Anyone have good news to share about the U.K.? ??

Day6: Most people are outraged that our politicians seem to be working within the Westminster bubble, and have forgotten the people who elected them

I believe this is true, but how is leaving the EU going to change this for the better? For years to come there will be so many trade negotiations to arrange between the UK and the rest of the world that the 'people' will continue to be forgotten.

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That was for Lessismore

Day6: Most people are outraged that our politicians seem to be working within the Westminster bubble, and have forgotten the people who elected them

Actually, this is totally the contrary. They are fighting Brexit- despite knowing it is damaging their career and a lot more - knowing full well that it is those who voted for and are now insisting we get Brexit, and a very hard, No Deal Brexit at that, which was NEVER EVER on the cards - will be the ones to suffer the consequences the most. THAT is the responsible and honourable thing to do, and takes massive guts, courage and honesty.

Do stockpile mint sauce though- we will run out very quickly.

Grow the mint and make your own!

If we have a run on mint sauce it might cause panic buying jura2
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Grandad sounds as if you are having a great time, we always try and watch Andre Rieu concerts on tv around Christmas time, feet up and a glass of wine to hand, soon gets you in the Christmas spirit.

I always grow mint Maw I need it for the Pimms as well as lamb. ?

And mojitos!
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Mint julep mmmm?

UK farm animal welfare is the best in Europe, and if we leave the Community we wont be able to vote to for improved animal welfare.

I am hoping that when we leave the EU we can stop shipping live animals to Europe, this is totally unacceptable in 2019.

I agree GrannyGravy. long distance animal transports are one of the cruellest effects of modern farming. European animals really need the UK's vote for their welfare and protection.

our "beloved queen" ( not in my house) is set to add hundreds of millions to her bank account ...may not be good news about the UK but its good news for her! Sales of seabed licenses are underway ..in Scottish waters ..by Westminster and good old Lizzie reaps the benefit as apparently SHE owns the seabed.Couldn't make it up could you ? How much help would all that extra cash be to people who need it?Instead our current selection of inbreds and wanna be's will get the benefits that should belong to the country .NOT being nationalist here. I'd rather it went to the whole UK than Lizzies mob!Although my preference would be it stays where it belongs in Scotland !!

I thought this was a good news group, not for someone to have a go at a pet hate. Sorry, but everything has a place, and a place for everything, especially on a Saturday morning.

Justme67It's worth being unsociable to help animals in need.

This was a thread set up by people who want to paint a particular picture of those who don't agree with them. Plots like that rarely work. It is a well-known extremists trope to suggest that, "if you don't agree with me you don't love our country". It has never been true and isn't true now.

It seems that some are prepared to don the costume and act as enforcers. I doubt that, yet awhile at least, that will work either.

......another strange post from you GGM3

Alexa I agree with you that the UK has the best animal welfare in the EU, but not that we could have improved things within the EU had we stayed, we have had years and years to do that and it hasn’t happened because they don’t want it.
Once out of the EU we can set new standards and refuse to send live animals abroad, and I hope we will do.

Lemon do you think we will refuse to send live animals abroad? CIWF says we’ve been sending increasing numbers since 2010 so it’s a choice that’s being made by us ( ie UK exporters).

GGM3 post doesn't seem at all strange.....it makes a lot of sense.

Lemongrove, whatever Urmstongran's intention in originating this thread, it's true that there needs to be a lot more patriotism a lot more appreciation of our country.

European animal welfare , and incidentally common European food standards, would have been worse if we had not been Europeans adding our considerable expertise and good reputation to that of other Europeans. Once out of Europe we won't have a vote among any assemblage of colleagues whatsoever.

Lemon do you think we will refuse to send live animals abroad?

It's all part of the strange belief that leaving the EU is going to make everyone nicer, kinder, and more demanding of animal rights, particularly animal exporters. The tories are going to change the habits of a lifetime and actually care about workers' rights, reducing inequality and supporting citizens who are unable to support themselves. They will pour billions into the deprived regions to help them to grow their economies, revitalise the fishing industry and Make Britain Great Again. Etc...

Surely you knew that, suziewoozie?

Once out of Europe we won't have a vote among any assemblage of colleagues whatsoever.

I think our Leavers see that as a plus point

UK farm animal welfare is the best in Europe

Good news. We are known as an animal loving country. We must not forget though that we also have people. I think their welfare does not always get the attention it deserves.