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Brexit transition period agreement

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whitewave Tue 20-Mar-18 19:08:42

The Tori’s see the fishing industry as expendable. They will be used as a bargaining chip in future negotiations, and will be bargained away.

Granny23 Tue 20-Mar-18 18:44:09

www.commonspace.scot/articles/12541/scottish-fishing-industry-victims-massive-sellout-tories-says-nicola-sturgeon

The Scottish Tory MPs (many of whom represent Fishing Communities' have gone to the PM today 'cap in hand' and come away with ???? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.

Elegran Mon 19-Mar-18 15:18:11

One step forward, half a step back. It is a dance, with the dancers going forwards and backwards and executing turns and twirls, sometimes close together, sometimes moving further apart. At least the music has started.

whitewave Mon 19-Mar-18 13:49:43

Oh look a unicorn?

MaizieD Mon 19-Mar-18 13:46:25

Where have they given in?

lemongrove Mon 19-Mar-18 13:39:28

Yes, Elegran I think we are.?
They give in a bit, we give in a bit, that’s how all negotiations go.

whitewave Mon 19-Mar-18 13:24:00

Well we now know that Brexit will not for at least two more years, that the uk government has capitulated on everything except Ireland which appears intractable.

There will be a lot of hot air from the Brexit loons

Elegran Mon 19-Mar-18 13:12:14

Getting somewhere at last? The UK and EU agree terms for Brexit transition period