Will May do a U - Turn over Brexit after the local Elections? - Brexit Update 2 - Post Brexit

Guardian: Reports " Rotterdam reveals Brexit fears over port capacity – but says Dover has it worse....Dutch delay spending on new port facilities amid hope of British U-turn on customs union  " 

Lets Get Real:

After the Local Elections in England it can be postulated that PM May will do a u - turn over the UK staying in the Customs Union, the Country would have showed by voting Labour or the Liberal Democrats that the UK should stay in the customs union, even the single market, but the problem with the single market is that Labour also wants out of the single market,  Jeremy Corbyn wants to take over large sectors of the UK economy, under the present rules he would not be allowed.  The PM has to be firm with the Conservative Party, threaten the hard Brexit MPs with a quick election, that the Conservative Party could lose.  Time for PM May to be tough. 

The PM and Brexit - Update - Post Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " PM faces huge pressure from Brexiteers to DITCH ‘unworkable’ plan for customs partnership with EU ahead of Cabinet showdown next week  "

Lets Get Real:

PM May should stand up to her hard Brexit Ministers, the UK is better off in the Customs Union and the Single Market, only if the UK controls immigration, not the EU.   If the UK stays in the Customs Union it would allow UK goods to be exported and imported from within the EU with no tariffs ( taxes ).  Also it would solve the problem of Northern Ireland having  a border with the Irish Republic.  The UK would still be outside the EU, we would get our passports back, and we would still have to pay a divorce bill.   This blog does support the UK Government having control over its borders, that was the point of the Brexit vote. 

What are the North Koreans Up to ? - North Korean Update - The Korea problem

Sky News: Reports " Koreas agree on complete denuclearisation...The leaders agreed to rid the peninsula of nuclear weapons but did not provide specific measures on how to achieve the objective. "

Lets Get Real:

This blog will hold its judgement on the latest peace moves between North and South Korea, the World has seen North Korea break previous promises over its nuclear plans.  The North could be playing a shrewd game, it will want a lot to give up its nuclear weapons, even if the talks can get that far.   The North might want the US to remove its troops from South Korea and end its security agreement with South Korea and Japan, such moves are a no go area for the US.  The US has one aim, to remove the nuclear weapons of North Korea and to make sure that North Korea does not become a conventional threat to South Korea and Japan.   The next big event will be the Summit between the US and North Korea, the new US Secretary of State has just meet the North Korea leader, he went over as Director of the CIA, and is seen as a  hawk, as is the new National Security Adviser to President Trump.  

My God!!! - ABBA is back - The Arts

BBC News: Reports " Pop group Abba have returned to the studio to record their first new music since the 1980s.  "

Lets Get Real:

ABBA is back, there is a God, the best pop group ever is back with new songs.  This blogger can not wait to buy the new songs. The Best News of the day, #ABBAISBACK

Customs Union Debate - Update 2 - Post Brexit

Guardian - Live Reporting: Reports in its 1.40pm post the following, " Kate Hoey, the Labour Brexiter, is speaking now. She says staying in the customs union would be seen as a move towards going back into the EU...She quotes from two Labour opponents of Britain’s entry into what was then called the common market, Joan Lestor and Clement Attlee. She says she does not see why progressives support the EU. She says it obstructs free trade. "

Lets Get Real:

The Conservative Party is split when it comes to Brexit, the same can be said about the Labour Party, for the UK to stay within the Customs Union and the Single Market the Labour Chief has to make sure that ALL Labour MPs vote in opposition to the Government.  The threat of de-selection is a useful tool that could be used to make sure MPs stay in the line.  The end vote today should be interesting, it will give an indication for later on.   The  more the Government pushes back the binding votes will tell how much trouble the Government is in at the present. 

Customs Union Debate - Update - Post Brexit

Daily Mail: Reports " Rebel Tories accuse Brexiteers of talking 'rubbish' over EU customs union as they ramp up pressure on May in Commons debate  "

Lets Get Real:

The PM will see how many pro EU remainers vote for the motion, it would give a guide to how much pressure the PM will be against when it comes to the ACTUAL REAL votes on the issue.   The motion before the House is not binding, thus the May Government does not have to follow its result, but later votes are binding.  PM May should support the motion, anything that prevents a future Corbyn Government taking action over the economy should be supported.  In the past this blog has been critical of the moaning remainers, it does not take it back, but one must face the reality that enough Conservative MPs could support the Government staying within the EU and of course it's in the interest of business for the UK to stay in the Custom Union and the Single Market. 

President Macron on Trump and Iran - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports " French President Emmanuel Macron has said he may have failed in efforts to persuade Donald Trump to stick to an international nuclear deal with Iran. "

Lets Get Real:

This could be a French/American ploy, the Trump Administration wants a tougher deal when it comes to Iran, the French would say that Trump is going to drop the deal and come up with a new version and try to force Iran to accept the new deal.  On the other hand this just might be the reality of the US view.   Iran should be worried, Trump seeks to undermine the Obama legacy, the Iran deal is major part of that legacy, it would be wise for Tehran to agree to a new deal.