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humptydumpty Wed 18-Sept-19 12:37:21

IMO the order of things should be

revoke article 50

start again with a cross-party group plus stakeholders e.g. representatives of big and small businesses

put negotaited deal and remain in a new, properly-crafted referendum

GrannyGravy13 Wed 18-Sept-19 12:31:53

WWMK2 all rather hypothetical until momentum decide what shall be in the LP manifesto at conference?

winterwhite Wed 18-Sept-19 11:57:44

I'm getting tired of this harping on the 'democratic rights' of the Leave voters. These have been fully respected already. They were hard and faithfully worked on by TM for over two years before it was realised by an equal if not greater number that Leaving created more problems than it solved.

lemongrove Wed 18-Sept-19 11:45:20

Stop saying ‘the next government’ when you have no idea what the next government will be!
???

Davidhs Wed 18-Sept-19 11:36:04

I think we have a long way to go before that “Norway “ deal is a runner, freedom of movement will be a big obstacle.
Unpalatable it may be but NI only backstop deal is more likely with a border at Irish Sea ports, then at least most of the U.K. will be out.

Most of you don’t realize there are already border checks at the ports Customs can and do check you for nationality, currency and contraband, so not much will change.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 18-Sept-19 11:34:22

The next government recognises the vital contribution that business makes to the health and wealth of the U.K. economy and will soon publish policies to provide the necessary environment for business to continue to thrive and grow in a post capitalist economy.

The next government has been looking at best practice in such huge businesses as Glaxo Smith Kline and John Lewis, where employees have a stake in the company in the form of share ownership. This encourages each employee to work towards the good of the company whilst at the same time sharing in the rewards of a successful company.

Thie next Government recognises the contribution every employee makes towards the wealth and success of their business.

The next government will devise a plan which will ensure that 1% of outstanding equity in very large companies, like Glaxo etc will be paid into a fund , held and managed by the employees.
Every employee will receive a dividend each year.

This is widespread and successful throughout Europe. Germany and France being examples that the next government has been studying.

varian Wed 18-Sept-19 11:26:34

Over the last week the policy of the Liberal Democrats has been debated and voted upon by party members.

The Labour Party has not yet had its conference so who has agreed this policy? Don't party members even get a say?

Whitewavemark2 Wed 18-Sept-19 10:39:56

The next government acknowledges that there was a referendum which cannot be ignored.

It will not ride roughshod over half of the voters who voted to leave because it recognises their democratic rights

Freedom of movement will not necessarily end but will be part of the negotiations, which will then be put to the public.
This government recognised the huge contribution that immigrants make to this country, both as employees and tax payers.

jura2 Wed 18-Sept-19 10:31:41

More or less the Labour party GG13.

WWmk2 - sounds great, but surely it would be much easier to just stay ?!? Corbyn does not want to continue with Free Movement, but it is an absolute red line for the EU, and they will not accept to do without. (good as far as I am concerned).

GrannyGravy13 Wed 18-Sept-19 10:11:10

Which party has the above in its manifesto?

Whitewavemark2 Wed 18-Sept-19 10:02:42

I thought it was time to outline the policies as they get put out for public consumption, of the next Government, in order that it gives us time digest their intentions.

Brexit

A new Agreement will be negotiated which will ensure the protection of business and jobs by as far as possible, causing the least disruption to our economy and drawing the biggest chance of reconciliation from the factions in the U.K.
This will of course not satisfy either the hard leavers or remainers, but these are in the minority.

The Agreement will ensure that like Norway the UK remains in close single market alignment, ensuring that our protections remain and highest standards maintained.

Northern Ireland will be protected from potential violence, by the U.K. negotiated a comprehensive Customs Union. The farming community will no longer be faced with huge disruption or bankruptcy.

Once an agreement is finalised, it is proposed that it be put to the voter, together with the option to remain.

The voter can finally decide on truth, not lies, because it will be crystal clear what the outcome of each choice will be.

The Government will remain neutral in the voters choice, but will carry out the voters instructions.