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- 03 Feb 2016 10:00
Thought I'd start a new thread as this is going to be a major talking point this year...have not made up my mind yet...(unlike bucksfizz)....but thinking of voting for an exit as Europe is not doing Britain any good at all it seems....
iturama
- 23 Dec 2018 10:03
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That nutter is giving Bray a bad name.
cynic
- 23 Dec 2018 14:06
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no real surprise for similar splits in the labour party as in the conservatives to be shown loud and clear ...... anyone with half a brain cell knew it anyway ......
today's observer headline
corbyn faces furious labour backlash over backing brexit
leader accused of betrayal on second poll
party in danger of losing young backers
Fred1new
- 23 Dec 2018 15:22
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Manuel.
Did you read the article?
If so, read it again.
I think if you read what JC is supposed to have said carefully you may realise that the interpretation you are emphasising is slanted by your own wishful thinking.
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Personally, I would like him to come out against the BREXIT SUICIDE pact, but realise until the "negotiation" and residual "deal" is finalised to do so at the moment would immediately be jumped upon by the Betrayers of Britain, as Corbyn wishing to refuse or satisfy the "Willies of the People".
When the "final deal" is declared and shown that if accepted the result would be catastrophic for the UK, then would be his time to advocate another referendum.
Maybe wrong, maybe right.
Fred1new
- 23 Dec 2018 15:33
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From Observer "Your Letters"
Opinion Brexit
Letters: no second Brexit vote is an affront to democracy
Without another referendum, increasing numbers of voters will be disenfranchised
Sun 23 Dec 2018 06.00 GMT
Freezing democracy by preventing a further vote is undemocratic (“Chaos reigns. The only viable option left is a second vote”, Editorial). Intrinsic to democracy is regular consultation of the people.
You might argue that after an overwhelming majority vote it would be unnecessary to have any further votes on a topic for some time; however, the reverse logic equally applies.
A small majority indicates that the electorate is seriously divided and, as events and people move on, that majority opinion could easily shift. Given that the terms of the EU withdrawal agreement were unknown at the time of voting, that the Leave vote was not overwhelming, that two countries in the UK voted to remain and that the UK faces some of the most important series of decisions in its recent history, exercising further democracy can only be just.
It is quite ridiculous to suggest that calling for a vote is against democracy. Voting is what democracy is all about and it should not exclude the option to change direction completely.
Paul Young
Weybridge, Surrey
Stan
- 23 Dec 2018 16:25
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You outsiders better start criticising your own motley crew before starting on anyone else.
Martini
- 23 Dec 2018 16:39
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JC TM’s savior who would have thought it.
Fred1new
- 23 Dec 2018 16:56
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Thousands.
They noticed she needed saving from herself and the torrid party from her!
Stan
- 23 Dec 2018 17:34
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Anyway roll on the inevitable 1st informed referendum then we can all return to some form of normality... apart from those who will leaving us of course.
2517GEORGE
- 23 Dec 2018 17:57
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Ha! Ha! Another Remoan loser
2517GEORGE
- 23 Dec 2018 17:59
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Paul Young that is.
Stan
- 23 Dec 2018 18:06
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What part of the world will you be departing to then George?
As a former trade union member, or so you crack on about but we see no evidence of why did you join one in the first place?
2517GEORGE
- 23 Dec 2018 19:09
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I'll be staying put Stan, it's for the Remoaners to flee the UK, they obviously dislike it here or they wouldn't be talking the UK down at every opportunity.
If the Remoaners got behind the referendum verdict, we could have sailed through the Brexit negotiations but because they didn't it's turned into a fiasco.
I was a trade union member I would disagree that I 'crack on about it'. I joined for the same reasons as millions of others, pay, conditions etc. Whilst I could equally have received the same benefits as a non-member, morally it wasn't right.
As far as evidence is concerned I don't believe that is possible, so you only have my word.
Stan
- 23 Dec 2018 19:17
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I did say originally what TU were you a member of, so which one was it.
Dil
- 24 Dec 2018 08:48
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He should stick to singing.
It's more of an affront now to carry out the wishes of the people in the first referendum.
Dil
- 24 Dec 2018 08:50
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Merry Christmas all , enjoy your last one in the EU.
95 days to go.
Fred1new
- 24 Dec 2018 10:40
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Dil,
You may never get the Xmas present you want.
Cerise Noire Girl
- 24 Dec 2018 11:04
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I'm sure it's not the first time you've been affronted, Dilbert. What with all them sheep and all that...
:o)
Clocktower
- 24 Dec 2018 11:05
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My good wishes to all and long may the banter and goodwill continue.
Unlike you iturama I think Trump has made good progress and has at least spread a little light on the grubby workings of the State.
Stan
- 24 Dec 2018 13:27
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I'll be staying put George of course, it's for the Outsiders to flee the UK, they obviously dislike it here or they wouldn't be talking Europe down at every opportunity.
If the Outsiders got behind the 1st Informed referendum verdict which is not far away now, we will carry on with membership and also not have turned the last 2 1/2 years into a fiasco.
You were a trade union member you say. You joined for the same reasons as millions of others, pay, conditions etc.
As far as evidence is concerned you could provide it but you refuse to because...