The UK Politics and EU Referendum thread - merged

[DaveShoelace]

Paul Nuttall to replace Nigel Farage as new leader of Ukip, party announces

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his strategy is to go after Labour northern seats. he himself is a Liverpudlian

Has he quit and Farage is in charge again yet?

No?

What about now?

[RED-DOG]

Paul Nuttall to replace Nigel Farage as new leader of Ukip, party announces

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his strategy is to go after Labour northern seats. he himself is a Liverpudlian

Has he quit and Farage is in charge again yet?

No?

What about now?

I lolled

[Marky147]

Wondered what Eso was up to nowadays.

[DMorgan]

Paul Nuttalls of the UKIPs

[AdamM]

Stewart Lee for president

[TightEnd]

this is a fun one. meeting notes for Brexit negotiations with the dutch visible

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[TightEnd]

happy deciphering

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The notes suggest the UK is unlikely to remain within the single market, which allows the free movement of goods, services, and people. One line says “we think it’s unlikely we’ll be offered single market. Our criteria are clear – more open the better”. Another scrawled note says “What is the model? Have cake and eat it.”

In an apparent reference to the possibility of an interim trade deal with the EU, the notes appear to dismiss the possibility of an interim trade deal after the UK leaves the organisation in 2019: “Transitional – loathe to do it. Whitehall will hold onto it. We need to bring an end to the negotiations.”

The notes also state “headlines won’t change from now until March though” and carry a somewhat bizarre reference to a “very French negotiating team”.

[TightEnd]

the guardian ponders....

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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/28/end-of-ukip-rebirth-of-right-tea-party

[TightEnd]

the FT on Blair and Brexit

[TightEnd]

and in the same article, victory for remainers in the A50 case was counter-productive

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[TightEnd]

more on the UKIP. not many going to agree with this but an interesting read

Labour’s heartlands will turn to Ukip, and we will not fail them | Douglas Carswell

"Paul Nuttall’s election as leader allows us to take advantage of the breakdown of the coalition between working-class voters and the liberal elite "

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/28/ukip-labour-paul-nuttall-douglas-carswell?CMP=twt_gu

[Woodsey]

the guardian ponders....

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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/28/end-of-ukip-rebirth-of-right-tea-party

What if?

No if about it, UKIP are going to scoop up a chunk of labour voters whilst they are in the wilderness.

[TightEnd]

Tories slump to 16-pt lead. ICM/Guardian:

Con 44% +2
Lab 28% ±0
Ukip: 12% +1
Lib Dems 7% -2
Green 4% +1

[TightEnd]

Tory lead over Lab in different groups.

Those aged 65+: 42pts;
social class AB: 20pts;
English: 17pts;
women: 16pts;
men: 11pts;
Scots: 11pt

commentary: Labour is heading for electoral wipeout - even without a Ukip resurgence http://specc.ie/2gfIBmD

[TightEnd]

an interesting Brexit commentary on possible shape of deal

There is a good Brexit deal Britain could strike - but I'm not sure it's one the public would accept:

https://www.facebook.com/stephenkbush/posts/562282920637107