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troyzer · 12-03-2019 03:19PM

Zzippy wrote: »

I haven't time to read everything that's happening. Care to give us a synopsis?

mfceiling · 12-03-2019 03:23PM

troyzer wrote: »

Brexit.
Is.
****ed.

It certainly seems that way when you're queuing almost 2 hours to exchange your NI driving licence for a ROI one and there's still 30 people ahead of you in the queue. FML.

troyzer · 12-03-2019 03:24PM

Zzippy wrote: »

I haven't time to read everything that's happening. Care to give us a synopsis?

Basically she came back from Brussels with a claim of a breakthrough. The EU haven't given her anything that they hadn't already offered.

The British Attorney General claims that the "changes" aren't enough for him to issue legal advice stating that the UK has the right to unilaterally withdraw from the backstop.

So basically we're back where we started and the DUP and hard right Tories said they're going to vote it down. They will only accept a deal that lets the UK tear up the backstop.

She's going to get battered in this vote much like the one in January. So much time wasted on nothing.

Hilariously, Jacob Rees Mogg asked the Attorney General if Britain can simply withdraw anyway and screw international law.

molloyjh · 12-03-2019 03:34PM

This will end in either a no deal or a general election. I’ve no idea what would happen to Brexit in the event of the latter. I’m assuming May would need to request an extension to enable a new Government to be formed and to choose their direction. It’s such a complete mess.

bilston · 12-03-2019 05:54PM

So driving to the Ulster Leinster QF. Now Brexit may be delayed but if it isn't that will be Brexit Day 1. Therefore will I need one of these greencards to drive in RoI? Without it will I be insured?

Also I read of plans for border protests on the 30th...potential for issues getting to the match!!

bilston · 12-03-2019 05:56PM

molloyjh wrote: »

This will end in either a no deal or a general election. I’ve no idea what would happen to Brexit in the event of the latter. I’m assuming May would need to request an extension to enable a new Government to be formed and to choose their direction. It’s such a complete mess.

A general election may be what is needed to convince the EU to agree to an extension.

Tonight will be great TV...watching Sky News...never thought I'd say that

sydthebeat · 12-03-2019 06:06PM

will a general election not just mean a guaranteed no deal brexit???

The Lost Sheep · 12-03-2019 06:10PM

Good start to the week. up €40 and if last goes my way it'll be great start to the week
Anyone else got tips for the week?

bilston · 12-03-2019 06:11PM

sydthebeat wrote: »

will a general election not just mean a guaranteed no deal brexit???

Well there could be an extension to A50.

Nobody knows, we might get a clearer picture tonight.

Synode · 12-03-2019 08:54PM

bilston wrote: »

Well there could be an extension to A50.

Nobody knows, we might get a clearer picture tonight.

Looking more and more like a hard Brexit. I'd say there's little appetite for an extension in the EU, especially considering the UK has had 2 years to decide what it wants but is unable to. What would an extension achieve?

Stheno · 12-03-2019 08:56PM

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Good start to the week. up €40 and if last goes my way it'll be great start to the week
Anyone else got tips for the week?

Are you following the threads in horse racing?

The Lost Sheep · 12-03-2019 09:12PM

Stheno wrote: »

Are you following the threads in horse racing?

kind of. i watch racing quite a lot so based on that and then have some friends who're very big into the horses so take tips off them

12-03-2019 09:48PM

bilston wrote: »

So driving to the Ulster Leinster QF. Now Brexit may be delayed but if it isn't that will be Brexit Day 1. Therefore will I need one of these greencards to drive in RoI? Without it will I be insured?

Also I read of plans for border protests on the 30th...potential for issues getting to the match!!

Even now supply chain in many areas is starting to run into trouble, the nearer we get to the deadline the greater amount of supply chain is going to be held back. A director of sales I know for a fairly big fmcg told me yesterday that we're around a week away from some pretty dramatic headlines in the papers. It's not just going to go bang on the day. Insurers are already sending out notices about coverage.

Zzippy · 12-03-2019 10:13PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Even now supply chain in many areas is starting to run into trouble, the nearer we get to the deadline the greater amount of supply chain is going to be held back. A director of sales I know for a fairly big fmcg told me yesterday that we're around a week away from some pretty dramatic headlines in the papers. It's not just going to go bang on the day. Insurers are already sending out notices about coverage.

Insurers are still holding off on issuing green cards, even though customers may need them on March 30th. Apparently they usually take 4 weeks to issue.

Stheno · 12-03-2019 10:33PM

And it's a no again

12-03-2019 10:40PM

Zzippy wrote: »

Insurers are still holding off on issuing green cards, even though customers may need them on March 30th. Apparently they usually take 4 weeks to issue.

Insurers can make up the rules themselves on March 30th. French insured truck crashes in Southampton? French insurer has just decided that it's the French legal system which they want to litigate under because now there is no supervisory court. They refuse to pay unless it's litigated in France as this is beneficial to them.

This is the immediate basic reality of no-deal Brexit. A System that requires a vast amount of rules will suddenly have no rules.

Zzippy · 12-03-2019 10:43PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Insurers can make up the rules themselves on March 30th. French insured truck crashes in Southampton? French insurer has just decided that it's the French legal system which they want to litigate under because now there is no supervisory court. They refuse to pay unless it's litigated in France as this is beneficial to them.

This is the immediate basic reality of no-deal Brexit. A System that requires a vast amount of rules will suddenly have no rules.

So basically the French truck driver is considered by the UK to be driving without insurance, and his truck is impounded? Insurance companies are leaving customers in the lurch with this carry-on, they could easly issue green cards in case of a no-deal Brexit to permit their customers to continue with their business, but instead customers don't know what's going on and if they will be able to drive across the border in 17 days time.

dregin · 12-03-2019 10:48PM

bilston wrote: »

So driving to the Ulster Leinster QF. Now Brexit may be delayed but if it isn't that will be Brexit Day 1. Therefore will I need one of these greencards to drive in RoI? Without it will I be insured?

Also I read of plans for border protests on the 30th...potential for issues getting to the match!!

There's to be a grace period for Northern Irish drivers in the south, but not the other way round - https://www.rte.ie/news/2019/0307/1034888-green-cards-qa/

bilston · 13-03-2019 12:09AM

dregin wrote: »

There's to be a grace period for Northern Irish drivers in the south, but not the other way round - https://www.rte.ie/news/2019/0307/1034888-green-cards-qa/

The UK is to unveil its plans for the border tomorrow so maybe there will be mention of this.

Zzippy · 13-03-2019 12:32AM

bilston wrote: »

The UK is to unveil its plans for the border.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

thomond2006 · 13-03-2019 01:30AM

The Cleveland Browns will be fun to watch next September.

stephen_n · 13-03-2019 10:23AM

thomond2006 wrote: »

The Cleveland Browns will be fun to watch next September.

What’s that got to do with Brexit?

troyzer · 13-03-2019 10:37AM

stephen_n wrote: »

What’s that got to do with Brexit?

Absolute nothing.

It just looks like the Browns finally have their offense.

mfceiling · 13-03-2019 11:16AM

stephen_n wrote: »

What’s that got to do with Brexit?

They're based in Newry but play their home matches in Dundalk.

Buer · 13-03-2019 11:27AM

stephen_n wrote: »

What’s that got to do with Brexit?

Odell Beckham Jnr. had some extemely outspoken positions regarding the backstop and any unilateral withdrawal.

Squidgy Black · 13-03-2019 11:29AM

Odell Beckham Jr is a member of the DUP.

stephen_n · 13-03-2019 01:03PM

Buer wrote: »

Odell Beckham Jnr. had some extemely outspoken positions regarding the backstop and any unilateral withdrawal.

Is that one of David Beckham’s kids? Surprised he’d be outspoken, more soft spoken you’d think, unless he takes after Posh Spice.

Podge_irl · 13-03-2019 01:31PM

Ugh...tore my ACL skiing.

Paris marathon in 5 weeks looking a smidgen unlikely...

troyzer · 13-03-2019 01:33PM

Podge_irl wrote: »

Ugh...tore my ACL skiing.

Paris marathon in 5 weeks looking a smidgen unlikely...

I've torn my MCL before, it's horrible. I can only imagine how bad an ACL tear is.

13-03-2019 02:56PM

Can someone explain the appeal of horse racing to me

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