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Brexit list - this one is different, really!

(113 Posts)
Nonnie Sat 26-Oct-19 10:26:37

Thinking about the 50p coins which have been minted and are not now being used, what else can you list that was 'definite' and how long did it last before being pulled?

I'll start with an easy one: SJ said there would definitely be a budget in November and then, less than 24 hours later, said there wouldn't.

Greta Sat 26-Oct-19 16:41:41

"We must deliver on the democratic vote to leave. We must respect the will of the people."

We have not seen the "strong and stable" government we were promised, nor have we seen democracy in action. To ignore the 48% who voted to remain can hardly be seen as democratic. Also, since when do civilized, democratic societies embrace lies, and more lies?

Whitewavemark2 Sat 26-Oct-19 17:44:24

Looking at TV cameras following his hospital visit

“There is no press here”

varian Sat 26-Oct-19 18:42:14

We will leave the EU on 31st October do or die

Interpretation-

"I can say what ever I like and lie and lie and lie.

I know I'm lying, you know I'm lying, but what are you going to do about it????

I can lie as much as I like and get away with it just like Donald Trump"

crystaltipps Sat 26-Oct-19 18:46:35

It seems there are no consequences to lying or illegality even, so BJ can get away with anything.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 08:54:40

“Millions of Turkish immigrant set to come to the UK”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 08:55:13

“I never mentioned a Turkey in the referendum campaign”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 08:56:26

“There will be lynchings and killings if there is a confirmatory referendum”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 08:58:10

“No 10 has ordered an investigation into foreign collusion by Oliver Letwin and Hilary Benn”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 08:58:45

“ yellowhammer documents were leaked by Philip Hammond”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 08:59:34

“Amber Rudd has been shown the legal advice on prorogation”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 09:00:09

“I will never prorogue Parliament”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 09:00:33

“Parliament has approved the deal”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 09:01:28

“I will pull the withdrawal document altogether if parliaments votes against my timetable”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 09:02:35

“I will maintain workers rights, consumer protection and environmental protection”

Whitewavemark2 Sun 27-Oct-19 09:05:18

Not a single statement I have listed above was true, there are loads more.

We are spoiled for choice.

Although it might seem amusing what is actually happening is that Johnson is in fact undermining democracy.

Respect and trust is st an all time lie, and Johnson is enduring it dink’s further snd further

mcem Sun 27-Oct-19 09:11:12

I have read that there may be clever selling on the Royal Mint website in the interests of damage limitation!

Bill Clinton's " I did not have sex with that woman" pales into insignificance next to BJ's sexual shenanigans and lies. People were shocked back then but so many (brexit supporters) now accept that infidelity and blatant dishonesty are the norm for BJ?

Barmeyoldbat Sun 27-Oct-19 09:15:41

There will never be a sea borer between Ireland and the mainland. I hear that Boris is on the naughty step in Parliament.

Amagran Sun 27-Oct-19 09:24:34

I love this thread, but....

Every exposure of his mendacity and manipulation, increases his lead in the opinion polls.

I do not understand it. The man is completely Teflon-coated.
Why is the public so hell-bent on having a man with his record of failure, lying and mismanagement of public money as PM? I am beyond baffled and completely despairing.

Hetty58 Sun 27-Oct-19 09:29:04

The lies, u-turns and ridiculous statements have always been there, but now the cover-ups aren't even bothered with!

Juliet27 Sun 27-Oct-19 09:34:03

New UK passports will be blue once we leave. Mine needs renewing and I keep holding on...I want a blue one!!

dragonfly46 Sun 27-Oct-19 09:37:16

That’s a really good reason for wanting to leave the EU Juliet

Bobbynet1962 Sun 27-Oct-19 09:40:42

????

LadyGracie Sun 27-Oct-19 09:54:16

I will issue all MP’s and members of the Lords with P45’s and start afresh

Jaycee5 Sun 27-Oct-19 10:09:47

Amagram I agree. It is baffling. It is, unfortunately, the power of the corporate media who want their tax affairs untouched and Leveson 2 not invoked.
It is sad as people are ignoring the fact that austerity is still happening and still killing people.

Nonnie Sun 27-Oct-19 10:17:34

Yellowhammer is only a 'worst case'. That is not what it said, it said 'base case'