kuro68k wrote: » The British government is going to take it right to the cliff edge and hope that someone else compromises. Of course they have their excuses already lined up if no-one does, only real question is who they will blame.
mayo.mick wrote: » The tyre factory will close by mid-2020 after the French firm deemed it "unsuitable" in the current climate.https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-46109213
LeinsterDub wrote: » https://news.sky.com/story/german-manufacturer-schaeffler-to-shut-two-uk-plants-after-brexit-11546123 500 more jobs laid upon the brexit alter. And the people bowed and prayed to the brexit god they had made.
Typically, for preferential origin, around 50%+ of value has to be added to claim origin. ... the average car made in the UK purchases 44% of its components from UK suppliers. But the proportion of this actually made in the UK “is somewhere between 20% and 25%”, which is a long way from the 55–60% threshold needed to qualify for any FTA. Hawes has pointed out that “To move from where we currently are — let us say 20% to 25% originating content — to 60% will take many years. There is not necessarily the capability here in the UK.”
An Ciarraioch wrote: » Hmmm...https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-politics-46109889?__twitter_impression=true
Sam Russell wrote: » Does the WA require the EU Parliament to agree it? Have they not let it be known that they will not agree if it does not include a NI backstop?
prawnsambo wrote: » That was in relation to the UK trying to do end-runs (yet again) around Barnier. So no talking to Ministers or other bilateral type arrangements.
Leroy42 wrote: » https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1041456/Brexit-news-Richard-Tice-Macron-Calais-Dover-port-traffic-latest-UK-trade-EU-withdrawal Here is a case in point. Its simple, says this guy, to simply get a product from Australia instead of EU. Of course he says nothing about the time delays, the probable need for larger shipments to make it economical, the issues with perishable goods on long transit, insurance, banking, relationship building, stock outs and how to replenish them. As has been pointed out, if stock runs low, for whatever reason, it is fairly quick to get more stock from the EU. Need an extra 10 barrels from Australia?
charlie14 wrote: » Seemed to me it was also to prevent any muddying of the waters by the UK through the media on the "he said she said" basis as well. Looking at this the UK has managed to do both by us engaging with them directly now.
Sam Russell wrote: » There is the problem of HGV driver licenses, insurance cover, driver tacho times, etc etc. Plus of course, cargo inspections, and the delays, and the queues.
There are a limited number of ECMT permits available for UK hauliers. For 2019 there are 984 annual permits for Euro VI emission vehicles, 2,592 monthly permits for Euro VI emission vehicles, and 240 monthly permits for Euro V or VI emission vehicles ... We estimate that around four times as many operators will receive permits if an element of weighted random selection is included in the allocation process. ... Some European countries limit the number of ECMT permits that can be used there. You will be asked in your application if you are travelling to any of these countries.
FrancieBrady wrote: » Didn't hear the news this evening driving home in horrible weather. Why were SF and FF having a pop at Leo in the Dail today?
prawnsambo wrote: » At this stage, the UK muddying the waters is a daily occurrence. There are so many leaks and counter-leaks, statements and denials and press hysteria on the back of it all, that it's impossible to know what the UK is saying at any point. And we all get excited here when one of these things happens and then it's back to normal when it turns out to be another ill-fated kite flight.
An Ciarraioch wrote: » This question of a review mechanism for the backstop, but as the day has progressed, the idea of the UK unilaterally pulling out has been firmly rejected.
sink wrote: » Yeah, I thought Leo handled Mary-Lou very well.https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/mcdonald-and-varadkar-in-fiery-clash-over-brexit-review-clause-1.3688453
FrancieBrady wrote: » Enda taught him well. 'Can't answer the question asked, deflect to the north'. :rolleyes:
charlie14 wrote: » The Irish Independent had it front page as well and were pretty critical. Even going as far as having a go in its editorial comment.
Leroy42 wrote: » So Leo said there could be a review. So? Isn't there the line 'unless and until'? How do people think this will be dealt with if not a review. SF are unwise to suddenly start sticking their nose into this, it is exactly the type of division the UK are hoping for. He is saying nothing different, just making the language appear nicer.
prawnsambo wrote: » I wouldn't be holding the Indo up as some kind of bastion of resposnible journalism. By all means, factual reports are quotable, but editorial is about as useful as toilet paper. I really don't understand the issue with this 'review' process. It's smoke and mirrors for the HoC and the Tories. Designed to give the ERG bunch the warm fuzzies about the prospect of unicorns at the end of the rainbow.
Leroy42 wrote: » So Leo said there could be a review.
oscarBravo wrote: » I've received notification from two UK-based financial services companies in the last week alone - one insurance, one payment processing - that they are setting up operations in Ireland because of Brexit uncertainty. The hedging is getting real.
