Iran on President Trump and his threat - Update 2 - Middle East Crisis

Daily Mail: Reports " 'You wouldn't dare attack': Tehran goads 'passive' Trump and says he 'can't do a damn thing to Iran' after his all-caps warning to president Rouhani "

Lets Get Real:

Iran has to be very careful, they are not dealing with President Obama, the Iran nuclear deal was broken by President Trump and he has no time for any of Obama's policies, they are seen as appeasing Iran.   If the US did go to WAR with Iran it would be popular with the Trump base and would have the support of ISRAEL and SAUDI ARABIA, it would be a way for Trump to divert attention, a good War is always good for ratings, and the 24/7 news networks would have to cover it.   This blog has been very dismayed by how CNN covers POTUS, they are so anti Trump they are off the chart.  This could be a slow developing story or an accident that could set the sides at WAR. 

Trump WARNS Iran - Middle East Crisis

Sky News: Reports " Trump to Iran: 'Never, ever threaten' US again...Iran faces looming sanctions after Mr Trump's decision to pull out of a deal meant to stop Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.  "

Lets Get Real:

The above could be a tricky move by POTUS, he is under pressure over North Korea,  Russia and his personal life, so he wishes to divert attention to something else, thus this threat to Iran.  Of course the Trump White House has been building pressure on Iran, it's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and sanctions on Iran has showed that the Trump Oval is totally different to the Obama Oval.   Of course the question is there a chance of an accidental War between the two sides, that is always possible, Israel and Saudi Arabia would approve, the oil markets would go in to crazy mode. Time will tell. 

UK Foreign Secretary WARNS of Brexit by Accident - Update - Post Brexit

BBC News: Reports " Jeremy Hunt has warned that without a "change in approach from the EU negotiators", there is now a "very real risk of a Brexit no deal by accident". "

Lets Get Real:

It is about time the UK got tough with the EU, the UK has to make it clear that it is ready for a HARD BREXIT.  As the article notes the EU might think if it waits long enough then the UK will blink and make more concessions, the UK Foreign Secretary has made it clear that will not happen.   The May Government should warn business and the people that if the EU plays silly games then the UK will walk away with its money and fall on World Trade Rules.   This blog is supporting the UK staying in the Customs Union and Single Market, as long as it's on our terms, nothing less is acceptable to the UK voter. 

EU on May's Brexit Plan - Update 4 - Post Brexit

Guardian: Reports " Barnier questions May's Brexit demands in white paper response..EU’s Brexit negotiator evokes concerns over smuggling, red-tape and putting European companies at a competitive disadvantage  "

Lets Get Real:

The EU is playing politics, it wants more concessions out of the UK, they watch the UK media, print and TV and understand how there are deep divisions with the Conservative Party and the rest of the political parties, with the exception of the Liberal Democrats, they do not turn up for important votes.   The UK PM has to be firm, she must convince the EU that they are dealing with another Margaret Thatcher, a new Iron Lady.   The clock is ticking for Brexit, the PM might have to walk away, the UK voter should be told the results of such a development, then they are ready. 

EU on May's Brexit Plan - Update 3 - Post Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " Barnier takes an axe to May's Chequers blueprint just hours after she pleads for the EU to drop its 'unworkable' demands on the Irish border "

Lets Get Real:

The EU is hoping that the UK makes further concessions, they see the weakness of the PM at home and hope to force the UK to take the EU offer when it comes to the UK leaving the EU.  There plan would mean the UK leaving the EU in name only, the UK would be stuck in the Customs and the Single Market ( this blog supports that, but only if it benefits the UK, and can get through the House of Commons ).   PM May has to be tough, she has to give the impression that the UK will walk and walk away with our money.   Time for the PM to show that she is the new Iron Lady. 

UK Foreign Secretary on Brexit Deal - Update 2 - Post Brexit

Sky News - Live Reporting: Reports in its 3.0pm post the following remarks by the new Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt on a No Deal with the EU, " "It's very important that the Europeans that we are negotiating with know that we are prepared for it, that no deal is better than a bad deal, and that we will only sign up to a deal that is right for Britain. "

Lets Get Real:

Finally the UK is getting tough with the EU, the EU must understand that the PM has one card that can trump them, that is the UK leaving with NO DEAL.    The EU must understand and the UK PM is serious about such a move, then the EU might relax its lines and have prober talks with the UK.   As this blog has stated, it would like to see the UK in the Customs Union and the Single Market, but only on OUR terms, talks are good, surrender is not an option. 

The EU and Brexit - Update - Post Brexit

BBC News: Reports " Michel Barnier has said Theresa May's plan for a future trade relationship with the EU could weaken the single market and create burdens for business.  "

Lets Get Real:

The UK PM has to be firm with the EU, the White Paper based on her Cabinet Agreement is the only way forward, the House of Commons is split in to different factions.   As recent votes have shown it may take Labour votes for any UK - EU agreement to get through the House of Commons.   There is no much time for long discussions, there needs to be an agreement by October before the Agreement can be voted on by the UK Parliament and the 27 that makes up the EU.  The clock is ticking for a NO DEAL BREXIT.