Brexit LATEST - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

Sky News: Reports " EU trade talks go down to the wire as minister warns 'we really are now running out of time'....The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier is still in London for discussions, after they stretched late into the night on Sunday.  "

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SO this is supposed to the WEEK, crunch week, and we are still on fish, UK/EU regulations and the limits of the Government in funding business.  The PM can not give up on UK SOVEREIGNTY when it comes to fish, ALL the fish in UK waters are our fish, and the European Court of Justice can not be part of the process.  How many cups of tea or coffee and biscuits can the delegations go through, its getting very much beyond a FARCE, the blog read that the EU NOW wants to band the English Sausage, how Yes Prime Minister can the EU become.  If no deal the UK should just walk away, and wait for the EU to come running in the New Year!!!

Can someone MUZZLE the French over Brexit ? - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Guardian: Reports " Barnier urged not to be intimidated as Brexit talks enter 'final few days'...French government tells EU chief negotiator to remember that UK needs a deal more than the EU  "

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Why is it always the FRENCH, we saved their BACON twice in World War 1 and 2, and they said NO to the UK becoming a member of the EEC, the only good thing the French have EVER done for us.  The French President faces tough elections next year, and he does not want to give the impression that he has sold out his fishermen, thus this latest attempt to blackmail the UK.   The French have to learn that when they oppose us they NEVER WIN, its a hard lesson, that they have never learned over hundred of years.  If the EU delegation comes to the UK with what the French have said, they might as well go back home. OUR FISH AND OUR WATERS, it is simple message, the Brussels delegation better be open to a REAL DEAL or it will be a NO DEAL BREXIT.

Brexit Talks - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

Sky News: Reports " Trade deal 'still possible', UK's chief negotiator says ahead of face-to-face talks.. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says "substantial and important differences" remain between London and Brussels.  "

Lets Get Real:

Are we really about to get a DEAL, or is this an attempt by both sides to show they have gone the extra mile before the talks fail.  On the other hand this could be old PR, give an impression that there is NO DEAL, but then by Monday come out with a DEAL.  Either could be true! The UK PM has to keep our FISH in our WATERS, the fishing industry has been promised the return of our fish, the EU took them after we entered the EEC, and we finally have a chance to take them back.  ONE does wonder what the delegations talk about when having a cup of tea and a kitkat, how many times can they go through the same subject, it would give this blog the bends, endless talks about the same thing, we need a deal or no deal, just a simple answer. 

Pubs, restaurants and bars to CLOSE on December 4th in Wales - COVID - 19/Health

BBC News: Reports " Pubs, restaurants and bars will be subject to stricter Covid-19 restrictions in the run up to Christmas, the first minister has said. "

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Oliver Cromwell will be applauding from HELL that the Welsh Government is closing down pubs etc before Christmas.  All the fun from going out has been taken away, you have to que to go in, you have to show ID to people that have seen you for years.  This is through the looking glass people, it makes Wales as close as you can bet to East Germany we are turning Wales and the UK in to a prison, at the height of the World War 2  we did not close pubs, and the effects of pubs has been shown to be low when added to the other aspects of COVID - 19.  The voters in Wales and Scotland need to throw out these politicians, the Labour Party in Wales and the SNP have shown they have lost the plot. it is doubtful they understood the plot at the start.  Use your vote wisely next time, make these small Cromwell's face the wrath of the voter, boot them out. 

Will the EU turn up on Friday for Talks ? - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Independent via Yahoo! News: Reports " Downing Street has admitted that it does not know if EU negotiator Michel Barnier will turn up for face-to-face Brexit trade talks which are due to resume tomorrow.  "

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This old cynical blog thinks this could be a good piece of PR by the UK Government and the EU, lower expectations even go negative and then announce tomorrow that their is DEAL, everyone breathes again and we get a BREXIT DEAL.  On the other hand, it could really be REAL, that would be an interesting development, a UK Government that keeps to its word, OUR FISH and OUR WATERS.  This blog is going for the first of my commentary, its a set up for a a deal, not a great deal, but a deal, the problems will be the fine print.

Brexit Talks are difficult - Irish Minister - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

RTE News: Reports " Coveney says EU-UK talks proving 'very, very difficult' "

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The EU is being difficult, on the very same subjects that have caused problems from the start, fish, regulations and UK Government support for companies after BREXIT.  The UK has shown it red lines from the start, if the EU wants to play games, well then the UK should walk away, these farce of talks have gone on long enough, time for the UK to make the decision and walk away, that would frighten the EU to come to terms that benefit the UK.  The longer the talks go on, the more frustrating they become and help the EU, the EU in this case France and Germany will have to be shown who is in charge, that is the UK voter not the Brussels.

Any Brexit Deal will PASS with Labour Support - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Guido Fawkes: Reports in its 3.31pm of yesterday the following, " In a marked turn of events from last year, Labour is planning to for once back a Brexit deal in the House of Commons. Despite Starmer’s designed-to-be-failed ‘six tests’ ruse last year, Labour is now gearing up to vote for a deal, marketing the decision as “the only way to stop no deal“.  "

Lets Get Real:

The new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer just wants BREXIT to go away, he needs to get the red wall back, and the only way to that is to support a BREXIT DEAL.   This could help Boris, if a lot of hard Brexit MPs oppose the deal then he will need Labour support.  The Labour Party could hardly support a NO DEAL BREXIT, if the UK Government comes back with a deal, the Labour Party has opposed a NO DEAL BREXIT for years, but politics is always changing, thus the reverse move by Labour.   The question will there be a DEAL, thus far no smoke signals, white or black! 

Lorries FEAR over NO DEAL Brexit - Brexit Update 1- Economy/Health

Remainer fear of gloom and doom over Brexit No Deal

Sky News: Reports " No-deal Brexit could disrupt medicines and vaccine delivery, industry warns...A major voice in the pharma sector echoes warnings that Brexit risks delaying crucial supplies as winter hits its height.  "

Lets Get Real:

In the 2016 campaign the HARD REMAINERS stated that the UK economy would go over a cliff if the UK left the EU, that did not happen, the only thing that is bringing economy to the cliff edge is COVID - 19.  The Government had two options, either protect public health or keep the economy going through COVID - 19, the Government chose to protect health at the expense of the economy and thus the UK is expected to borrow 372 billion to get the UK over Covid - 19.  The remain lobby will use any problem to get the UK to backtrack on BREXIT.  The UK should be firm, OUR BREXIT our way.

UK Spending Plans - Economic Health of the UK

BBC News: Reports " Public borrowing is expected to rise to £372bn - compared to the £55bn the government had originally expected to borrow.  "

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak must freeze the wages in the public sector, even the NHS, the Government will have to lift taxes, for example VAT, that everyone pays, cut welfare, cut the monies spent by the Government Departments and that is just the START.  The Furlough does not end in till March, the vaccine for COVID - 19 will take time to get out.  In that period one will see an increase of those made unemployed, thus an increase in welfare.  The UK will go through a TOUGH period, the Government debt due to COVID - 19 will take years to pay back.   There should be no increase in taxes, that does not help, it just makes Jeremy Corbyn happy and the loopy left.  Then we come to Brexit, a recent review predicted a 80% chance of a DEAL, we shall see.  Fraught time ahead for the UK

Irish positive on EU/UK Brexit Talks - Brexit Update 3 - Transitional Phase

Telegraph: Reports " Outline of Brexit trade deal could be in sight at end of week, says Irish prime minister...Michel Barnier warns there are still fundamental differences between the EU and UK in the trade negotiations  "

Lets Get Real:

Of course there will be concessions, the UK and the EU have their RED LINES, but the UK can not sell out the fishermen and OUR FISH in OUR WATERS, the UK alone must decide on parts of the economy that gets government support due to COVID - 19.  Also the European Court of Justice can not be part of the deal.   Both sides need to sell the deal as a victory, otherwise it will be torn apart by those that oppose the deal or wanted to REMAIN within the EU.  Time is short, the Diplomats must get to work. 

No Date set for in person meetings over UK/EU Talks - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Independent: Reports " No date set for in-person talks to resume as negotiations stuck at crucial stage "

Lets Get Real:

At least with modern technology the UK and the EU can discuss the details of any agreement by seeing the other side, and can they be trusted, the French are pushing for fish concessions that they have NOW, that is a no go for the UK Government.  The EU wants an agreement that makes sure that the UK and the EU have the same regulations, that is doable if left a bit fuzzy, the ECJ can not have a role in this agreement, that is NO GO FOR for the European Research Group.   That leaves open how to enforce the deal, that takes trust, at this moment this blog does not trust EU as far as it can throw it, intense talks ahead.

Brexit Latest - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

The Sun: Reports " BORIS Johnson is expected to make a dramatic Brexit intervention ahead of a new "deadline" for talks to conclude...It is understood that a new deadline of next Tuesday... "

Lets Get Real:

There seems an awful lot of deadlines in these talks between the UK and the EU, it this it, next Tuesday, I will not hold by breath, it depends what concessions the EU demanding, and what will the UK give for a free trade deal.  As a vaccine for COVID - 19 is around the corner, the issue of Brexit will get more attention.  The main sticking points for the UK is that the UK should have control over our FISH in OUR WATERS.  The French from reports are still demanding a massive concessions for French fishermen, this should get a firm NO from the UK, these endless games must stop, one does not want to be here on December 31st discussing this again.

Starmer, Corbyn and the Labour Party - Sir Keir Starmer Era

Sky News: Reports " Sir Keir Starmer risks reigniting factional civil war after blocking Jeremy Corbyn from sitting as Labour MP...The decision the Labour leader took on Wednesday saw him pursue one of his goals at the expense of another. "

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Another good day for Sir Keir, he is seen as taking on the LEFT of the Labour Party, that will do wonders for his poll ratings, while he would gain even more if he threw the 32 Labour MPs and Peers out of the Labour Party who are on the extreme left.  It should be recalled that the PM removed the whip from over 20 MPs and they got the chop at the 2019 General Election because they did not have the Conservative symbol by their name.  Every Labour Leader has to fight the left, Tony Blair was hardly a friend of the TUC and the Labour Left but he did win three elections.  Sir Keir Starmer has taken the right path for a future PM of the UK.

UK/EU Talks suspended due to COVID 19 FEAR - Health/Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " The EU and UK chief negotiators have stepped back from post-Brexit trade talks after a member of the EU team tested positive for Covid-19. "

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Call this blog a bit cynical, but why NOW has someone from the EU side come back with COVID - 19.  Of course it could be above board, so one hopes everyone is well, on the other hand it could be the EU playing games, trying to force the UK to extend the talks and negate the 31st December deadline.  The PM himself is in isolation, at least we saw a pic of the MP who has the virus.  The PM should call in his team via Zoom or other technology and decide the issue once and for all, if the talks are going well then, we carry on, if not pull the plug.  This blog is for pulling the plug, the talks have become a FARCE.

Corbyn and the Labour Party - New Era under Sir Keir Starmer

Sky News: Reports " Jeremy Corbyn allies' fury at decision to block ex-leader returning as Labour MP...Those supportive of their former leader have been left angered by Sir Keir Starmer's action to withhold the party whip. "

Lets Get Real:

This was a bold move by Sir Keir, if he had done nothing then the Labour Party would not have recovered, now it has a fighting chance in 2024, the leaders has to face down the extreme let of the Party, if that means a full civil war in the Party, well then let is be, let's see how the extreme LEFT MP's handle being without the Whip and not stand as Labour candidates at the next election, they are only there due to the Labour symbol by their name, even Jeremy Corbyn might have a HARD TIME getting re-elected in 2024.  This has been a good day for Sir Keir.

The state of the UK/EU Talks - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " Talk of Brexit deal breakthrough: Handle with care "

Lets Get Real:

Thus the be wary warning from the BBC about the latest leaks from the UK/EU talks, do they know something we don't!! The general commentary in the last few days has been good, that deal would be made by Thursday of this week, OR Monday or Tuesday of next week.  The main point is that UK FISH remain UK fish and the UK Parliament decides what areas of the economy to support.  Also the EU wants UK and EU regulations to be the same over different sectors, the UK can hardly agree, what would be the point of leaving the EU if Brussels has a VETO over UK regulations.  Today is Thursday, will there be a breakthrough today?  Se shall see in few hours. Don't hold your breath over the next few days, you will go blue!  

Trump WREAKS US national security - Biden Era

Daily Mail: Reports " New Pentagon chief confirms troops levels in Iraq and Afghanistan will be cut to 2,500 each before Donald Trump leaves office - but Mitch McConnell ups warnings of move risking chaos "

Lets Get Real:

President Trump is wreaking US National Security out of spite after losing to President Elect Biden in November.  This move will place Biden in a FIX, does he go along with the plan after he takes office or does he return the troops and have his LEFT of the Democratic Party go bonkers.  Also there are two months to go, Iran might be bombed by its neighbours or its neighbours might want the bomb, they can buy that on the nuclear black market, they have the money.  The new Biden Administration has to plan for everything, and they are behind the curve ball, the Trump Administration is blocking the President Elect from seeing secret briefs on US national security.  The next two months could be VERY tense. 

Trump and Iran - Middle East/Persia

Sky News: Reports " Donald Trump mulled an attack on Iran nuclear site last week - but ended up holding-off, official says....Mr Trump has taken aggressive policy stances with Iran during his presidency, including withdrawing from the 2018 nuclear deal.  "

Lets Get Real:

This has been the nightmare of those that write on US National Security, the transition between Administration and the actions of the Oval and the reaction by others.  The idea that Trump even considered bombing IRAN is dangerous, its one thing to do with a Israel and other allies in the region, but to do it before HELM of state is given to someone else is crazy, one can expect a different policy from Biden, it can be postulated that Biden will appease Iran and try to get the Obama Agreement revoked by Trump back on line.  But the fact is if your Israel and other enemies of Iran might consider it better to bomb Tehran with Trump in the White House, thus in many respects taking the BALL AWAY from Biden.   The only saving grace with Trump is that he is such  DOVE, he was talked out of the idea of bombing Iran, but that might not be the case in Israel and the other Gulf States and Saudi Arabia.  

Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party - Looking forward to 2024

BBC News: Reports " Labour has readmitted former leader Jeremy Corbyn as a member following his suspension last month.  "

Lets Get Real:

This is a major moment for Sir Keir Starmer, his actions could decide if he wins the general election of 2024.  The fact that Jeremy Corbyn was suspended from the Party was a good move in Starmer winning the 2024 election, this reverse by a sub committee shows that the Starmer leadership has not set the Party in his image, Starmer has a choice, accept Corbyn back and give him the Labour Whip or reject Corbyn by keeping him on the out.  One hopes Sir Keir shows a backbone and does not give Corbyn the Labour Whip, this would be a CLEAR MESSAGE, it might risk an internal Labour revolt, better that NOW, that the extreme left thinking they can do what they like and there are no ramifications from the leadership.  Sir Keir should think, what would Lady Thatcher do in such a case.

UK/EU Deal by Next Tuesday - UK Delegation- Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Daily Mail: Reports " Brexit trade deal 'could be done by Tuesday, Britain's chief negotiator David Frost tells Boris Johnson' "

Lets Get Real:

Thus Thursday this week was seen as the deadline, as noted in previous post the EU is looking for ways around having the 27 Parliaments of the EU having to approve a DEAL.  The article states that a deal could be done by NEXT Tuesday. At some point someone has to say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, these talks are two steps forward and one step back.  One can only hope that the PM keeps to Thursday as a deadline, then the EU will coming running in the NEW YEAR due to the economic ramifications of a NO DEAL BREXIT, these endless deadlines are making the talks a farce, and it is no longer funny.  UK fish are still OUR FISH, end of subject and discussion one hopes.

Brexit Talks Latest - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

Sky News: Reports " Brexit: EU lawyers look into plans to rush through a trade deal - but pessimism is growing...In one scenario, a deal would be given a new "classification", removing the need to have it ratified by every European parliament.  "

Lets Get Real:

The UK produces the Internal Market Bill and the EU goes mad, its shouts about overwriting a TREATY, but what happens when the EU want something, its all right by the liberal elites in Brussels and the REMAIN networks in the UK.  The EU is either about law or it is not, this blog deals in political realities, thus this another attempt by the EU to keep the UK in endless talks. ENOUGH is ENOUGH, in less the UK gets the agreement it wants, then the UK should walk away from the talks at the end of this week.  The PM has to be FIRM on this issue and not to change him mind on this subject.  A good and fair deal would be nice, but the UK can go it alone, then wait as the EU comes back running to London after the New Year.

Biden on Trump and the Transition - US Politics

BBC News: Reports " Joe Biden has warned "people may die" if his incoming presidential administration continues to be impeded by Donald Trump.  "

Lets Get Real:

One has to ask is the Trump Oval trying to torpedo the incoming Biden Administration, from the Trump's Oval view his Administration was attacked even before he become President and these attacks when on for four years and also he was impeached.  The COVID -  19 death total is in the hundred of thousands, thus the problem becomes a Biden problem from the 20th of January 2221.  It can be gamed out that Trump wants another run at Biden in 2024, and thus wants to cause him plenty of problems on his first day on the job.   That is just the domestic side, the Trump Oval is trying to bring ALL troops home from Afghanistan to Iraq, that will be great news to the enemies and terrorists around the World.  Someone close to the Trump Oval, needs to remind him, that if he wins in 2024 then he will be in the same position and Biden, thus better to have some kind of relationship NOW, and not face the same problems as Biden will face in 2021.

Deal or No Deal on Brexit Deal ? - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Telegraph ( Paywall after free articles ): Reports " 'We may not succeed', says UK's chief Brexit trade negotiator...Lord Frost signalled he would not be deviating from Boris Johnson’s 'red lines' but revealed there had been 'some positive progress  "

Lets Get Real:

IF this is the final crunch week we shall see if the PM makes any concessions or he is keeping to his read lines over fish and a level playing field ( UK and EU regulations match up ) the PM has to keep the European Research Group happy ( they are firm Brexit supporters who will not be sold out ).  In Europe there has been talk that the latest sackings in No 10 would mean concessions from the PM, they might be miss reading recent events, the PM will need to be shown as being firm, that recent internal changes do not change the UK's position on Brexit.  Thus we shall see by next Thursday, of course the self - isolation of the PM might mean a few days here or there will have to go over the Thursday deadline, we shall see.  Thus another BREXIT crunch week!!

The CRUNCH WEEK for BREXIT - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

Sky News: Reports " No trade deal if Boris Johnson breaks international law, Ireland warns...Tensions ratchet up as UK negotiators land in Brussels to try to hammer out an agreement. "

Lets Get Real:

Is the CRUNCH WEEK, thus far every week has been a crunch week, this week is seen as the final week for tough decisions, there are three main issues, the UK's Internal Market Bill that overwrites parts of the Withdrawal Agreement, the issue of fish and the how much a Government can support different aspects of the economy.  As for FISH the PM can not give way without calls saying he has sold out the fishing communities, as for State support that should be easy, just find the right words that gives both sides what they want and give that impressions and would take a Court weeks or months to solve.  The chances of a deal is can be argued are 6/10, with goodwill from both sides. 

UK Boris in self - isolation - Health/Boris Era

BBC News: Reports " Boris Johnson self-isolating after MP tests positive for Covid-19 "

Lets Get Real:

The PM has had a rotten year since his massive general election win in 2019, the first lockdown, then getting COVID - 19 himself, and as reported it was touch and go for a while for the PM.  Then being bounced in to 2nd lockdown by a Cabinet leak, and then this week, he fired two close staff and this is the WEEK for a final decision for Brexit.  The PM has stated that he feels fine, and he should be immune, this latest development should show if you get through COVID - 19 the first time, are you immune?  This week the PM will be called to decide the fate of the UK / EU talks, who will give way first, and what if any concessions will be made by either side.  It's never boring on the Boris watch!!!

Next Thursday the deadline for a UK/EU Brexit Deal - Brexit Update 3 - Transitional Phase

Daily Mail: Reports " Officials are working to a new deadline of next Thursday to achieve a breakthrough before a virtual summit of EU leaders. "

Lets Get Real:

The Germans and the French must be worried that they will suffer a economic hit if there is NO DEAL, the French fisherman will be up in arms if they blocked from UK waters, Germany will not like that their car exports will be taxed.  It is really is time for the Paris and Berlin to decide how much of an economic hit they can take if there is NO DEAL and how long they can support the policy like taken by the EU and the Brussels machine.  There have been endless deadlines, will Thursday really be IT, or will the talks go on in till December.   That would not leave much time for the House of Commons to debate the deal and it would rush the other 27 Parliaments to pass the deal, sight nearly unseen.  So another WEEEK ahead, when will we get an answer

What is a DEADLINE when it comes to UK/EU talks ? - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Yahoo! Finance: Reports " European Union officials say it’s make-your-mind-up time for Boris Johnson. Does he want a trade deal with the bloc, or not?  "

Lets Get Real:

The EU is trying to pull a fast one, it sees a crisis of leadership at No 10 and thinks it can get away with pushing the UK PM to accept a BAD DEAL.   The PM has given enough time for talks, the EU will never accept the FACT that the UK has left the EU.  The PM should state that NEXT WEEK is the final week, no more extensions, that either the EU gives away on UK demands or the UK will walks.   There is something to be said for just walking away and allow some water to go under the bridge and then start talks in early January, when the EU feels the effects of a NO DEAL BREXIT, the UK with COVID - 19 will not take that much damage, the economy is in the toilet anyway with the lockdowns, so as long as the PM is clear with the British people, that the fault is with the EU, the UK has never been that pro EU anyway.   Time to cut bait as they say in the fishing trade.

The STATE of BREXIT - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

Yahoo News!: Reports "  Brexit standoff blamed on No 10 infighting over Cummings' departure "

Lets Get Real:

The original source for this story is the left wing Guardian, and it smells like a story that they have in mind, that the PM is under the thump of this special advisor, at the end of the day special advisors come and go, some are more special than others.  The PM has to remember that he helped get the Brexit vote in 2016 and he lead in the 2019 election.  The UK voters trusts Boris, and most do not care who Cummings is or what he has done for the PM.  It is time for the PM to get back in charge, appoint a Chief of Staff that keeps him in close contact with the MPs, he doe not want to the suffer the fate of Lady Thatcher, to much big picture and not enough hand holding of backbench MPs, who are always afraid for their SEATS.  As this blog has stated many times, the UK should go for a NO DEAL BREXIT, time to move on from the BREXIT TALKS.

NO Brexit DEAL this WEEK - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Daily Express: Reports " Brexit deadline MISSED: EU talks extended again as Barnier pushes deal to the wire...BREXIT talks will miss the mid-November deadline with wrangling between the UK and European Union expected to continue into next week. "

Lets Get Real:

Thus another extension to talks, this is getting silly and playing in to the hands of the EU, when will get a DEAL, December 31st, that would be far to late, and plays the EU game, pushing the talks on and on and then the EU giving us a bad deal or no deal.  Over the weekend the PM should get his EU delegation together and his No 10 staff to game out how these talks are going to end.  Any agreement needs to to be passed by the House of Commons and by the 27 Parliaments of the EU.  The EU is playing its OLD GAME, endless talks, in till the other side gives up.  The PM has to be FIRM, a quick agreement or the UK walks.

Brexit and Wales - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " Firms not ready for transition, says Welsh minister "

Lets Get Real:

This is typical of the Remainers argument, either way WALES and the other regions of the UK are leaving the EU on December 31st, and January will be a NEW DAWN for the UK.  The mood music from the EU/UK talks seem good, but they have been a long time, and the core difficulties remain.  The left wing Guardian reported that this week was the deadline, that the House of Commons and the Parliaments of the other EU Countries need time to pass the the deal.  The talks have to reach a end as some point, and it can not be the December 31st, no more extensions or delays.   The clock is ticking, what will be the result, we shall see.

The House of Lords and Brexit - Brexit Update - Transitional Phase

Sky News: Reports " Government suffers huge defeats as top Tories join attacks on 'ridiculous and immoral' bill....The government has already vowed to reinstate the clauses them when the legislation returns to the Commons. "

Lets Get Real:

The House of Lords could be singing pass the graveyard, the  confirmed will of the British people has been shown in the votes of 2016 and 2019, if their Lordships want to play silly buggers, then the House of Commons might need to vote or removing their LORDSHIPS.  At this stage it is not needed, as the article states, the UK Government will put the clauses removed by the Lords back in to the UK Internal Market Bill when it returns to the House of Commons.   The Hard Remainers still do not understand that the PEOPLE have voted and they LOST.  The time for a UK/EU DEAL is very short, in the view of the Guardian, it needs to be done so it can be bought back to the House of Commons for a deal and for it to be passed by the EU.  Time is SHORT. 

Wear a Mask - President - Elect Biden - Biden Era/Health

BBC News: Reports " US President-elect Joe Biden has appealed to Americans to wear a mask as the best way to "turn this pandemic around".  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus two good news stories today, a vaccine could be around the corner by Christmas and the President - Elect Biden has asked Americans to wear a MASK.  The wearing of a mask had become political during the Presidential race, if you were a Biden supporter you wear a Mask as the President - Elect does, if you're a Trump supporters you do not believe the the threat from COIVD - 19 is REAL.   Well the Presidential race is over and Biden won, the US voter should listen to Biden, give him the benefit of doubt and follow his request, WEAR A MASK, in the UK we having been doing that for ages.   The vaccine will take time to get to everyone, people in the UK and USA will have to wait their turn, life is not simple.

The NEED for a good DEAL - EU - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

This Blog does the low brow also - 

The Sun: Reports " TIME TO DEAL 

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier says good Brexit deal is needed to deal with Europe’s terror threat  "

Lets Get Real:

This blog does not see the connection between fish and terrorism, has the endless talks made the EU delegation lose a bit of reality.  The main problem is the FRENCH, and their demands for the same fishing concessions they have NOW.  Is the concern about terror an attempt to pressure the UK to give a little.  One does hope not, the UK has been through its terror scares and will go through them again, that does not mean there is a link to Brexit, quite the reverse, the UK Government is following the will of the UK voter, WE WANT OUT of the EU.  One can see why the endless talks and no deal might make any diplomat start to see the papers in his or her dreams, the talks have a deadline of Friday according to the Guardian.  We wait in bated breath for a DEAL. 

Talks in London between UK and the EU - The Final Week? - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " Brexit: EU and UK negotiators resume trade talks in London "

Lets Get Real:

As noted in the left wing Guardian last week, this is the week if there is going to be a DEAL.  Otherwise there will be no time to get it through the House of Commons and the Parliaments of the other 27 EU Countries.   The main problems, as they always have been is as fish, regulations on UK Government support for economic sectors of the economy and who shall judge if the either side break the rules. This blog has argued that the PM can not appease the French when it comes to FISH, the section is a small part of the economy but very symbolic for the voter.  The French want to keep the same concessions that they have NOW, any agreement like that has no chance of getting through the House of Commons.  The results of this week talks should be known by Friday at the latest.   If there are further talks, then the EU is playing the UK and is running down the clock to force a BAD deal on the UK.   The UK PM must walk on Friday if there is NO DEAL, these endless talks are going nowhere so far.

POTUS returns to home base, - Fox News - US Presidential Election

Guardian: Reports in its 10.40pm post the following, " The president will make his first media appearance since the Joe Biden was widely called as the winner of the presidential election. Donald Trump tweeted that he will appear on rightwing host Mark Levin’s show on Fox News at 8pm ET tonight, where he says he will discuss “the Mail-In Ballot Hoax!”  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus POTUS is still not accepting the election result, this makes Al Gore look like he followed decorum with his battle in the Courts in 2000 verses Bush 43.  One has to assume that someone in the Trump family has the guts or love to tell Trump that it is over for 2020, but he if he wants to run in 2024 this is the time to clear the decks, concede to Biden, by phone or text if he wants, get down to Georgia, to help the Republicans keep the US Senate and have the ability to block the Biden Agenda.   Then as was the plan in 2016, start his own TV Channel or get a show on Fox, he has a base of voters who will tune it, and he can go after Biden, night after night, someone did call the White House the most comfortable Federal Prison.  As for CNN, have you noticed that they have not mentioned COVID - 19, Trump was right about that, they liberal media will be kissing the backside of Biden for months, let's face it, Biden will not get the viewers in, they might end up having to give TRUMP air time, just to get their viewership up.   Those anti Trumpers in the Republican Party will need to show that they are REAL Republicans, thus their friends in the uber liberal media will not be so nice to them, in les they are Republicans in name only, in other words Democrats. 

Trump is still fighting a BATTLE but LOST THE WAR - Biden Era

Sky News: Reports in its 10.53pm post the following, " A woman is speaking on behalf of a family who said their dead relative was recorded as having voted, something she describes as "heart-breaking" and something which she says left them feeling "exploited". "

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The above might be true or not, that is not the point, the election is OVER and it can be argued that Biden won it fair and square, the fact that President Trump is not going to concede will allow his supporters to say that the election was stolen from him.  If POTUS wants to re-run the election in 2024, then he has to get over this defeat, phone or text Biden to say he has won, then go down to Georgia an spend the next two months there, get the Republicans the two extra seats they need to control the US Senate.   Then he can argue that when it comes to 2024 that he has the political base and the political mandate to face President - Elect Biden again.  Or that one of his family with his support can be the Republican nominee.  Think Clinton between the Bush Presidencies, that would perfect revenge.  Playing endless Golf is not the answer, Biden Team are coming hot, with their own executive orders to replace the Trump orders.  American politics never ends, that is why its fun.

The REAL Deadline for Brexit Talks - Brexit Update 2 - Transitional Phase

Guardian: Reports "  Sources suggested agreement needed to be found by 12 or 13 November to allow the European parliament to start its ratification process.  "

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It is the 7th today, thus a deal need to be make by the latest of the 12 or 13 of this month.  This is going to be close call, there are many outstanding problems, the PM has to see how the waters are tomorrow, if they look Icey the PM has to be firm with the EU Commission President, the UK cannot wait around for the EU to get its ACT TOGETHER, the UK needs to make progress on its own plans for a no deal Brexit, if the EU moves we can have talks, but if they EU is still playing games then the UK should just walk away, that would show the EU that we are firm in our position.  The clock is ticking, the next few days will be interesting, who said the US election was more interesting!! NO DEAL BREXIT is the best move by the PM. 

POTUS ( Trump ) on the election process - US Election 2020

Sky News: Reports on Trump's remarks " 'I will never give up': Donald Trump defiant despite Joe Biden's breakthroughs....The Democrat jumps into the lead in Republican-held Georgia and Pennsylvania for the first time, as counting continues.  "

Lets Get Real:

President Trump has not learned from his four years in power, he started with no class and has even lowered the bar.  The President should be thinking of his family, it has been mentioned a few times that some in his family want to run for the Presidency, if he thought about it HARD, he could support one of them, and then see them defeat Joe Biden in 2024, that would be cold revenge.   If he was normal Trump should concede the election and then move to Georgia to support the Republican Senators, such a move  and hopefully Republican victory would BLOCK most of the Democratic Agenda.  The LEFT in the Democratic Party will want its interests pushed by a Biden Oval, as President - Elect Biden will face pressure to place left wingers in economic departments.  Trump was right about one thing, has any one noticed that CNN has not mentioned Covid - 19 in days, what a great shock, let's see what happens on January 2021, the virus will become a Biden problem, lets see how the left wing press deals with that, also TV.  Also lets be direct and honest here, Biden might be going gaga ( And I do not mean the singer ) this blog has argued that Biden is showing signs of vascular dementia over the last few months, we could find that in the middle 2022, that Biden has to retire and VP Harris becomes President. Anything is possible in politics. That is why Democracy what ever its flaws is the best system.  

UK PM sees chances of a BREXIT DEAL - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

BBC News: Reports " Boris Johnson: 'Deal to be done' on post-Brexit EU trade "

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The UK PM will talk to the EU Commission President tomorrow, the PM has to be VERY CLEAR with the EU, our fish in our waters remain UK fish, while London will decide how much money it spend to help different sectors of the economy and arbitration will not be done by the ECJ.  If the EU will not move the PM should pull plug, cut bait, in other words END THE TALKS on his terms.  Further talks will go nowhere and the EU is trying to force the UK to accept a lesser deal the benefits the EU.  The UK should go on to Australian rules, they are good enough at the moment, also this would show to the EU that the UK is firm, and will not play about to their game. 

Brexit TALKS STALL - Brexit Update 1 - Transitional Phase

Back to fav subject, Brexit!!

Sky News: Reports " Brexit trade deal: Michel Barnier says UK 'blocked progress in key areas'....Sky News has seen minutes of a confidential meeting between Michel Barnier and representatives from all 27 EU member states.  "

Lets Get Real:

IF the talks are stalling what is the point of them going on, it seems that the problem of OUR fish has not been solved, also what rules to have for Government supporting various sectors of the economy.  As this blog has stated, the PM should cut bait ( fishing term ) and walk away, that worked before, well the PM should be firmer, he should tell the EU his demands and if they do not come with answers that the UK wants then the UK should walk away.   This would shock the EU and force them to deal with the French, the French want the same concessions on fish that they have NOW, that is not going to happen.  The PM needs to find his inner Lady Thatcher, be tough and force the EU to meet our requirements if they want our fish in our waters.

The talks have passed various deadlines, it is an old EU tactic, run out the clock and force the other side to meet their demands, not this time, the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016, it is now 2020, time for the UK to leave, show we will not be ordered about in our own waters and our fish.  The fish industry is the symbol for Brexit, time to meet the obligation of democracy, and that is for the UK to leave the EU.

Presidential - Elect Biden speaks to the US , very Presidential - US Politics

BBC News: Reports that President - Elect Biden stated the following to the American people, " "I asked everyone to stay calm. All people to stay calm. The process is working. The count is being completed. And we'll know very soon."  "

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President - Elect Biden was VERY Presidential in his remarks, he was talking to the whole of the US, while President Trump was talking to his large base, he might be looking forward to running in 2024, he might enjoy making Biden's time in the White House miserable, after January 20th at 12pm Biden becomes President, thus COVID - 19 will be his problem, also the economy will need to be rebuilt, pushing through tax hikes and climate change might cost him a 2nd term in 2024, elections never END, they just go on, within two years he will face a Mid Term Election, with the Republicans not having lost a House SEAT and the Senate up in the air at the moment, Biden will need all his Senate skills to get his Agenda through. The President recent remarks, show that he has not learned how to be Presidential, Biden had a long career as Senator and Vice - President to see how power really works and how to be Presidential.

Can the UK afford an extension of the Furlough Scheme ? - Magic Money Tree

Guardian: Reports "  Chancellor expected to extend furlough beyond December....Climbdown comes amid mounting pressure on Rishi Sunak to safeguard jobs during second wave of Covid-19  "

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This is getting ridicules, the UK is trillions in debt due to COVID - 19, the UK Government has had a 2nd lockdown, it must work this time, the Chancellor after either the 2nd lockdown or after a vaccine for the virus is found, will have to cut welfare and other Government Departments or hike taxes, in a near depression that is BAD IDEA.  At some point the UK will just have to rough it through, no more lockdowns, no more different levels in the regional governments, spend money on the NHS to help the patients but allow business to OPEN even the pubs and just take the hit.   In 1918 the UK Government had to deal with World War One and the Spanish flu, they did not close the Country down, they just rode the wave and the flu ended, the UK might have to do Sweden, just rough it for a while, whatever the the death total.

If the US Senate stays Republican and the Biden Oval ? - US Politics

Daily Mail: Reports " How Democratic failure to take the Senate could leave Biden a lame duck president and scuppers any chance of packing Supreme Court to undermine appointment of Amy Comey Barrett "

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The BIG Democrats donners will not be happy, the Democrats banked in millions to take the Senate and keep the House in Democrat hands, if the Republicans can keep the Senate, its not over in till its over, then the Democrats and Republicans will have to work together or Biden will have a miserable in the Oval.   On the plus side, Biden is a creature of the Senate, thus one hopes he can make deals also ObamaCare could be thrown out by the US Supreme Court, that comes before the Court within a few days.   Also Trump is still President, one does wonder what he could get up to the next two and half months.  The first thing that Trump has to do is concede the election to Biden, POTUS should try to do with some grace, endless law suits is not the way, there is always 2024, American voters seem to nominate old men, so the Trump might try his luck in 2024.  Also 2nd terms can be fraught, Nixon being the classic example,  even the great Gipper had a problem with Iran - Contra, Clinton had his affair, while Obama had to deal with the War in Libya and the loss of US Ambassador.  If the POTUS wants to get some bonus points for 2024 he should concede the election and quickly, and help Biden out with a quiet transitional period.