brexit (no agreement at all with the EU will be acceptable to Farage, even if it is an excellent agreement from the UK's perspective).

Given that Boris won't agree to those terms, Farage will field Brexit candidates; thus splitting the Tory vote, and allowing Corbyn in.

That, from the perspective of a person who claims to want to leave the EU, is illogical; unless that person wanted to maintain the status quo, and continue to be an MEP and run an anti EU party.

Just saying!

The EU Bill

1/8 The European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) Bill 2019 pic.twitter.com/16cmhdRkOp

— Hilary Benn (@hilarybennmp) September 2, 2019

Tonight's drama!

No More Pissing Around!

💥Breaking💥

🔥Boris Johnson decides at lunchtime Chequers meeting he will suspend the whip and block from standing in GE any Tory rebels this week, confirming the @JGForsyth story on Saturday.

🔥Gvt accuses them of “destroying” negotiation and puts them on notice for a purge pic.twitter.com/33unREj3P9

— Sam Coates Sky (@SamCoatesSky) September 1, 2019

Good!

Major Takes Government To Court

 

New: Sir John Major says he will seek to join @thatginamiller in court bid to block Johnson's suspension of parliament. Will be represented in court by Edward Garnier (ex minister and QC) pic.twitter.com/r5fecOutfn

— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) August 30, 2019

Get Ready!

Exclusive with @hzeffman

Michael Gove to launch £100m no deal advertising blitz *next week* with slogan 'Get Ready'

No 10 toyed with calling it 'take back control' but decided it was too partisan

Comes in the very week MPs are mounting a last ditch bid to stop no deal

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) August 29, 2019

One way or another, this septic three year boil of Brexit torpor will be lanced!

Boris Adopts Clouseau Tactics

Cabinet readout:

* Boris Johnson said there was ‘good chance’ of leaving both with & without deal

* Amber Rudd warned of likely early election and urged No 10 to tone down people vs parliament rhetoric

* Julian Smith raised concerns of impact on NIhttps://t.co/U0Zn5dHIkk

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) August 29, 2019

A good chance of leaving both with and without a deal is classic Clouseau:

"I suspect everyone, and I suspect no one"

Corbyn Forgets That He Voted Against The Withdrawal Agreement

I will do everything I can to stop a no-deal bankers’ Brexit.https://t.co/As5hSEUQP7

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) August 26, 2019

FFS!

Exclusive:

Tory Remainers led by Philip Hammond preparing to hold their own talks with Brussels in bid to reach agreement on A50 extension

Hammond said to have retained extensive contacts book of European leaders & ministers from his time as Chancellorhttps://t.co/hitvKFl8oB

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) August 23, 2019

They are not authorised to do this, they have no mandate and they are deliberately undermining Boris's efforts to sort this mess out.

This will not help the country.

Disgusting!

Wir Schaffen Das!

Merkel gave Boris some wiggle room in Berlin yesterday by giving him 30 days to find a solution to the backstop problem.

Boris has accepted the challenge, saying:

Wir schaffen das! (we can do this)

Let us see!

Die Guten Alten Zeiten - Farewell Ceremony For German Defence Minister

🇩🇪🇪🇺Allemagne: Cérémonie pour le départ à Bruxelles de la ministre de la défense allemande⚔️
Cette fidèle de la Chancelière Merkel a été désignée Présidente de la Commission européenne. En regardant cela on a un peu de mal à croire qu'elle travaillera pour tous les Européens.... pic.twitter.com/nOlYkRBh67

— Patrick Edery (@patrick_edery) August 17, 2019

German defence minister and EU president-elect Ursula von der Leyen says farewell to the Bundeswehr as she prepares to head for Brussels.

A wee piece of advice to the Germans, ditch the torchlight procession lads it's not a good look for the 21st century!

Boris Writes To Donald

Breaking: Boris Johnson begins his Breixt renegotiation with a letter to Donald Tusk. In short, the backstop must go, completely. pic.twitter.com/gCGVMlG382

— Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) August 19, 2019

The Delicate Balance Between Information and Fear

EXCLUSIVE

Boris Johnson's £100m no-deal public information campaign risks shortages of food, medicine and fuel *before* Britain has left EU, officials have warned

Times told officials said advertising blitz could encourage people to stockpile key goods

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) August 19, 2019

Patel's Delusional Policy

Exclusive:

Govt warned by Home Office officials Britain could face 'another Windrush' over attempts to end free movement of EU migrants overnight on Oct 31

Paper discussed by Brexit XO last week recommended continuing free movement until 2021

Plans were rejected by ministers

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) August 18, 2019

Until a system is in place that can distinguish between "legacy" EU citizens who reside here, and new arrivals from the EU post Brexit, ending free movement simply will not work.

It will be utter chaos.

I expect a "clarification" this week; or utter chaos on 1 November!

A Totemic Moment For Boris..But Not Necessarily For Parliament!

Exclusive:

Boris Johnson poised to trigger repeal of European Communities Act as he cements his do or die pledge to leave EU on Oct 31

Stephen Barclay to sign 'commencement order' within days enabling EU withdrawal act to come into force

Eurosceptics say it is 'totemic' moment

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) August 15, 2019

Hammond's Bitter Fruits of Failure

EXCLUSIVE

Philip Hammond says Boris Johnson risks betraying EU ref by allowing 'unelected people' intent on wrecking Brexit deal to 'pull strings'

In Times he accuses Dom Cummings of being driving force behind demands EU 'cannot, & will not, accede to'https://t.co/4MYtdiLGBm

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) August 13, 2019

Hammond is lying through his teeth, he did everything possible to obstruct May's attempts to leave with a deal!

General Election Coming

Britain Front and Centre

The UK is "first in line" for a trade deal with the US, President Trump's National Security Adviser has said. 

John Bolton said the US supported a no-deal Brexit and added that Washington would propose an accelerated series of trade deals.

According to Mr Bolton, deals could be done on a "sector-by-sector" basis, with an agreement on manufacturing being agreed first.

His comments came after meeting Prime Minister Boris Johnson at No 10.

According to Mr Bolton, a bilateral agreement or "series of agreements" could be carved out "very quickly, very straight-forwardly".

While saying that "both President Trump and I were leavers before there were leavers", he added that a trade deal for financial services and agriculture would not be the first to be agreed.

The nay sayers point out that Congress will veto any deal, if a no deal Brexit negatively impacts the Good Friday Agreement. The fact is that if there is a no deal Brexit there will be no negative impact on the GFA, because neither the UK nor Ireland will impose a hard border.

Additionally, and this is a point wilfully ignored, the "troubles" were not caused by a "hard border". Security checkpoints etc were put in place as a result of the "troubles" in order to stem the flow of arms and terrorists across the border, not to disrupt trade.

President of Port Boulogne Calais Calls Out Brexit Scaremongering

Brexit Day Really Really Is 31 October!

We are going to restore trust in our democracy and leave the EU by 31 October. pic.twitter.com/cDjnSYriBf

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 7, 2019

Reverse Brexit?

In the end Brexit will be reversed because the under 50s overwhelmingly hate it (not to mention a majority of the non-English of all generations) and reversing it will be their cause until that is accomplished. But in the meantime it can do terrible damage.

— Simon Schama (@simon_schama) August 5, 2019

A reversal of Brexit (post Brexit) is entirely possible, if the EU still exists.

However, that would take many, many years; not least because the EU won't rush to put down the welcome mat anytime soon!

BOLLOCKS!

EXC: On Sky News now: we’ve obtained a “sensitive” internal Whitehall slide which makes sober reading about the first month of a no deal brexit. It warns of
- “consumer panic”
- “law and order challenges” in NI
- security gaps
- Brits abroad return

Produced before BJ became PM pic.twitter.com/2liueLqqeE

— Sam Coates Sky (@SamCoatesSky) August 1, 2019

This worst case scenario was produced before Boris became PM, and ignores the fact that there will be contingency measures in place in both the UK and the EU to prevent this sort of shot happening.

£2.1BN No Deal Safety Net

We’ve announced £2.1bn to prepare for No Deal. Funding will accelerate preparations at the border, support business readiness and ensure the supply of critical medicines.
Read more: https://t.co/ebvR5sOi9C pic.twitter.com/ShwM5ZRsFA

— HM Treasury (@hmtreasury) July 31, 2019

Why There Won't Be a Hard Border in Ireland!

Some fun @BorderIrish crossings between Ireland and the UK. Would love to see 'technology' solve this... #brexit pic.twitter.com/qy7OpHwx3i

— Mark Sugrue (@marksugruek) July 29, 2019

An Englishman In New York Opines

can someone please stand up and start shouting (it wont be the weasel Corbyn) "YOU ARE NOT CHURCHILL, fatso, and the EU is not the Third Reich. You do not have a war cabinet because THERE IS NO WAR. How DARE you invoke the sacrifices of those fought one!

— Simon Schama (@simon_schama) July 28, 2019

Simon Sharma is perfectly entitled to hold, and state, an opinion on Brexit etc. 

However, before those who support remain rush to quote him, do not forget that he doesn't live in the UK (or even Europe for that matter) but New York!

War Cabinet Orders Brexit Blitz

Our @Telegraph splash tomorrow.

Tens of millions of pounds to be spent on marketing blitz warning Britons about how to prepare for a no deal Brexit over the next 3 months.

The spending on billboards, radio and TV will be biggest public information campaign since the end of WW2.

— Christopher Hope📝 (@christopherhope) July 28, 2019

Tusk Trolls Boris

Dear Boris, congratulations on your appointment. I look forward to meeting you to discuss - in detail - our cooperation.

— Donald Tusk (@eucopresident) July 24, 2019

Fixing Brexit Easy Peasy for Übermensch!

Winning the leadership race was the easy bit, now all that Boris has to do is sort out Brexit.

However, that is exactly why he won and is exactly what he has promised to do.

By his actions so shall he be judged!

Hunt Calls For EU Naval Force For Gulf

Someone tell him we are leaving, and need to be able to do things by ourselves!

Oh, and he won't be Foreign Secretary by the end of the week!

There's Irony For You!

Thank goodness this could never happen in the free world. https://t.co/yk1Ft444jc

— Isambard .K. Brunel (@IsimbardKBrunel) July 17, 2019

OBR Forecast Recession...But Have They Included The Effects of Government Interventions?

The OBR says under a no-deal Brexit Britain will enter a year-long recession in the fourth quarter of 2019, as revealed by Times this morning

By mid-2021 it says that GDPO will be 4 per cent lower than in March forecast, then economy will pick up

— Steven Swinford (@Steven_Swinford) July 18, 2019

Have they included the effects of government interventions?

No!

As per page 256:

"There is no discretionary fiscal policy response"

It Is a Dead Deal, It Has Ceased To Be!

Stephen Barclay, the Brexit Secretary, told Barnier five times in Brussels that May’s deal is dead. Apparently he was most annoyed.

— Alan Sked (@profsked) July 16, 2019

Congratulations To Ursula von der Leyen

Congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen, the only name on the ballot paper for winning yesterday's election to become EU President by 383 votes in favour to 327 votes against (a majority of 9).

A remarkable "victory"!

The EU's Gordian Knot

Productive meeting with @SteveBarclay last night to discuss #Brexit. I reiterated that for the @Europarl_EN, the withdrawal agreement is not up for renegotiation. I firmly conveyed the message that a no deal outcome would be deeply damaging for all Europeans. pic.twitter.com/EiOoBltlY6

— Guy Verhofstadt (@guyverhofstadt) July 10, 2019

They don't want no deal, but refuse to renegotiate the withdrawal agreement!

By tweeting this he has effectively guaranteed a no deal Brexit.

Happy Independence Day!

On this day, 243 years ago, a colony declared itself independent of an empire.

243 years on, and it doesn't seem to have done too badly for itself!

Liberal Democrats Inspired by Brexit Party

We’ve sent a clear message at the first plenary session of the European Parliament: bollocks to Brexit! #EPlenary pic.twitter.com/FnjS9sT7Sm

— Irina von Wiese MEP (@IrinavonWiese) July 2, 2019

Clearly inspired by the Brexit Party, the Liberal Democrats are also keen to make tits of themselves!

Is The EU a Country? - Discuss

MEPs from @brexitparty_uk turn their back as the EUropean anthem is played in the European Parliament. “You stand for the anthem of another country,” chides EP Pres @Antonio_Tajani pic.twitter.com/tXsYRHf7Wk

— Adam Fleming (@adamfleming) July 2, 2019

#TurdGate - BBC Appeases The French

Boris will definitely win now!

Whitehall Standstill?

New: Rebel MPs to mount dramatic new bid to block No Deal Brexit next week by cutting off Government’s money supplyhttps://t.co/BI80lH0v3Q

— Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) June 26, 2019

Will anyone notice if Whitehall grinds to a halt?

Do or Die!

Labour's Got The Wrong Leader!

I hear Labour remain-supporting MPs, coordinated by @tom_watson, will meet later today to determine their response to @jeremycorbyn’s failure to do what they thought he had promised to do, that is move to an unambiguous position of backing a referendum and remaining in EU

— Robert Peston (@Peston) June 26, 2019

THERE IS A NO DEAL TRANSITION PERIOD

However much I dislike Brexit and the lies it is founded on, the Brexiteers are correct that even in a no-deal, there will be a transition period.

— Robin Fransman (@RF_HFC) June 23, 2019

Read the thread.

Three Years and Counting...

It is now three years and one day since the UK voted to leave the EU...and here we still are!

Labour Is as Clueless as The Tories wrt Brexit

Not exclusively Leave seats but all who signed and others share concerns that a Stop Brexit referendum would drive a wedge between our bedrock support and our Party, undermining our historic role as a party of the whole nation. No to any #Brexit risks a No Deal Brexit. https://t.co/LAzWlw1NNY

— Caroline Flint (@CarolineFlintMP) June 19, 2019

Brexit Reality - No Deal or Revoke Article 50

Stewart can’t answer how he could get the May deal through Parliament. The others how they’d get no deal through Parliament. SO the two most crucial questions == no answers from any of them

— Andrew Neil (@afneil) June 18, 2019

Even with a general election, whichever party wins that (or fails to win that), the inescapable truth is that we are heading for either a no deal Brexit or a revocation of Article 50!

Labour Gives Up On Brexit

BREAKING: A special meeting of Labour’s Shadow Cabinet, which was due to take place tomorrow to discuss Brexit policy, has been cancelled because “a number of colleagues are unable to attend”.
No rush folks, not as if we’re on a deadline or anything.

— Kevin Schofield (@PolhomeEditor) June 16, 2019

Sajid To Bribe The Irish

Sajid Javid tells @BBCRadio4 that he is going to focus on the Irish to change the backstop. He will offer to pay for all “alternative arrangments”. If the Irish agree, he believes the EU will agree. (This comes days after Varadkar warned of “political miscalculations” )

— lisa o'carroll (@lisaocarroll) June 13, 2019

The Only Two Brexit Options - Revoke or No Deal

Govt has no majority. Boris will quickly be in minus territory. Likely to be at least 5 Tories (facing deselection, not standing next time) who will go "independent Conservative" to block no deal and to scupper Boris. Looks like an election on "no deal if necessary" is coming.

— Iain Martin (@iainmartin1) June 12, 2019

The Civil Service is Revolting

Mark Sedwill should be out the door and not just for briefing this, because he is a servant who thinks he is the master. pic.twitter.com/UwxMUrfaL0

— Guido Fawkes (@GuidoFawkes) June 11, 2019

The Peterborough Distraction

As those from the various parties try to pick and choose the "facts" from last night's result to suit their own political agenda, it is clear that until Brexit is sorted out (eg leave, don't leave..etc etc..) the political system that was is broken.

My advice to the "old school" politicians is that you need to sort this out one way or another!

Olly Off?

So I'm hearing that Olly Robbins is on his bike, between him and May who managed to completely balls up Brexit seems July everything will be changing for the better.

— PoliticalPics (@PoliticalPics) June 6, 2019

A Chink In The EU Armour

EU Commissioner Hints Withdrawal Agreement Could Be Changed https://t.co/zlop66il8c pic.twitter.com/m5TqGsSIVd

— Guido Fawkes (@GuidoFawkes) June 3, 2019

Shenanigans Ahead!

Oh, John, John, please don't go !

Said nobody ever. https://t.co/ZqL21conZO

— Tim Price (@timfprice) May 29, 2019

The EU Elections Results - FACTOID ALERT!

FACTOID: irrespective of your view pro or anti Brexit, the turnout was a shite 38%.

As such, be careful what you choose to read into the results and which parties you place in the pro/anti Brexit camps!

Be Careful What You Wish For..

Now that it seems May will finally go (at some date to be announced) there is doubtless much cheering and revelry amongst those who would take her throne.

However, cool your jets ladies and gents!

Whoever takes the crown still faces the same arithmetic that May has faced in the House.

Realistically these are the only two possible outcomes (with or without a general election and/or referendum):

1 No deal Brexit (the EU will not reopen the deal)

2 No Brexit

In the event of no deal Brexit, Labour will be asked why they allowed this to happen, when they could have voted for the WAB.

In the event of no Brexit, the ERG will be asked why they allowed this happen, when they could have voted for the WAB.

Mark Spencer Gets His Moment In The Spotlight - Cue The Dramatic Music

Govt whip Mark Spencer gets his 15 mins of fame today: he's the member of govt chosen to announce Business statement, I'm told. A statement that will include publication of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill that @andrealeadsom resigned over.

— Paul Waugh (@paulwaugh) May 23, 2019

Leadsom Resigns With A Brexit Blue Signature

It is with great regret and a heavy heart that I have decided to resign from the Government. pic.twitter.com/f2SOXkaqmH

— Andrea Leadsom MP (@andrealeadsom) May 22, 2019

There Will Be A Reckoning!

Labour MPs have a lot of explaining to do if the UK ends up crashing out of the EU with no deal

— Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) May 23, 2019

and Brexiteer Tory MPs have a lot of explaining to do if Brexit now doesn’t happen

— Jim Pickard (@PickardJE) May 23, 2019

Theresa May's Scorched Earth Policy

This all feels very very bad for Number 10 tonight - an MP who has been v loyal up til now texts to say 'she has to go. Now'. A senior tory says 'PM just got even with MPs who defied her' - she will leave a 'poisoned legacy' w9ith a 'scorched earth of brexit promises'

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) May 21, 2019

May has managed to make a terrible situation worse, and it is clear that aside from being delusional she is deliberately trying to make the situation untenable/unfeasible for whoever replaces her as PM.

When a leader goes mad he/she abrogates the right to loyalty and must be removed immediately, lest that person builds their funeral pyre on the lives of others!