Confirmation of a no deal brexit.
He could then go with the NI-only backstop that the EU originally offered. It's supported by a majority in the North and gives NI the best of both worlds - it really is an excellent deal for them. It could have been sold that way from the start (NI already has some regulatory differences, agricultural differences etc. / best of both worlds) but the DUP became entrenched in a 'we don't want to be treated differently' mode, insisted on UK-wide backstop (which was major concession by the EU) and here we are. No DUP - no need for UK-wide backstop - NI-only backstop has a chance of getting through.So lets say he gets a majority meaning he doesn't need to DUP? What then? In what way does that benefit him? I genuinely don't understand.
He could then go with the NI-only backstop that the EU originally offered. It's supported by a majority in the North and gives NI the best of both worlds - it really is an excellent deal for them. It could have been sold that way from the start (NI already has some regulatory differences, agricultural differences etc. / best of both worlds) but the DUP became entrenched in a 'we don't want to be treated differently' mode, insisted on UK-wide backstop (which was major concession by the EU) and here we are. No DUP - no need for UK-wide backstop - NI-only backstop has a chance of getting through.
There's still a chance they'll end up with NI-only backstop as one way to avoid no deal but ditching the DUP as partners would help enormously.
I agree that seems to be his plan but I really don't understand this thinking from them.I think it's clear he's looking for no deal, but blame the EU and then stand back as the EU will inevitably put in the border infrastructure..
Wats the strategy in calling an election for BJ?
... the first reply that popped into my head would have seen me banned... then I realised that this was a UK political question.
Can someone please explain to me what the whole point of the strategy of BJ looking for an election?
News outlets keep saying it is his secret strategy. But none of them ever go on to explain for what reason.
So lets say he gets a majority meaning he doesn't need to DUP? What then? In what way does that benefit him? I genuinely don't understand.
A Brexit party coalition would certainly bring diversity to the cabinet. Anne Widdicombe in Health would have as her main mission the search for a pill to cure gayness. Claire Fox, being a supporter of the Provos would be disbarred from being NI secretary, however as Minister for Arts she would introduce free access to child porn.Great post Itchy
Farage and the Brexit Party are an interesting addition to the mix. For decades, Farage has been able to say whatever he wants because there was never a chance for him to put his money where his mouth is. If the Brexit party become a relevant party in the UK, he will have to try to implement what he spouts on about.
But this would not only be defeated as was Theresa May's third vote, it would have the DUP voting against it as well.What could pan out and this would fit with the type of person Boris is, Boris drops the DUP by backing a deal leaving the North with the backstop only.
Combined Tory/Brexit/UKIP vote 51% almost identical to the 2016 referendum result both in this constituency and nationwide. And the 1 seat majority is not as skinny as it seems. There are a number of independents who would be Tory minded especially on Brexit.Lib Dems take a seat in Wales, reducing Tory government to one seat majority.
Notably the combined Tory/Brexit Party vote was just under 50%.
Brexit party securing 10%, significant, but more a case of splitting Tory vote than a hardline move for no-deal Brexit.
Combined Tory/Brexit/UKIP vote 51% almost identical to the 2016 referendum result both in this constituency and nationwide. And the 1 seat majority is not as skinny as it seems. There are a number of independents who would be Tory minded especially on Brexit.
True, but there is also a, not-insignificant rump in the Tory party that are opposed to a no-deal Brexit. A few 'extremists' in the Tories also wanting to Remain, with speculation of defections to Lib Dems.
Its finely balanced I would say. Not an ideal scenario for demanding unilateral changes to an agreement negotiated by the British government and its counterparts in the EU.
At the moment he'd struggle to get a resolution wishing for end of world poverty through.
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