Is Brexit actually going to happen?

[Puddy_Tat]

I know the BBC is economising, but surely they could afford to rent a smallish studio in westminster, rather than have some poor sod stood out on college green and interviewing politicians with ambulances / noisy drunks etc in the background?

 

[Pickman's model]

I know the BBC is economising, but surely they could afford to rent a smallish studio in westminster, rather than have some poor sod stood out on college green and interviewing politicians with ambulances / noisy drunks etc in the background?

Those noisy drunks are mps

 

[bemused]

I know the BBC is economising, but surely they could afford to rent a smallish studio in westminster, rather than have some poor sod stood out on college green and interviewing politicians with ambulances / noisy drunks etc in the background?

They put tents up there to protect all the gear. I like the fact random loons stand behind them as they are chatting - the guy today with the 'believe in Jesus' signs was a classic.

If I wasn't lazy and untalented I'd make a 'I can't believe it's not butter' sandwich board and go up there.

 

[brogdale]

I know the BBC is economising, but surely they could afford to rent a smallish studio in westminster, rather than have some poor sod stood out on college green and interviewing politicians with ambulances / noisy drunks etc in the background?

Couldn't disagree more; there's been some top quality hollering out there...a real highlight of the last 48 hrs news coverage. More media 'stars' and politicians should face the public...although I did notice that the Gove seems to accompanied by a couple of hefty bodyguards these days. Then again, he does have the most punchable face in modern politics. (Fair?)

 

[MickiQ]

Those noisy drunks are mps

No just drunks, making too much sense to be MP's

 

[brogdale]

Toughie from the Guardian 'live' feed....

 

[killer b]

Then again, he does have the most punchable face in modern politics. (Fair?)

it's a crowded field.

 

[brogdale]

it's a crowded field.

Yeah...but....go on then....

 

[andysays]

No need to out themselves if they ain't sure the numbers are in

Sure, there are presumably some who have done it without saying so publicly

 

[bemused]

I would have thought all these letters would have been in by now. I bet there is some top-notch arm twisting going on.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

one suggestion on telly that some MPs will want to talk to local party members over the weekend before they do anything

 

[Poi E]

Quaint idea.

 

[bemused]

one suggestion on telly that some MPs will want to talk to local party members over the weekend before they do anything

Explains why May is having a conference call with all the chairs of the association.

 

[Dr. Furface]

I know the BBC is economising, but surely they could afford to rent a smallish studio in westminster, rather than have some poor sod stood out on college green and interviewing politicians with ambulances / noisy drunks etc in the background?

They do have a studio in Westminster but College Green is just over the road from Parliament so it’s a lot easier for MPs etc to just nip over there for a quick interview, where there’s also other news media just dying to fill up some airtime with them as well. Here was the scene at lunchtime today...

 

[danny la rouge]

I would have thought all these letters would have been in by now.

Yup all 21 of them. Some way short of the 48 needed.

 

[cupid_stunt]

She's found some mug to be the new Brexit Secretary, some no-mark called Stephen Barclay.

Poor sod.

 

[danny la rouge]

She's found some mug to be the new Brexit Secretary, some no-mark called Stephen Barclay.

Poor sod.

I’ve just been looking him up. Wikipedia knows fuck all about him either.

 

[brogdale]

I’ve just been looking him up. Wikipedia knows fuck all about him either.

Is he from Sark?

 

[Puddy_Tat]

She's found some mug to be the new Brexit Secretary, some no-mark called Stephen Barclay.

and a chorus of voices says "who?"

 

[cupid_stunt]

I’ve just been looking him up. Wikipedia knows fuck all about him either.

He's on wiki - Stephen Barclay - Wikipedia

He is most notable for everyone on twitter asking who he was when made Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.

 

[Wilf]

I’ve just been looking him up. Wikipedia knows fuck all about him either.

He is most notable for everyone on twitter asking who he was when made Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.

 

[Baronage-Phase]

She's found some mug to be the new Brexit Secretary, some no-mark called Stephen Barclay.

Poor sod.

Bit of a card, I'd say...

 

[Wilf]

His appointment is probably a tribute to Stan Lee - 'NobodyhasheardofhimMan'

 

[billy_bob]

you can see all the nonsense here anyway.

it's easy enough to filter anyway, just ignore any tweet from a journalist that starts with 'I'm Hearing...' or 'Senior backbench sources say...'

Or '@bbclaurak'

 

[Dr. Furface]

It’s a nothing job now so he’s ideal for it

 

[littlebabyjesus]

It’s a nothing job now so he’s ideal for it

yeah exactly. It's all done!

 

[cupid_stunt]

You have got to wonder just how far down the list he was to be 'chosen', around 20-30 I reckon.

 

[Wilf]

'So, what do I have to do in the job?'
- go to Brussels and do what Michael Gove tells you

 

[Baronage-Phase]

He is most notable for everyone on twitter asking who he was when made Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union.

Wouldn't bank on him...

Sorry...I'll get my coat..

 

[Wilf]

Wouldn't bank on him...

Sorry...I'll get my coat..

Maybe he's been chosen entirely on rhyming grounds: Barclay's Bank... In fact he only got the job after The Rt Hon.Tommy Tank turned it down.