The UK Politics and EU Referendum thread - merged

[TightEnd]

sure to go down well

Tony Blair calls on remain voters to mobilise against Brexit

‘We’re the insurgents now,’ says former prime minister in rallying cry to halt UK’s withdrawal from the European Union

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/oct/28/tony-blair-remain-voters-to-mobilise-against-brexit?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_b-gdnnews#link_time=1477645712

[TightEnd]

Nissan got a sweetheart deal. Under hard Brexit, everyone will want one | Simon Jenkins

its interesting, the govt have basically indemnified nissan that if the economy goes south, they are protected

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/oct/28/nissan-deal-hard-brexit-britain-trade-europe?CMP=twt_gu

[ripple11]

will the lib dem fightback start in Richmond Park?

http://ciceroelections.com/2016/10/25/will-the-lib-dem-fightback-start-in-richmond-park/

lol first paragraph

I guess it boils down to whether the electorate wants their candidate to focus more on mitigating what they perceive to be the negative impact of brexit or fighting the new runway

The official lib deb position is to oppose expansion at heathrow too which makes the lib dems evens look attractive in the betting

First poll has Zac ahead 56% to Lib dems 29%

Also poll quote  "Zac support not hugely motivated by Brexit. Heathrow + Local MP reputation more important. Means some Remainers pro Zac."

Zac into 1/2 on betting. 4/5 still on Korals

[DaveShoelace]

Very interesting implications for the 'gig' economy over here, Uber loses right to classify its drivers as self employed in London:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/oct/28/uber-uk-tribunal-self-employed-status

[TightEnd]

Vince Cable: assurances to Nissan means UK will stay in customs union

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/oct/28/vince-cable-assurances-nissan-uk-customs-union-tariff?CMP=twt_gu

[TightEnd]

in the tony blair article yesterday

a fun little exchange

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[TightEnd]

now big Pharma asks for Brexit assistance

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[TightEnd]

Nissan's post-Brexit deal could lead to 'colossal' bills for taxpayers

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/oct/30/nissans-post-brexit-deal-could-lead-to-colossal-bills-for-taxpayers?CMP=twt_gu

[TightEnd]

A weak pound is no tonic for UK's long-term economic recovery

(because of structural weaknesses)

https://www.theguardian.com/business/economics-blog/2016/oct/30/a-weak-pound-is-no-tonic-for-uks-long-term-economic-recovery?CMP=twt_gu

[Woodsey]

now big Pharma asks for Brexit assistance

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How dare they, cheeky bastards 

[TightEnd]

this one is melodramatic

Don’t stop at Nissan – we all need comfort letters now | Polly Toynbee


https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/oct/31/nissan-comfort-letter-car-brexit?CMP=twt_gu

[TightEnd]

What the fuss over Mark Carney tell us about Brexit Britain

http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2016/10/what-fuss-over-mark-carney-tell-us-about-brexit-britain

[TightEnd]

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meanwhile one focus group found no one had heard of John McDonnell (just wait til they find out his history) and whilst i know no one really follows politics like a sad nerd like me, its always a bit of a shock to see how little they follow it

[DaveShoelace]

and whilst i know no one really follows politics like a sad nerd like me, its always a bit of a shock to see how little they follow it

I think anyone who is politically engaged assumes everyone else is, especially as your social media usually shows you political posts if thats what you like. But in real life its remarkable how many people will say 'Corbyn... is he labour or conservative?'

[AndrewT]

I always used to be amazed at how little knowledge of what was going on some people had until I moved to Dublin. I'm a typical Brit abroad and watch BBC/Sky News and read the UK websites - didn't watch any Irish news or read Irish newspapers.

I was here 6 months before I found out that there was a coalition government at the time - even someone as normally clued up on things as me didn't even know which party was in power.