Stable doors and all that. Finally, European countries which had banana republic-style systems...
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“Boris celebrates as Vauxhall follows Nissan with major investment”
Brexit rant alert. One of the supposed benefits was that governments would be free to help and...
“Why is Boris dropping everything for football?”
I know some bloke once said football is more important than life or death. But really, come on. If...
“Data shows collapse of UK food and drink exports post-Brexit”
On the one hand: ‘What a mess they’re making of vaccinations. No way half our population would...
“Boris Johnson admits Brexit deal is limited for financial services”
So the deal was done while we weren’t celebrating Christmas. Some will be happier than others,...
“A ‘no-deal’ Brexit will be devastating”
I quoted Overheard Bloke in the Gym Changing Room not long after the referendum: ‘We should say...
“‘Quick and easy’: what leavers said about a UK-EU Brexit trade deal”
There used to be a certain type of chap (always a chap) who managed to have a pretty enjoyable and...
“No-deal Brexit could be worse than Covid”
Here are some sobering comments from the Gov of the BofE. Rishi & Co have been focusing our...
“The scandal-hit market for passports and long-term visas is booming”
Here’s a post-Brexit revenue-boosting opportunity for Rishi, Boris, Dom & Co. Apparently,...
“The day Brexit hit boiling point”
Just been reading John Bercow’s account of the rows in parliament this time last year, illegal...
“No-deal Brexit can be a good outcome, insists PM”
A quote from the brilliant Michelle Obama (aka ‘she who should be president’): ‘This year, we’re...
Brexit: Ignoring the Lessons of History
Here’s Ken Clarke talking about the EU referendum: ‘He made the most remarkable decision, to hold...
“FTSE falls as Trump warns on virus, Brexit trade hopes wane”
A leading fund manager told us in a presentation this week that only 4% of their global portfolios...
“Holidaymakers urged to take out extra travel insurance post-Brexit”
Many (many) moons ago, I was a travel rep in Spain, which was not then a member of the EU/EC/EEC...
“Brexit border check plans announced as firms face ‘£13bn’ in customs costs”
Governments don’t have the best of track records when it comes to organising or commissioning...