Ahh...so it really was the N.I. Border.. he was referring to....Hmmmm
you got a little confused. The important point is to keep NI in the UK's single market and customs territory. The slightly less important point is to protect trade between NI and the ROI.
BJ is so untrustworthy I really don't care what he has said he will, or won't do. By their deeds...
No Tommie it is 15 working days to crash out. Does Mr Dodds seem even more shrill to day?.It`s the DUP way or the Highway...... get used to it...Tic-Toc...Tic-Toc..
DUP: EU proposal 'not sensible or realistic'
The DUP’s Westminster Leader, Nigel Dodds, has savaged the European Union’s latest intervention. It is looking increasingly unlikely that Theresa May will get her unchanged deal through Parliament.
Responding to the EU’s Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, Dodds said: “Nothing new in what Barnier is offering. This is a retreat back to the proposal of an Northern Ireland only backstop previously rejected by all sides in the House of Commons.”
And in a statement Dodds was even more emphatic, insisting: “This is neither a realistic nor sensible proposal from Michel Barnier. It disrespects the constitutional and economic integrity of the United Kingdom. This is an attempt to get ahead of a possible blame game and appear positive when in reality it is going backwards to something rejected a year ago.
“As the Prime Minister has said, ‘no United Kingdom Prime Minister’ could sign up to an arrangement which annexes Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom.
“Whilst the European Union has spoken often about their value of the peace process in Northern Ireland, this proposal demonstrates that they have a one-sided approach and a lack of understanding about the divisions in Northern Ireland. Just as nationalists and republicans oppose a new north-south border, unionists oppose any new east-west border which would place a new barrier between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom.
“We need to work for a sensible deal which can work for everyone in Northern Ireland. It is possible but there must be less intransigence in Brussels.”
The EU still don’t think the UK will leave with No Deal, meaning they have little incentive to shift. When will the British government reiterate to Brussels that No Deal is still better than a bad deal?
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yes, I reckon about 400-450 would be happy to keep the UK in the CU, at least in the short term, maybe up to 10 years.
Next week could be a chance for JC to show some real leadership for once, not sure if he is up to it though. See link below, lot of sense contained in it.
Hasn't the penny dropped yet Tommie? the DUP are in no position to influence what happens , that time is long overdue , and clowning around as you are doing won't change matters.It`s the DUP way or the Highway....
DUP: EU proposal 'not sensible or realistic'
The DUP’s Westminster Leader, Nigel Dodds, has savaged the European Union’s latest intervention. It is looking increasingly unlikely that Theresa May will get her unchanged deal through Parliament.
Responding to the EU’s Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, Dodds said: “Nothing new in what Barnier is offering. This is a retreat back to the proposal of an Northern Ireland only backstop previously rejected by all sides in the House of Commons.”
And in a statement Dodds was even more emphatic, insisting: “This is neither a realistic nor sensible proposal from Michel Barnier. It disrespects the constitutional and economic integrity of the United Kingdom. This is an attempt to get ahead of a possible blame game and appear positive when in reality it is going backwards to something rejected a year ago.
“As the Prime Minister has said, ‘no United Kingdom Prime Minister’ could sign up to an arrangement which annexes Northern Ireland from the rest of the United Kingdom.
“Whilst the European Union has spoken often about their value of the peace process in Northern Ireland, this proposal demonstrates that they have a one-sided approach and a lack of understanding about the divisions in Northern Ireland. Just as nationalists and republicans oppose a new north-south border, unionists oppose any new east-west border which would place a new barrier between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom.
“We need to work for a sensible deal which can work for everyone in Northern Ireland. It is possible but there must be less intransigence in Brussels.”
The EU still don’t think the UK will leave with No Deal, meaning they have little incentive to shift. When will the British government reiterate to Brussels that No Deal is still better than a bad deal?
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would anyone want the job. There wouldn't be much time to sort it out
We don't know that with any degree of certainty.
Indeed,but that does not alter the fact that the UK Ministry accepted responsibility and then did nothing. The illegal matter of removing citizenship is still outstanding. Like I continue to say, these are what in a democratic society would be questions that would be asked if the relevant minister. I have seen ministers resign for less .
Yes I saw that. Pneumonia usually results from poor conditions causing it. But many other babies born and being reared there have no problems, while she has lost three in a row.
That would be true, but there was plenty of time to have brought that child back to a First World UK hospital, in the time between this story was first reported and yesterday. No this is a neglect story fully attributable to UK Departmental behaviour.
I can't agree, many people, including babies, die of pneumonia here despite all our facilities. Overall, pneumonia is the sixth biggest cause of death in the UK. ... deaths mainly occurring in older people and children & babies under 10 years.
