More Brexit Talks - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Yahoo! News: Reports " Brexit talks scheduled just in time for key EU October summit "

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The JOY or not of endless Brexit talks, this is the EU taking it down to the line, the French have been very clear they want to carry on having fishing rights in UK waters after Brexit and they have stated they will block any deal that does not have that.  Of course the paymasters of the EU, Germany might have to place pressure on them to accept a deal, they might get some money back from the Euro bailout for EU countries after COVID - 19.  The UK has been CLEAR, UK fish for UK fishermen, so the UK can not move on that also the EU should not be able to block UK government support for business after Brexit and COVID - 19.  It will be interesting to see who blinks first, let's hope the UK PM finds his inner Churchill or Thatcher. 

COVID - 19, 2nd Wave ? - COVID -19 Update 1 - Health/Economy

Sky News: Reports " Lockdown easing postponed and masks to be mandatory in most public indoor settings...The PM says police will enforce stricter face-covering laws - and halts plans to reopen bowling alleys and allow small weddings.  "

Lets Get Real:

This blog is confirming its call for a 2nd national lockdowm, whatever the financial cost, its better to close down everything for three months and come out with a vaccine, than the present course of closing down large areas of the UK, it is a confused message, and people being people who have got some of their freedom back will not want to go back in to lockdown.   If the whole Country closed  then everyone would be in the same boat.  Also the economy could be placed in suspension, and the effects of Brexit would not be that great when you have to deal with the results of COVID - 19. CLOSE NOW AND GET REAL.

Lord Botham of Brexit - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " Former England cricket captain Sir Ian Botham is to join the House of Lords, the government has confirmed.  "

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Lord Botham Brexit has a ring to it, of course Lord Botham is a firm Brexit supporter and does great charity work.  The blog does not understand why the PM has placed Ken Clarke and Philip Hammond on the peerage list, they are firm Remain supporters, is No 10 trying to show that the BREXIT WAR is over and the Country must move on, the question is will the former Chancellors follow the Conservative whip or will they just be as stubborn in the Lords as they were in the House of Commons about Brexit.  At least the Conservatives have more on their side, the House of Lords had become Remain CENTRAL for those opposed to Brexit.   At least the former Speaker, John Bercow was not given an peerage, he broke the norms of the House of Commons in his attempts to block BREXIT, he used very OLD precedents in attempt to BLOCK BREXIT, he lowered the standing of the Speaker for his personal agenda. 

COVID - 19, 2nd Wave ? - COVID - 19, Update 1 - Health/Economy

Sky News: Reports " UK sees highest daily total of COVID-19 cases for more than a month....A total of 846 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Thursday, the highest total since 28 June (901 cases).  "

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Let's recall that it was the 2nd wave of the Spanish Flu in 1918 that was more deadly than the first wave, so the UK Government is right to be concerned about another wave.  This blog has argued for a 2nd national lockdown for the whole of the UK, if lives are the main matter, then we have to take the economic hit, and it will be a massive economic hit, like nothing we have ever seen before, well no one alive.  The UK should lockdown for three months, in that period we should get a vaccine and then we can get the Country going, otherwise we could lose thousands more lives.  It will not be an easy decision by the PM.  The Country is coming out of the 1st wave, pubs indoors are just going to open in  Wales and what about the food voucher by the Chancellor, the economic hit could be BIG for a 2nd lockdown. 

What is TRUMP's Game Plan for 2020 - US Presidential Election November 2020

BBC News: Reports " Donald Trump suggests delay to 2020 US presidential election  "

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The game plan for POTUS is easy to understand, he has worked out that he is going to lose, and wants to undermine a Biden victory.  Trump knows that he can not change the election date, the Democrats in Congress will never go for it, thus he is going to use the Russian investigation that the Democrats used to cripple his Administration against them, he hopes to have a Republican Congress do pointless investigations and then run against Biden in 2024.   It has been predicted that the US economy will not return to normal in till 2024, thus allow Trump to build another base for another run.  The idea of a delay of the above will drive the Democrats nuts, as the article notes the Democrats on Hill have been highly critical of the idea, this what Trump does best, he should never have been President, he was not planning to win in 2016, he just wanted a spring board to start his own TV Station, winning was the last thing that Trump wanted.  Thus Trump knows NOW, that he will join the ranks of Hoover, Carter, and Bush 41 as Presidents who only served one term.

Its ALL about the FISH!! - Brexit Update 3 - Transitional Phase

Daily Express: Reports " Brexit horror show: Barnier warns UK deal talks could collapse on October 31  "

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The Germans will have to pressure France if they follow through with their threat to veto a trade deal between the UK and the EU over FISH.  Paris it seems does not understand that they are UK FISH in UK WATERS, thus our fish, not France's or anyone else.   The Germans might have to give financial support to French fishermen who will be barred from UK WATERS.  That will go down well with the German taxpayer - NOT.  They are already promised billions to help the EU with COVID - 19.  The UK PM has to be firm with the EU over this, our fish are a national symbol, it shows we are a sovereign nation again.  The French better smell the coffee or they will suffer in economic terms. 

Project Fear from Europe - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Guardian: Reports " UK negotiators have only engaged with issues 'in last week or two', says EU..Exclusive: No 10 had ‘change of attitude’ after pressure from business, says commissioner  "

Lets Get Real:

This could be the EU showing nerves, that it will not get a deal and French fisherman will be banned from UK waters.   In essence the EU is trying to blackmail the UK Government to give more when the UK Government has been very CLEAR, the future of UK fish will be decided by the UK Government and support for economic sectors will be down to the British Government not Brussels.  It can be argued that the UK should go for a NO DEAL BREXIT, that is what the UK voter wants, it has sent this message twice, time for the PM to deliver on this message.   The red wall Labour seats that fell to the Conservatives was down to the message of getting BREXIT DONE. 

Project Fear Again about Brexit ? - Brexit Update 1 - Economy/Health

Guardian: Reports " Brexit will deliver double shock to UK economy, study finds....Exclusive: LSE report says even sectors unscathed from coronavirus crisis will be severely affected  "

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This is the REMAINER Guardian pushing Project Fear again, during the vote in 2016 the Government and the then Chancellor tried project fear, the economy would go over a cliff, well that cliff came with COVID - 19, the UK will face the worse recession since the start of the 18th Century.   Thus one has to ask how worse can it be if the UK goes for a CLEAN BREAK, combine this with a 2nd wave of the COVID - 19 Europe and the UK face either doing a deal to save some of the economy or the EU will allow its agenda to be pushed beyond its limits over the French and FISH.   This blog is calling for a CLEAN BREAK, allow the UK to become a sovereign nation again. 

2nd Wave of COVID - 19 - COVID - 19 Update - Health/Economy

BBC News: Reports " Boris Johnson has warned there are signs of a "second wave" of coronavirus in Europe, as he defended a 14-day quarantine on travellers from Spain."

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The question is simple, what matters most the economy or health of the general population.  If it is the HEALTH of the people then the UK Government should consider closing down the entire of the UK, that also means Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.   On the other hand if the economic cost is to much for a total lockdown then the Government should consider more extreme local lockdowns, preventing people from leaving areas as done in Europe.   Also enforce the use of masks, even if they are annoying to wear if you have glasses.   This blog would support a three month lockdown of the entire UK, just to finish off the virus, the economic costs will be heavy, it will be like war time, but it might be the only answer. 

IF a UK/EU Deal, what are we giving away? - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

Mail on Sunday: Reports " Britain 'will win 60 per cent of its objectives in an EU trade deal', negotiator David Frost tells Tory MPs amid fears of deadlock  "

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This blog has concerns, what is the 60% we are winning and as the article notes, what is the 40% we are giving away to the EU.  The Mail has gone from a BREXIT paper under its previous Editor to a pro Remain paper.   Any new DEAL, has to keep UK FISH a UK matter, the same goes for support for companies, that might hinder the EU.  One hopes that Conservative MPs wont buckle and pass a deal that is the UK leaving the EU in name only.  Boris Johnson won a great victory in 2019 by promising to get Brexit done, well this is his time.   Of course the UK Government has to deal with COVID - 19, but that can not be used as a way to keep the UK linked to the EU, faint hear never won a victory, this is the time to go for a WIN.  The UK a sovereign nation again. 

Russia OPENS front in SPACE - New Cold War 11 - Russian Bear/Security Threat

Guardian: Reports " Britain and US accuse Russia of launching 'weapon' in space...Injection of projectile from satellite into orbit ‘threatens the peaceful use of space’  "

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You can not trust the Russians, they broke the INF Treaty on numerous instances and tried under the Clinton Administration to get the Treaty mothballed.   Then when President Trump revoked the Treaty they were highly critical.   The Russian Bear is always two faced when it comes to the West.   One hand they do a deal with Adolf Hitler and then expect thanks for resisting him when he invaded in 1941.   In 1980s Reagan supported SDI, a space based defence for the US, it was never funded correctly after Reagan left office, the left did not want to upset the Russians, well Russians have gotten the same idea as the great Ronald Reagan, move the theatre of War in to space and hobble the West from Space.    The US Congress should fund a new SDI scheme, one that will place the US ahead of the Russians, of course with an election coming up the Democrats will not support the scheme, the Trump Oval if it had any credibility would suggest the policy, but Trump is seen as being in bed with Putin.  Let's hope the US does not regret this lack of action in Space. 

Is a DEAL in sight? Part 3 - Brexit Update 3 - Transitional Phase

Guido Fawkes: Reviews the recent UK/EU talks and notes the following, " It’s easy to skim over all the progress that has been made. Guido’s not sure the EU would want to throw all of that away over access to fish…"

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It is interesting that both Sky News ( Pro Remain Home ) and Guido ( more on the Brexit Side ) agree that it is interesting to read between the lines, this blog would not be quick to dismiss the importance of fish to the EU, the French have fished in British waters for years, and so do other EU Countries, there hair will be on fire if the EU has give up one of their most important demands, these leaders will not want to be seen as having folded to the British over fish.   Thus sometimes it is what it is on the box, that the UK might be heading for a NO DEAL BREXIT on December 31st, that would follow the demands of the UK voter, we want out, and we have voted twice for that, how many times does LONDON need to hear that. 

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UK/EU Talks Part 2 - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Sky News: Reports " Brexit: UK must 'face possibility' of no deal on future relationship with EU by end of transition...Chief negotiator David Frost says the UK must "continue preparing for all possible scenarios" for the end of the transition.  "

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It is interesting that the analysis by Sky sees some brights lights, that the two main problems are fish and Government support for business sectors.  In this analysis, fish more a political problem, it is symbolic that the UK will control its fish in its waters ( one can argue that is a big problem if you are Brexit supporter ) the other is on Government support for business.  If you're an independent nation you decide on how you spend Government money not the EU.  It seems that the ECJ has been removed as a problem, but then who judges if there are disagreements between the EU and the UK, the UK Courts would be  a good idea, as long as they behave themselves.  If you take the sides at their word, then it looks like the UK will have a NO DEAL Brexit, at last freedom from the EU, that is what the British voter voted for in 2016 and 2019.   At some point PM Boris will have to pull the plug and keep our fish. Thus more talks, does the EU ever grow up!!

UK/EU Talks - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " The UK and EU have said they still remain some way off reaching a post-Brexit trade agreement, following the latest negotiations in London.  "

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The UK/EU talks are like a death of a thousand cuts, no progress so far, and neither side have moved, the one light seems that the EU has seen that the ECJ will not be part of the deal.   On fisheries ( UK Fish in UK Waters ) the UK Government is not moving, also on a level playing field, that is how much money a Government can use to support companies.   There will be further talks in August and September, let's hope that the EU does not do its usual practice and wait for December 31st, that would be FAR TO LATE.  This blog is urging the UK Government to cut bait and pull stumps, just say its over and business has to get ready for December 31st.   If there are problems after the deadline then we can have talks with the EU, these endless talks are going nowhere, it must drive the diplomats to distraction or a drink.   It does that for this blog!!.

At the end of the ROAD with the EU - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

The Sun: Reports " SEE EU LATER 

Britain ‘close to abandoning Brexit trade deal’ with Boris deadline just days away "

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The talks with the EU are going nowhere, it is about time we as the UK cut bait, a fishing term!! The EU likes to play in till the last minute, well the UK does not have the time for that, if the EU will not DEAL we should pull stumps and get read for a NO DEAL BREXIT.   The fish in British waters are BRITISH FISH, the future of these fish will be decided in London, if the EU can not make its mind up then the London should force the issue.   The EU has shown that it does not want to play fair, well then the UK should just walk way, we can sell out fish to others who want them, and at  a good price.  The British people can not wait to be free of the chains of the EU. 

MI5 and the Russian Bear - Brexit Update 1 - Putin and Russia

Sky News: Reports " It criticised the "illogical" approach by MI5 not to fully investigate how much Moscow tried to influence the Brexit referendum because of an "extreme caution" of being seen to interfere in "democratic processes".  "

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The hard remainers at Sky jumped on this, already you can see them calling for an investigation to see if there needs to be an investigation.  If the Government did not ask MI5 to investigate and MI5 did not see the need to  look it could be that the Russian Bear kept his paws out out of the process, if you set up an investigation, that costs money, it would have to justify its existence by finding something, anything, that what the remainers want, they want to reverse BREXIT, they want to reverse Democracy.  In between the pandemic, China and the constant threat from Russia, the UK has enough on its hands, does not have time for another political problem.   The Remainers will never accept that we have left the EU. 

U - Turn by Trump on COVID - 19 - COVID - 19 Update - Health/Economy

BBC News: Reports " Trump predicts pandemic will 'get worse before it gets better' "

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Has POTUS finally smelled the coffee, that the fat lady is singing that he will be a one term President, or that he has seen his polls go down the toilet.   At least for the last couple of months of his Presidency he can act with some dignity and save American lives by stressing the importance that Americans wear a mask and refrain from going to bars or gigs.   One cannot see how Trump will come back, he is in Jimmy Carter territory when it comes to the polls, also any vaccine will come to late to save Trump in election terms, thus we face a President Biden ( either is bad, but at least Biden understands the need for some dignity )  The next issue for Biden is who will be his VP, it should not be a harsh left winger, that would give Trump a chance, but then only Democrats can blow a win, look at HRC in 2016.

COVID - 19 Update 1 - Health/Economy

Sky News: Reports " No spike in cases since lockdown restrictions eased - but there's a warning for autumn...The UK's national statistician says if people stay "super careful" there could be a "flatline" in cases, but calls for vigilance.  "

Lets Get Real:

At last some good news, with the easing of lockdown we see that there has been no spike in infections from COVID - 19.  Of course with the good news there is the warning that when we move to Christmas and winter we could face a two fold problem, those that catch the flue and those that might get COVID - 19 from celebrations due to Christmas.   Thus like WW2, the slogan should be " Be Happy but Careful, mouths without masks could lead to COVID - 19"   The main point is to protect the NHS and allow it do its great service to the UK.   One can say with some justification that 2020 was a bad year and well written off.

The EU without the UK - Brexit Update 1 - Transition Period

BBC News: Reports " EU leaders first met on Friday in Brussels to discuss the bloc's €1 trillion seven-year budget and the planned stimulus package to help countries recover the pandemic.  "

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At least the UK is out of the EU NOW, and will not have to pay to bailout EU States.   The EU will come to regret it did not do a better deal with PM Cameron when they had the chance.  It has to be asked will the rich nations like Germany carry on funding the poor States due to COVID - 19 and bad economic management of these Countries.  The EU should do a DEAL with the UK for a good trade deal, otherwise they will have to deal with the BAD economic results.   The newspapers over the weekend had two schools of thought, the Sun stated a deal had been done nearly by 80%, while the Times reported that the PM was accepting that there would be NO DEAL.  This week will be interesting.

Is Trump TOAST ? - US Presidential Election 2020

Guardian: Reports " Trump replaces campaign manager Brad Parscale in major shake-up...Parscale, under pressure after disappointing Tulsa rally, demoted to senior adviser as Trump lags in the polls  "

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It can be postulated that President Trump will be a one term President, he will join the ranks of Hoover, Carter and Bush 41.  If you followed POTUS by his tweets and self centred news conferences you would go around the bend fast.   The President cannot help himself, he places a foot in mouth every time he speaks, Creepy Joe might not be all there either but at least he knows when to STOP TALKING.   The reaction of POTUS to COVID - 19 has a been a political and moral disaster for Trump, he bashes the experts and takes a drug that he says helps prevent getting COVID - 19, this has been rejected by the science community.  The economy is a disaster, before COVID - 19 the stock market was high and it could be argued that Trump had a chance, this time he does not.  Thus over the pond, here in the UK it will be interesting to see who Biden nominates has his VP, also his Defence and State Departments choices.   Creepy Joe is a lesser evil to support, he might not be all there and his policy decisions over forty years when it comes to national security has to be suspect at best, well WRONG to be honest, Robert Gates stated in his book memoirs that Biden has not been right in four decades over national security.  At Biden will be a one term President, he is OLD, really OLD.   Thus after the madness of Trump the US voter will want some dignity back in to the role of President, after one term one can see Biden giving over to his VP, thus it is important who the VP is, let's hope its not Susan Rice, she fell on her sword for OBAMA over Benghazi.  There is NO WAY IN HELL TRUMP CAN WIN, and in pure political terms, he has burned his own lifeboat.

Dirty Deeds by Russia during 2019 Election - Brexit Update 2 - Russia/Transitional Phase

Guido Fawkes: Reports " Government says “it is almost certain that Russian actors sought to interfere in the 2019 General Election” by amplifying online leaked documents about the US-UK trade deal. "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the Russians have been caught in supporting the Labour Party during the 2019 General Election.   The information STOLEN was a discussion on the talks between the UK and US on a trade deal.   As Guido Fawkes points out with a large pic of then Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn holding the leaked documents, the hack by the Russians was an attempt to help Labour and Corbyn win the election.  It did not work!!  The remian press will try to make it like its the Conservatives that the Russians tried to help.   The Remainers will try anything to thwart a NO DEAL BREXIT. 

Unemployment in the UK on the rise due to COVID - 19 - COVID - 19 Update 1 - Economic

Sky News: Reports " Employment crisis builds as 649,000 lose their jobs..There are warnings the pace of job losses is only set to accelerate as the country reels from COVID-19's economic damage.  "

Lets Get Real:

The REAL damage to the economy will come at the end of August and October, the furlough scheme will come to an end, one has to ask how many millions supported by the scheme will return work, one can assume and even predict that most if not all will be out of work.  The service industry has been hit HARD by COVID - 19.  If there is 2nd wave in December and January the UK economy could be FORCED to close again, that would be a disaster beyond measure.   Also the UK Government is not helping itself by bringing back sanctions on those that don't follow ALL the rules of when your out of work, that will cause misery for those seeking a job, also added stress.   Also there is Brexit COMING on December 31st, the UK will economy will be under a lot of stress. 

London vs Scotland - Brexit Update 1 - Transition Phase

BBC News: Reports " The Scottish and UK governments have clashed in a fresh row about how powers will be shared out post-Brexit.  "

Lets Get Real:

The sole point for the SNP and Plaid Cymru is to destroy the UK.  Thus they will use any issue to cause problems between UK Government and the regional governments. After December 31st the UK Government should be looking at the possibility of disbanding the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly, they are full of hacks who could not cut it in London, and are trying to play the big leagues as if they had some right to be there, Welsh vote was very narrow, thus its fair to ask has the Assembly been a failure.  As an example, Welsh pubs will not be opened in till the 3rd of August, the pubs with an outside presence are already open, but there are doubts that they make economic sense without the inside being open.   Also the First Minister is a poor man's version of Sir John Major.    The only reason that the indoors are opening in pubs is because of the lunch voucher by the Chancellor, there would be a riot if Wales tried to prevent people getting a free meal with a soft drink.  The UK Government has to be firm with Wales and Scotland. 

Immigration Rules - Brexit Update 3 - Transitional Phase

Guardian: Reports " UK's new fast-track immigration system to exclude care workers...Minimum salary thresholds to also remain in place, presenting additional barrier  "

Lets Get Real:

It is postulated that the those out of work due to COVID - 19 could reach between three and four million, that will make the early 1980s Thatcher look like happy hour.  Thus as a British PM once said, British jobs for British people will come in to effect.   Those working in the care sector have a difficult and stressful job, and it can take it out of you, your there at the end of someone's life, and with COVID - 19 it has been even more stressful.   Thus a solution is needed, the care workers must get more pay, above the living allowance, no matter their age, and their work should be treated as a profession.   Thus you can influence those out of work to take up these jobs, so you solve two problems at once, unemployment and the care sector.  Sometimes a crisis can give you a reason to do something you should have done before. 

New Immigration Rules - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Sky News: Reports " 'Let's get going': Government steps up Brexit preparation with details on travel and immigration...The government prepares to update the country on changes under Brexit - but some fear it is yet another nightmare for businesses.  "

Lets Get Real:

The UK after December 31st can make deals with the OLD COMMONWEALTH, we can offer visas as way to sooth the process, also make deals with new emerging powers, like China, as long as they tell the truth about COVID - 19 and treat Hong Kong better, otherwise we will have a new COLD WAR with China, and it will be their FAULT.   It will be nice after December 31st for there to be no more rows about BREXIT, of course the HARD REMAINERS will not let it go, they will want to return to the EU, the Labour Leader, Sir Keir Starmer is a hard remainer, and developed the Labour Policy at the 2019 general election that lead to their worse defeat since 1935.   Thus HARD BREXIT supporters have to keep an eagle eye on the the remainers in the press, Guardian, The Times, Daily Mail, BBC News, Channel 4 News, they will try to push their editorial point of view, as with the above.  Freedom is close folks. 

New Immgration Rules - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " The new system is set to come into force on New Year's Day, immediately ending freedom of movement with the EU.  "

Lets Get Real:

Finally the one thing that really pushed the 2016 voters to vote to leave the EU, the end of freedom of movement, the blame can be placed on the Labour Party, when other countries placed restrictions on immigration in to their countries the UK under Labour did not, thus we gained hundred of thousands of Easter European people coming to the UK for a better life and a better job prospects.   This blog does not have a problem with that, what it does have a problem with is that the Labour Government did not review this as an option, it was well out on the numbers and the consequences on local communities, thus the vote to leave the EU.    After December 31st the Government will need a firm immigration policy, one that benefits the UK population and those wishing to come here, it can be argued that is what the UK VOTER wants. 

Brexit BORDERS - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " A £705m funding package to help manage Britain's borders has been announced as the UK prepares to leave the EU customs union at the end of the year.  "

Lets Get Real:

This will spook the EU, it shows that the UK is ready to have border, a deal or no deal with the EU.   The new Irish PM stated that Ireland would see the UK as a third country, after the millions we gave them due to the financial crisis.   Also UK visitors would have to spend two weeks in quartine, what a bloody cheek.   Is the Irish PM unware that UK subjects go over the border day in and out.   The Republic of Ireland should be aware if we have the worse economic depression for three hundred years they will get the same results but worse, we shall see if the EU will bail the IRISH out again.  It is time to show the EU and the rest of the World that the UK can stand alone, it is not new to us, in many respects we prefer that, then you know who your friends are when it matters. 

Difficult Times AHEAD, Chancellor - COVID - 19 - Health/Economy

Sky News: Reports " Chancellor Rishi Sunak warns of 'difficult times ahead' despite economy stimulus package..He admits "we are not going to be able to protect every single job" but is criticised for a "one-size-fits-all" approach.  "

Lets Get Real:

The Conservatives are being HONEST, the Chancellor can not save every job, when the furlough scheme comes to an end in October one can expect around 3 million people will be on the dole, and the majority will be young, those working in the pubs, bars, restaurants  etc.  The Governments first priority is to prevent the young spending years on the dole, those over 50 will have to accept that they will get lesser jobs or just accept as a reality that their work history has finished.  That can be the hardest part, on the ash heap at 50+.   The economy or those that hire people are youth centred, you if you hire someone older you have to teach them to use modern IT systems, while the young have been trained and live their lives on line.   Tough years ahead for the UK.

UK and EU have pointless talks AGAIN!! - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " 'Significant divergences' in UK-EU talks - Michel Barnier "

Lets Get Real:

The UK and EU talks are pointless, it seems neither side is OPEN to concessions, and the UK want their fish back, its very symbolic for the UK.   The EU has to please 27 States, and this is the first time they are not calling the tune, so more talks, next week in Brussels and then in London the following week.   It is about time that PM Johnson called an end to the talks, they are going nowhere and it makes the UK and the EU look ridiculous and petty.  The SIDES should just be honest with each other and the voters, there is no DEAL to be made, after December 31st the sides might give concessions, even more so if there is a 2nd wave of COVID - 19.  The UK has right to its fish, we do not need to give concessions to the EU. 

Our Fish Part 2 - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Telegraph: Reports " UK and EU could agree 'multi-annual' Brexit deals for some fishing rights..Hint that UK could soften demand for annual negotiations over fishing opportunities is latest sign compromise deal could be found  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the gradual process of EU/UK deals is showing some fruits, one hopes.  As stated watching EU/UK trade talks is like watching paint dry, and watching the paint dry is more fun.   It soulds like both sides will move a bit, concessions on both sides, not enough to break the deal, or cause opposition to come the fore.  It can be argued that the UK voter wants to end the links with the EU, but given the Covid -  19 PANDEMIC, the UK and EU economies need time to recover, thus a short term deal might be good, allow for the natural economy to come back, let's recall the UK will have spent 350 billion pounds on reacting to the virus by the end.   The PM should be firm with the EU, deal by the end of this month or else we go on WTO rules.  This is not the time for wish washy talks with the EU, decisions need to be made and sold to the House of Commons and the voters. 

Cabinet ROW over Brexit - Guardian - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

Guardian: Reports " Liz Truss warns Boris Johnson over Brexit border plans....International trade secretary tells PM and chancellor plans risk smuggling and damage to UK reputation  "

Lets Get Real:

This is typical of the left wing remain Guardian, it turns every question in to a CABINET ROW, the final decisons on Brexit will be done by the PM and his close staff.  It seems that the International Trade Departments still has a few REMAIN civil servants in post.  Thus little ownder that the PM wants to reform the civil service, you can not have leaks that turn every story in to a negative for Brexit.  The UK voter if not the UK civil service is waiting for the day that the UK is no longer connected to the dreadful EU.   It can be postulated that the REMAIN press will try to get any story that is negative when it comes to BREXIT, they have seen their 2nd vote dream hit the dust, thus now anything that can be weaponised against Brexit will be used, that is why you have to keep an eagle eye on the REMAIN PRESS, they are like the appeasers of the 1930s, they are everywhere!  They are not one of US!

The Rishi Special - £ 10 for meals and soft drinks - COVID - 19 - Health/Economy

BBC News: Reports " Diners will get a 50% discount off their restaurant bill during August under government plans to bolster the embattled hospitality sector.  "

Lets Get Real:

This was a good speech by the Chancellor, it will help business, get people back in to work before they become lifers ON THE DOLE.  That a Conservative Chancellor  is spending such money shows that the PM and Cabinet have accepted that the only way to protect the economy is to OPEN THE WALLET.  The DEBT will paid off by future generations, those that will receive the benefit will either be VERY OLD by this time or dead.  Jeremy Corbyn must have wished that he had delayed supporting an election in December, the Conservatives have found that magic spending tree that he used to write his Manifesto for the 2019 general election.   The UK could not have gone through another ten year austerity to pay for the funding today, overall all the Government is spending 350 billion on its various schemes, from the furlough to today's spending the UK books will be full of red print, as in debt.   The UK should have tax cuts in the next budget, that will get the economy going, the government is reacting to a prediction that at the end of October the Country is facing its worse recession/depression in three hundred years, the 1980s will look like happy hour by comparison.   There are tough times ahead!

Keep your HANDS OFF our FISH Mr Barnier!! - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Talks

Daily Mail: Reports " Is the EU about to cave on fishing rights? Michel Barnier hints the bloc could compromise on the crunch issue as he meets David Frost in Downing Street for a private Brexit dinner of halibut and asparagus "

Lets Get Real:

These endless talks are about each side covering each others backside, on the UK side the PM wants to show that he has tried for a DEAL, while on the EU side they want to show how tough they can be as to frighten other Countries from not leaving the EU.   If there is a deal to be made, the side should get together and DO A DEAL, otherwise stop the hot air and tell the people that there is no deal and we the UK will go for an Australian Deal, in other words the WTO.  The PM should state that at the end of this month, either an agreement or its over.  Considering COVID - 19 it is in the interest of both sides to do a deal.   The problem with the EU is that they take SO LONG to do a deal that watching paint try sounds more fun, also they are used to getting their own way, the UK Brexit showed that they can not bully Great countries like the UK, whatever Brussels think. 

How far will the unemployment go - COVID - 19 Update 2 - Health/ Economy

Sky News: Reports " Some in government fear unemployment could top three million in coming months.  "

Lets Get Real:

Lady Thatcher had millions out of work, the State on the whole does not MAKE JOBS, it can help in job creation, but government work is not the long term answer, look at the end of the coal mines and the steel industry.   The sectors that makes jobs are in the private sector, these jobs are self created, because there is a demand for their products.  Thus the Johnson Government must be wary of seeking to please the BBC/GUARDIAN types who want to spend other people's money on short term job schemes that hurt the economy and do not show the real picture of the economy.   There needs to be tax cuts, reduction in VAT, after BREXIT, make the UK the country to be when seeking to build a business.  It would be folly for the Government to try to outspend Labour, the Labour Party is tarnished by that image, the UK voter wants a Conservative Government to be honest, if its bad, just say its going to be Bad, PEOPLE like honesty not BS. 

COVID - 19 and the Economy - Health/Economy

BBC News: Reports " Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce a £2bn "kickstart scheme" on Wednesday to create more jobs for young people.  "

Lets Get Real:

What about those OVER 25, well those 50 +, are we meant just to die off and allow the youngsters to get the benefits of GOVERNMENT ACTION, also this new scheme has the smell of one of Labour's old policies, and that failed also, what about after the SIX MONTH PERIOD, the employers can just SACK those they have on the scheme and take another youngster on board.   They do very well out of the scheme and the poor young unemployed will joint the millions expected to be OUT OF WORK.   The recession after Government furlough is expected to be the worse in 18th Century, the Great Depression will look like happy hour, let's hope the powers that be are right that it will be a V shaped recovery, let's hope the bottom part is short and not deep! One has doubts. 

Are the Brexit Talks Pointless ? - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Talks

BBC News: Reports " The UK and EU have said serious differences remain over a post-Brexit trade deal, following the latest negotiations in Brussels.  "

Lets Get Real:

It can be argued that the EU is playing its old game of running down the clock, in the hope that the UK will fold, and agree to the EU terms, while the UK Government wants to show that it tried with talks with the EU but that the EU would not move and thus the UK was going on to WTO rules.  It can be argued that the UK Government would be following the wishes of the UK voter, WE VOTED OUT, twice, one 2016 and recently in 2019 with the General Election.   The UK voter wants the UK to be a SOVEREIGN NATION, not having to follow EU rules, it is called Democracy, the Germans and the French should look up the word.

Pubs to OPEN in Wales on the 13th of July - Health/Economic

BBC News: Reports " Some pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in Wales will be able to reopen outdoors from 13 July, under new Welsh Government plans.  "

Lets Get Real:

About bloody time, Welsh Pubs and restaurants can open a week later than England, but so far no news on barbers, men also like to have their HAIR cut.   It can be argued that the Welsh Assembly does not care about the economic results of COVID - 19, they know that people in South Wales will vote Labour in the Assembly elections, they are very much like North Korea, they feel no pressure as the voters are DONKEYS, if you put a DODO up in South Wales under the Labour banner then they will get elected.    The UK taxpayer will bail out the Scottish and Welsh economies, that is why it was a BAD IDEA to allow for regional Governments, they are playing politics while the UK economy burns.   Of course to give the other side, the USA is now closing pubs that it opened, is the 2nd wave coming from, the US, interesting few weeks ahead.