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Theresa May Mark 2

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durhamjen Sun 02-Oct-16 23:54:25

Theresa May said today that it would be up to the government to trigger article 50, not the Lords or Commons, but that's not so according to the House of Lords Constitution Committee.
They say it's Parliament, not the government.
Going to be interesting.

durhamjen Sun 02-Oct-16 23:42:05

Hope she repeals the poor laws that her government have put in place.

Anniebach Sun 02-Oct-16 23:25:57

Sorry have the giggles, am thinking of Corbyn and Burl Ives

Anniebach Sun 02-Oct-16 23:23:21

The Original Big Daddy was horrid

It all sounds sick, they even wrote a book of poems about him

There will not be a spring election, the council elections next spring

David Steel is another who told his party to go back! to their constituencies and prepare for power !

Ana Sun 02-Oct-16 23:01:42

I quite agree! grin

Devorgilla Sun 02-Oct-16 22:59:49

Ana, I gather 'Big Daddy', according to an article in the Observer, is a term used for JC by his supporters. My initial reaction was 'pass the sick bucket'.

Ana Sun 02-Oct-16 22:43:14

Another referendum? That'll be fun...hmm

Anniebach Sun 02-Oct-16 22:34:22

Farron wants another vote when it becomes clear what was voted for

Corbyn said it must be accepted and not challenged

Caroline Lucas wants the same as as Farron

SNP are certaintly going into battle

petra Sun 02-Oct-16 22:28:23

who cares about the 28% ? They weren't concerned enough to vote, so what concerns they might have are irrelevant.

Luckygirl Sun 02-Oct-16 22:20:09

I think this is a bit speedy - there is so much preparatory work to be completed.

Welshwife Sun 02-Oct-16 22:07:59

How do we know what the 28% who did not vote whatever the reason feel about it all?

Ana Sun 02-Oct-16 21:07:11

Who's 'Big Daddy'?

thatbags Sun 02-Oct-16 21:03:11

Seems to me the 48% are alienated already, just like the 52% were before the referendum. You can't please all of the people all of the time, as somebody once said.

Things aren't as bad as were predicted (are they ever?), not by a long shot. Maybe that will continue.

Devorgilla Sun 02-Oct-16 20:48:38

Well, there we have it. She is to implement Article 50 before the end of March. Brexit means Brexit. No idea what that will actually mean but no use crying over spilt milk. The proof of the pudding etc will be in the trade deals. That will please 52% of the population and alienate 48% of the population until the small print needs to be read. No imminent General Election then until it is all signed, sealed and delivered. 'Big Daddy' will be pleased.

nigglynellie Sun 02-Oct-16 14:27:11

You're very welcome.

Anniebach Sun 02-Oct-16 14:26:01

Thank you Niggly

nigglynellie Sun 02-Oct-16 14:19:13

Changing the subject. Sorry to hear about your arthritis ab, my mother suffered from it and I know that it's both painful and debilitating. Have you tried cider vinegar and honey? I'm sure you have but just in case, apparently it is very good for the relief of this condition. Method of administering is all on Google, might be worth a try. smile

Anniebach Sun 02-Oct-16 10:05:57

No matter what goes through parliament if the government of the day has a large majority they can do as they wish

whitewave Sun 02-Oct-16 09:54:02

Every law enshrined in U.K. Law will if necessary be subject to repeal. What I am pleased about is that each repeal will have to go through parliament, which may put a stop to cavalier governments.

See Mays visit to Murdoch is beginning to pay off. Exclusive interview, soft report etc.

thatbags Sun 02-Oct-16 09:44:44

Article about that here.

whitewave Sun 02-Oct-16 07:58:30

The 1972 Act that enshrined the EU law into UK law is to be repealed. The existing EU laws will remain and get repealed as necessary in future.

That will of course very much depend I assume on the negotiated settlement with the EU.
No other EU law will now enter UK law.