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Likely consequenses of brexit

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varian Tue 03-Jul-18 20:40:02

If brexit happens, as I fear it probably will, the consequences, both intended and unintended, are likely to damage this country to an unprecedented extent.

As it is the most important political issue of our times, I believe we should continue to discuss it on GN, but we must be prepared for a continuence of the blind unreasoning dogma we have had so far from the little band of brexitextreemists on GN who will just keep their fingers in their ears.

Even so, I think it is important to continue to seek out the truth. We owe it to our children and grandchildren.

MaizieD Tue 17-Jul-18 20:17:52

I make varian 20 million out. It's 28 million eligible voters who didn't vote Leave

varian Tue 17-Jul-18 20:14:13

I salute Anna Soubry (although I have never voted Tory).

She is more concerned about speaking the truth, speaking out for what is right, than whether she might or might not be re-elected. If only we had more MPs like her.

MaizieD Tue 17-Jul-18 20:14:10

So she doesn’t care to represent her constituents?

She's representing her constituents who voted Remain, as she is entitled to do. Also, she's considering the good of the country, which is the key duty of an MP.

Just imagine that 52% of her constituents had voted to bring back hanging. Would you castigate her for not voting for it|?

Smileless2012 Tue 17-Jul-18 20:12:07

PS and out of the 65.4 million population of the UK, the number of eligible voters is 45 million 766 thousand which is less than your 48 million varian who you claim didn't vote for Brexit.

MaizieD Tue 17-Jul-18 20:08:40

-^Those who voted remain were manipulated by lies.^

Considering all the lies speculative 'perhapses' and over exagerations that you've been promulgating on this thread I find that ironic.

2-^Most Remain voters have no idea whether their voting remain would continue to do incalculable harm to the British economy , to their job prospects and the future life chances of their children and grandchildren^

The tories were harming the UK economy by their ridiculous 'austerity' programme; nothing at all to do with the EU. The rest is just speculation on your part.

Anna Soubry's constituents are stating on Twitter that she will not be returned at the next GE. Her constituency voted leave.

In your bubble, maybe. 48% of her constituents voted Remain; maybe she's not as endangered as you'd like to think.

Smileless2012 Tue 17-Jul-18 20:07:52

The 48 million who didn't vote for Brexit varian really!!!

28% of those who could have voted didn't bother to vote.

51.89% voted for Brexit which equates to 17 million 410 thousand and 742.

48.11% voted remain which equates to 16 million 141 thousand and 241.

Where on earth did you get your constantly reiterated figure of 48 million who didn't vote for Brexit when the population of the UK is 65.64 million?

NfkDumpling Tue 17-Jul-18 20:00:22

So she doesn’t care to represent her constituents?

varian Tue 17-Jul-18 19:53:09

Anna Soubry is standing up for her principles, what she knows to be true, unlike far too many MPs, especially Labour MPs, who just want to be re-elected and do not appear to have any principles.

Joelsnan Tue 17-Jul-18 19:48:08

Iam64
Anna Soubry's constituents are stating on Twitter that she will not be returned at the next GE. Her constituency voted leave.

Iam64 Tue 17-Jul-18 19:31:09

varian - many thanks for your posts on this thread.

I'd like to say a word of support for Anna Soubry. Why is it that when a female politician speaks with passion and certainty, she's accused of being strident or having lost the plot. My view is that Anna Soubry believes what is is saying, and is courageous for doing so, especially in the tory party currently.

varian Tue 17-Jul-18 19:20:36

More than 3 million EU citizens who were living in the EU and paying taxes were not permitted to vote, yet they, almost more than any of us , were affected by this brexitshambles.

The basis of democracy is "no taxation without representation"

jura2 Tue 17-Jul-18 19:18:58

it is indeed lemon- and I was totally aware of how I used it, thanks.

The Chequers proposal cannot be agreed by the EU, that is very clear to all. So is it deliberately put together to force a no deal?

Joelsnan silly really.

Joelsnan Tue 17-Jul-18 19:15:53

varian
Let's look at it this way:

It is sensible to abide by the wishes of 17 million UK residents who voted leave in a democratically held referendum because this is what democracy is. To lose democracy would unleash anarchy. Those who voted remain or couldn't be bothered to vote should stop the childish sour grapes and pick their teddies up and place them back in their prams.

Conversely to your assertions:

1-Those who voted remain were manipulated by lies.

2-Most Remain voters have no idea whether their voting remain would continue to do incalculable harm to the British economy , to their job prospects and the future life chances of their children and grandchildren

lemongrove Tue 17-Jul-18 19:11:53

Only if you are an extreme Leaver or extreme Remainer
crystal
The Chequers Proposal is a fair way forward to get a deal.

lemongrove Tue 17-Jul-18 19:09:49

MaizieD I did use the word IF.
You have no need to clarify anything for me thanks.
Sounds as if you’re about ready for your bunker.

crystaltipps Tue 17-Jul-18 19:08:39

The “Turd Way” is a great description of the Chequers Proposal.

lemongrove Tue 17-Jul-18 19:06:16

Ah, English is such a complicated language;)

jura2 Tue 17-Jul-18 18:59:26

better than the dogged silly buggers - whoever they are meant to be ;)

MaizieD Tue 17-Jul-18 18:57:59

It won’t just be unfortunate for me MaizieD but unfortunate for you as well as every person who lives in the UK if the EU rejects a fair proposition.

They haven't been offered a 'fair proposition', lemon. They haven't actually been offered anything yet; last nights Commons hoo haa was about accepting the white paper before it went to the EU.

May has rejected everything that would have made withdrawal easier.

I'd try to clarify but I'm not wasting any more words on you.

As for being unfortunate for me?

I don't have a job to lose or a family to provide for; I can afford to stock up on food and essentials and grow my own veg; I don't need to travel abroad; I can cope with power cuts; we have our own source of fuel for heating and we neither of us depend on regular medication. I think we'll be OK for a few months...

Oh, and we don't live in a town so I think we'll be safe from the rioters when the supermarkets are empty...

Not sure about keeping chickens again, though. They could well fall victim to two legged foxes...

Welshwife Tue 17-Jul-18 18:57:09

Yes - and she is right!

lemongrove Tue 17-Jul-18 18:53:59

Varian you are nothing if not dogged in your persistence!
grin

varian Tue 17-Jul-18 18:50:18

It is not sensible to blindly follow the wishes of 17 million UK residents who voted leave and ignore the 48 million UK residents who did not vote for brexit.

Especially when two important facts have now been established.

1-Those who voted leave were manipulated by lies.

2-Most leave voters had no idea whether they were voting to do incalculable harm to the British economy , to their job prospects and the future life chances of their children and grandchildren

lemongrove Tue 17-Jul-18 18:44:53

The government has just won on the crucial vote by six votes.

lemongrove Tue 17-Jul-18 18:42:38

Both leaders say they will honour the referendum, but their own backbenchers are falling over backwards not to.

lemongrove Tue 17-Jul-18 18:40:24

Any extreme Brexiter or extreme remainer trying to wreck the Chequers deal because it doesn’t suit them personally.
It’s a sensible solution that should suit most people and has a chance of the EU accepting it.
If the government is defeated over this, I don’t think they should struggle on but have a GE.If Labour wins then Corbyn can try and sort out a deal that Parliament agrees on.Good luck with that.