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“How Europe is trying to get people moving by train”
This week I endured, rather than enjoyed, a train journey north and subsequent return. On the way:...
“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...
“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 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...
“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...
“EU trade chief foresees ‘financial services for fishing’ Brexit bargain”
So what will Boris’s negotiating priorities be in the trade deal Liam Fox (kids etc.) said could...
““New legal challenge to force article 50 extension””
A Swedish official was asked this week whether the EU would grant an extension to Article 50. His...
“How leaving EU will affect your holiday”
Good news, Brexit does mean we won’t have to change our car number plates to a fancy Euro-format,...