A thank you to Brexiteers.

[philosophical]

I heard a government Brexit bastard on the radio this morning going on about the benefits of Brexit and further potential action to change old EU regulations.
He said the Northern Ireland protocol needs change, the presenter didn’t press the point, he said the EU are honouring the agreement which isn’t what they’re supposed to do.
The UK is over here, the EU is over there, and in Ireland there is a land border.
No Brexit bastard including those here who like to pretend superiority has suggested a workable solution to the land border there in the light of leaving.
There are not many degrees of separation needed to come to the conclusion that leave voters are anti Irish racists, especially as it is an age old tradition indulged by English bastards.

 

[Boris Sprinkler]

Yes. And it’s vaguely related. Our horse faced aristocracy are from the same (ball)bag.

 

[Ax^]

odd thing about the who crown mark is no law ever banned it in the UK


only thing that was required from the eu was a ce mark. now the crown mark could have also been applied but who want to spend money on secondary engraving If you don't need to


but Frreeendommm

 

[bluescreen]

odd thing about the who crown mark is no law ever banned it in the UK


only thing that was required from the eu was a ce mark. now the crown mark could have also been applied but who want to spend money on secondary engraving If you don't need to


but Frreeendommm

Neither was a blue passport banned.

 

[Smokeandsteam]

Excellent and cogent analysis from Larry Elliot as usual. He's right that the predicted apocalypse of cancelled Christmases, a collapse of exports, economic meltdown, capital flight etc etc etc have failed to materialise. He is also right that the post-Brexit future is up for grabs opening up the space for Labour to set out a vision for a proper industrial strategy, intervention in jobs and communities via a green new deal and common ownership, a radical expansion of ideas like the Preston model. The problem, of course, is the Labour Party and the paucity of its leadership.

The post-Brexit economic crisis never materialised – Labour is right to move on | Larry Elliott

The unpopular truth is that leaving the EU has not magically transformed Britain, but nor has it been calamitous, says Larry Elliott, the Guardian’s economics editor

www.theguardian.com

 

[rubbershoes]

Excellent and cogent analysis from Larry Elliot as usual. He's right that the predicted apocalypse of cancelled Christmases, a collapse of exports, economic meltdown, capital flight etc etc etc have failed to materialise. He is also right that the post-Brexit future is up for grabs opening up the space for Labour to set out a vision for a proper industrial strategy, intervention in jobs and communities via a green new deal and common ownership, a radical expansion of ideas like the Preston model. The problem, of course, is the Labour Party and the paucity of its leadership.

The post-Brexit economic crisis never materialised – Labour is right to move on | Larry Elliott

The unpopular truth is that leaving the EU has not magically transformed Britain, but nor has it been calamitous, says Larry Elliott, the Guardian’s economics editor

www.theguardian.com

Good luck with that.

 

[Artaxerxes]

Ooh he’s done a piece of writing in the daily mail today, the prime minister mr brexit, to celebrate all the brilliant stuff that’s already happened as a result of brexit. Crowns on pints being key, again.

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Cutting air duty within the uk, top move within a climate crisis innit.

Excuse to fuck around and not pay for decent trains or buses

 

[Artaxerxes]

Excellent and cogent analysis from Larry Elliot as usual. He's right that the predicted apocalypse of cancelled Christmases, a collapse of exports, economic meltdown, capital flight etc etc etc have failed to materialise. He is also right that the post-Brexit future is up for grabs opening up the space for Labour to set out a vision for a proper industrial strategy, intervention in jobs and communities via a green new deal and common ownership, a radical expansion of ideas like the Preston model. The problem, of course, is the Labour Party and the paucity of its leadership.

The post-Brexit economic crisis never materialised – Labour is right to move on | Larry Elliott

The unpopular truth is that leaving the EU has not magically transformed Britain, but nor has it been calamitous, says Larry Elliott, the Guardian’s economics editor

www.theguardian.com

That ship sank when Labour did the chicken coup and it’s not coming back

 

[Doctor Carrot]

That ship sank when Labour did the chicken coup and it’s not coming back

Precisely why lexit was and remains a busted flush. Depending on the Labour Party to reshape the post Brexit landscape in favour of workers is, to put it mildly, preposterous. Even if Corbyn had won it was only a slim chance.

I wish I could share the optimism that some feel about anything happening outside of the parliamentary system but I'm officially middle aged now and there's barely been a whiff of it so far in my lifetime.

 

[Artaxerxes]

 

[Anju]

Excellent and cogent analysis from Larry Elliot as usual. He's right that the predicted apocalypse of cancelled Christmases, a collapse of exports, economic meltdown, capital flight etc etc etc have failed to materialise. He is also right that the post-Brexit future is up for grabs opening up the space for Labour to set out a vision for a proper industrial strategy, intervention in jobs and communities via a green new deal and common ownership, a radical expansion of ideas like the Preston model. The problem, of course, is the Labour Party and the paucity of its leadership.

The post-Brexit economic crisis never materialised – Labour is right to move on | Larry Elliott

The unpopular truth is that leaving the EU has not magically transformed Britain, but nor has it been calamitous, says Larry Elliott, the Guardian’s economics editor

www.theguardian.com

So we have a space for Labour to set out a vision for an industrial strategy, though other than setting VAT rates it's not made clear what's changed post EU. I know you think freedom from EU state aid rules is a benefit but I've not seen any plans for use of state aid which couldn't have been implemented within those rules. Infrastructure projects are the only proposals I have seen and they're exempt from the rules already.

Luckily having control of VAT rates has long been known as the most effective weapon in the fight for a better world. Yay.

Meanwhile what's actually happening is this, a bill to allow easier scrapping of any bits EU law that might get in the way of the free market right wing Brexit we're getting.

Government plans to ‘cut £1bn in red tape’ with new post-Brexit legislation

No 10 announces bill to change status of EU law in legal framework but critics say leaving bloc has already led to billions in expenses

www.theguardian.com

Direction of travel, turn right for US style nightmare, remains the same. Still, at least we're not limited like Spain who've only been able to do this to try and mitigate the impact of rising energy prices.

"Spain, which along with Italy and Portugal has experienced a steep rise in energy costs, has already slashed energy taxes, scrapped a 7% tax on power generation, cut an energy tariff on consumers from 5.1% to 0.5% and reduced the sales tax on household energy from 21% to 10%."

 

[Yossarian]

Just realised that it's exactly two years since Britain left the EU and the first COVID case in the UK was confirmed on the same day - I'm surprised they never tried to create a Brexit Day holiday.

 

[The39thStep]

So we have a space for Labour to set out a vision for an industrial strategy, though other than setting VAT rates it's not made clear what's changed post EU. I know you think freedom from EU state aid rules is a benefit but I've not seen any plans for use of state aid which couldn't have been implemented within those rules. Infrastructure projects are the only proposals I have seen and they're exempt from the rules already.

Luckily having control of VAT rates has long been known as the most effective weapon in the fight for a better world. Yay.

Meanwhile what's actually happening is this, a bill to allow easier scrapping of any bits EU law that might get in the way of the free market right wing Brexit we're getting.

Government plans to ‘cut £1bn in red tape’ with new post-Brexit legislation

No 10 announces bill to change status of EU law in legal framework but critics say leaving bloc has already led to billions in expenses

www.theguardian.com

Direction of travel, turn right for US style nightmare, remains the same. Still, at least we're not limited like Spain who've only been able to do this to try and mitigate the impact of rising energy prices.

"Spain, which along with Italy and Portugal has experienced a steep rise in energy costs, has already slashed energy taxes, scrapped a 7% tax on power generation, cut an energy tariff on consumers from 5.1% to 0.5% and reduced the sales tax on household energy from 21% to 10%."

Fees and taxes on electricity (the largest company EDP is owned by the Chinese ) is around 40% of the bill in Portugal

 

[Anju]

Fees and taxes on electricity (the largest company EDP is owned by the Chinese ) is around 40% of the bill in Portugal

Was reading about Portugal and the figures I saw show 67% of household electricity bills are from taxes and tariffs.

Portugal 2021 – Analysis - IEA

Portugal 2021 - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.

www.iea.org

 

[bimble]

Just realised that it's exactly two years since Britain left the EU and the first COVID case in the UK was confirmed on the same day - I'm surprised they never tried to create a Brexit Day holiday.

There was this beautifully designed image that got posted by several conservative MPs yesterday, to mark the happy day. The fonts are great, all the aesthetic charm of a really shit happy birthday father in law card. They will put their logo on anything.

 

[existentialist]

There was this beautifully designed image that got posted by several conservative MPs yesterday, to mark the happy day. The fonts are great, all the aesthetic charm of a really shit happy birthday father in law card. They will put their logo on anything.View attachment 308267

Clunky. Like the sentiment.

 

[brogdale]

Clunky. Like the sentiment.

I suppose it says something that there is no actual organic recognition, marking or 'celebration' of such 'anniversary' dates out there in the real world; it's only in the mind of the governing party responsible for the change in our trading arrangements.

 

[existentialist]

I suppose it says something that there is no actual organic recognition, marking or 'celebration' of such 'anniversary' dates out there in the real world; it's only in the mind of the governing party responsible for the change in our trading arrangements.

And desperate for any straw they can clutch to claim a win out of something...

 

[High Voltage]

It feels a LOT longer than only two years

 

[brogdale]

It feels a LOT longer than only two years

Well, it is, isn't it?
In June it'll be 6 years since the referendum and then you have to factor in the 18 months that preceded it during which the vermin propelled the suprastate to be the only newsworthy issue.

 

[ska invita]

Excellent and cogent analysis from Larry Elliot as usual. He's right that the predicted apocalypse of cancelled Christmases, a collapse of exports, economic meltdown, capital flight etc etc etc have failed to materialise. He is also right that the post-Brexit future is up for grabs opening up the space for Labour to set out a vision for a proper industrial strategy, intervention in jobs and communities via a green new deal and common ownership, a radical expansion of ideas like the Preston model. The problem, of course, is the Labour Party and the paucity of its leadership.

The post-Brexit economic crisis never materialised – Labour is right to move on | Larry Elliott

The unpopular truth is that leaving the EU has not magically transformed Britain, but nor has it been calamitous, says Larry Elliott, the Guardian’s economics editor

www.theguardian.com

dont think we needed Brexit so as to "open up the space" for the Preston Model, but still, Larry Elliot was right in reporting and agreeing with this CBI analysis, which still stands - the deflating balloon model:

UK retail sales show Brexit effect will be more slow puncture than car crash | Larry Elliott

The CBI data should be treated with caution but alongside other evidence it is clear that if the post-referendum economy declines it will do so slowly

www.theguardian.com

...in terms of economics that was what was expected and thats what seems to be happening - anecdotally and from trade figures.

heres the latest a year in:
"The government's official forecasters, the Office of Budget Responsibility, said the latest actual data were consistent with its forecasts from five years ago that the "trade intensity" of the UK economy could fall by 15% "a decade and a half."

 

[The39thStep]

Good luck with that.

Good luck with that

 

[bimble]

this has been published, thought i'd stick it here to read and marvel at later.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1051323/benefits-of-brexit.pdf

 

[teuchter]

The choice of cover image is interesting. I wonder if there were meetings about it.

 

[Yossarian]

There was this beautifully designed image that got posted by several conservative MPs yesterday, to mark the happy day. The fonts are great, all the aesthetic charm of a really shit happy birthday father in law card. They will put their logo on anything.View attachment 308267

They're keeping the faith in Kettering.

Kettering pub celebrates Brexit with anniversary bash

Punters turned out to mark the two-year anniversary of 'Brexit Day'

www.northantstelegraph.co.uk

 

[Raheem]

They're keeping the faith in Kettering.

Kettering pub celebrates Brexit with anniversary bash

Punters turned out to mark the two-year anniversary of 'Brexit Day'

www.northantstelegraph.co.uk

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Drinking Guinness, the traitors.

 

[Badgers]

They're keeping the faith in Kettering.

Kettering pub celebrates Brexit with anniversary bash

Punters turned out to mark the two-year anniversary of 'Brexit Day'

www.northantstelegraph.co.uk

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marty21

 

[brogdale]

They're keeping the faith in Kettering.

Kettering pub celebrates Brexit with anniversary bash

Punters turned out to mark the two-year anniversary of 'Brexit Day'

www.northantstelegraph.co.uk

View attachment 308344

Reminds me of Rosindell's bash...the one that prompted a twitter question that got me blocked.

 

[spitfire]

Reminds me of Rosindell's bash...the one that prompted a twitter question that got me blocked.


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Oh that’s worth a follow.

 

[bimble]

the government's Benefits Of Brexit document i highly recommend it, genuinely cried loling reading bits of it with a friend yesterday evening.
It is full of stupidnesses of so many different kinds, a whole load of stuff that has absolutely nothing to do with leaving the EU, the use of World Beating almost as many times as the words Agile, Forward Looking, and Freedom. There's also stuff about quantum mechanics and harris tweed and how we will have the best Border in the whole world.
The thing that isnt funny though is that there is basically one theme a single idea running through the 108 pages and it is Deregulation, "Regulation only where absolutely necessary", ie getting rid of whatever stands in the way of business.