Brexit, for once some facts.

[Woosh]

the hard brexiters only want article 24 of the GATT rules.
The EU can easily agree to this if we give in on fish.

No-deal Brexit and WTO: Article 24 explained

This Insight will look at what General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) Article XXIV says and what this means for any future trade relationship between the UK and the EU.

commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

[oyster]

A shame this article doesn't tell us what the idiot thinks of Johnson.

Trump called May and Merkel 'losers' after their political setbacks, ex-officials say
Witnesses to Trump’s calls say he has a weakness for leaders with absolute power and contempt for allies seeking favors
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/01/donald-trump-theresa-may-angela-merkel-setbacks

 

[oldgroaner]

Comedy time in the Express
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Brexit LIVE: 'Too late!' Boris Johnson blames EU for missing crucial trade talks deadline
BORIS JOHNSON has furiously hit back the at European Union, blaming Brussels for missing a key deadline in post-Brexit trade talks as the two sides continue to trade vicious blows amid increasing fears of a no deal conclusion.

The dumbo readers lap it up

 

[oldgroaner]

Boris is looking for a get out of jail card free in the Guardian
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Ministers shifting blame to Public Health England for Covid-19 errors, say experts
Former health officials say the government is unfairly laying fault at the door of PHE

Here comes the old tried and tested
"I was only carrying out orders!

But they were not giving them
Cummings was

 

[oldgroaner]

More Data

But you have to wonder about how accurate or doctored the results are

 

[Nev]

I had not realized until today that it is possible to do pool testing for Covid in order to save time and money. This seems like it could be something that schools, colleges, universities, work places etc. could use say on a weekly basis. If any virus shows up then further tests are required on the individual samples. More details here

Is 'Pooled' Coronavirus Testing the Next Step for America?

Large-scale pooled testing of Americans could curb the spread of the new coronavirus and allow most people to return to their normal lives within several weeks, a new report suggests.

www.medicinenet.com

Seems like a good idea to me, but many of you have much more knowledge of this than I do, what are your thoughts?

 

[oyster]

I had not realized until today that it is possible to do pool testing for Covid in order to save time and money. This seems like it could be something that schools, colleges, universities, work places etc. could use say on a weekly basis. If any virus shows up then further tests are required on the individual samples. More details here

Is 'Pooled' Coronavirus Testing the Next Step for America?

Large-scale pooled testing of Americans could curb the spread of the new coronavirus and allow most people to return to their normal lives within several weeks, a new report suggests.

www.medicinenet.com

Seems like a good idea to me, but many of you have much more knowledge of this than I do, what are your thoughts?

It is potentially of huge benefit when there are insufficient tests available to permit full individual testing.

 

[Woosh]

Seems like a good idea to me

to me too, especially for schools.
Each class can be tested once a week.

 

[Nev]

I would like to think both sides will sort a decent deal in the end but I really have my doubts.

EU-UK trade talks break up early over 'serious' disagreements

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier complained of lack of respect and engagement by UK

www.theguardian.com

 

[Woosh]

“The negotiations have been comprehensive and useful. But they have also underlined the significant differences that still remain between us on a number of important issues.”
that sums it up nicely.
The EU wants to keep as much of the old relationship as possible, the brexiters are in charge on our side and want none of that. They wouldn't be any farther apart if they tried.
The only thing they have in common is to reduce WTO tariffs so that's what they'll do a deal on.

 

[flecc]

The only thing they have in common is to reduce WTO tariffs so that's what they'll do a deal on.

To leave both sides worse off, highlighting how daft this whole business is.
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[oldgroaner]

To leave both sides worse off, highighting how daft this whole business is.
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Ah, but the main objective will have been achieved: the offshore bank tax swindles protected

 

[Wicky]

Boris's dad showing the way with finding loopholes via Bulgaria

Another case of specsavers...

 

[Wicky]

to me too, especially for schools.
Each class can be tested once a week.

Samples taken from sewage

New punishment instead of lines / litter picking / detention

 

[oldgroaner]

Samples taken from sewage

New punishment instead of lines / litter picking / detention

I've seen far worse.........

 

[vfr400]

All purchased with money people don’t have and can’t afford to repay. Repo man will be knockin’ on the door very soon when the COVID & Brexit job losses kick in. And the big prize is squat all, absolutely nothing. I’ve not been able to find a single Brexiteer who can tell me what they expect to gain from Brexit.

I paid cash for mine! I've got loads of money. I'm just about to buy another house for cash to add to the five I already have. Since the Brexit vote, I seem to be getting more and more wealthy. Maybe there are a load of other guys like me.

 

[Barry Shittpeas]

I paid cash for mine! I've got loads of money. I'm just about to buy another house for cash to add to the five I already have. Since the Brexit vote, I seem to be getting more and more wealthy. Maybe there are a load of other guys like me.

Demand for houses to rent seems to have gone mental. A long term tenant of mine quit at the end of last month and I found a new tenant within a week. We did 27 viewings in one day so could be very choosy. I’ve finished up letting to a Polish woman for £80 / month more than the last tenant was paying. That’s a gain, but it doesn’t feel like a win somehow. It’s not good money, very short term cash-in now type business. I think it’s all going to collapse, but I’ve made good money over the years so it won’t cripple me. I’ll be ok.

I‘ve got some land on which I just started building prior to the Covid-19 lockdown. That’s all static now. I don’t think I’ll put any more money into that for the foreseeable future.

This is what Brexit has done, nobody wants to commit to anything, even me with my minuscule housing project, all the way up to big business. You can make a few quid taking chances, but that’s not good money.

I still don’t know what the Brexit prize is.

 

[Wicky]

Grayling levels of dodginess...

Lifestyle Company with No Employees or Trading History Handed £25 Million PPE Contract

Stephen Delahunty reports on another case of a private company with no expertise or experience providing personal protective equipment being engaged by the Government to do so

bylinetimes.com

 

[Woosh]

I still don’t know what the Brexit prize is.

the return of light touch regulations where money is everything.
As BJ said, build build build. We are going to be able to turn vacant shops into habitations, build on greenfields and farm land etc. We will be able to hire and fire whenever we like, zero hour contract will be the norm for everyone. We will be able to engage in genetic and robotic research without supervision, produce foods without licence etc.

 

[oyster]

the return of light touch regulations where money is everything.
As BJ said, build build build. We are going to be able to turn vacant shops into habitations, build on greenfield etc. We will be able to hire and fire whenever we like, zero hour contract will be the norm for everyone.

Instead of taking in each other's washing, we will be converting each other's attics. (For those who own houses!)