Davie P Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 @ Davie P - Except Theresa May didn't have the legal right to change the date to that agreed with the EU. As for links, this is reported little in the press but if you go back through the various posts a few pages on the English Democrats' website, it would appear that it's at the stage where the Defendant has replied. There's this link, however, which indicates hearing is a few weeks away:- https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1128570/brexit-news-article-50-extension-robin-tilbrook-theresa-may-high-court-case Thanks Suffererof1crankymofo. I'd had a google but only found articles in the Express This is a pretty good explanation of the legalities - https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/brexit/the-eu/eu-exit-day-is-changed-in-uk-law/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie P Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 The questions asked in the referendum choices were entirely practical, either you're a full member of a club, or you're not a member at all. UNLESS you negotiate some sort of 'Special Relationship' status with that club, which requires both sides starting off with a blank slate and going from there, NOT both sides attempting to cherry pick from the corpse of full membership as the Westminster approach has been. That's one way to look at it. But throwing everything into the bin only to have to rewrite something similar sounds a little 'symbolic' rather than practical. What's the point of ditching all the bits that work? Baby and bathwater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffererof1crankymofo Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 @ Davie P - Except, at the risk of sounding like a stuck record, the PM did not have parliament's approval to agree to the dates which have now been agreed with the EU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie P Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 So that'll be the EU election results coming in.... https://www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-interactive/2019/may/26/european-election-latest-results-2019-uk-england-scotland-wales-ni-eu-parliament As many predicted, the Brexit party has taken the lead across everywhere in England apart from London. A strong showing for Lib Dems too but not a good result for the Tories or Labour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George. Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 As many predicted, the Brexit party has taken the lead across everywhere in England apart from London. A strong showing for Lib Dems too but not a good result for the Tories or Labour! Yet another that is proud to put England forward as the whole of their United Kingdom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie P Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Give up with the trolling George. Of course I'm not talking about the UK, and the Northern Irish and Scottish region results hadn't even been declared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Let's keep the tone civil and the discussion constructive folks. A reminder that trolling, insults and repetitious / generalised moaning are all against the T&Cs / netiquette guidelines. If anyone finds themselves blocked for a cooling off period, they'll know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Here are the Shetland resultshttps://www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2019/05/26/eu-election-lib-dems-top-poll-ahead-of-snphttps://www.shetnews.co.uk/2019/05/27/close-race-for-shetland-vote/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claadehol Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Tactical voting, as promoted by the SNP, gives them an inflated view of their position in the northern isles. It follows that their constant calls for another referendum get louder. The northern isles don't want Scottish independence, that has been proven, and due to their unique history they dont want tartan, tam-o-shanters, clan chiefs, or bagpipes either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Inky Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Tactical voting, as promoted by the SNP, gives them an inflated view of their position in the northern isles. It follows that their constant calls for another referendum get louder. The northern isles don't want Scottish independence, that has been proven, and due to their unique history they dont want tartan, tam-o-shanters, clan chiefs, or bagpipes either.If it's a choice between having Boris in charge or kilts, bagpipes, Irn Bru and shortbread, I'll take the kilts, bagpipes, Iru Bru and shortbread. Roachmill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabug Posted May 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Tactical voting, as promoted by the SNP, gives them an inflated view of their position in the northern isles. It follows that their constant calls for another referendum get louder. The northern isles don't want Scottish independence, that has been proven, and due to their unique history they dont want tartan, tam-o-shanters, clan chiefs, or bagpipes either.No been that tactical as SNP have scored quite a few points. Tactical voting would have been Brexit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claadehol Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Well Evil Inky, Boris at least would be short lived and contribute to Tory demise. SNP independence would be a step into deep waters with no way back to dry land. Shetland and Orkney have voted decisively against that step and so has Scotland as a whole. Irn Bru is just another sickly sugar loaded drink, and Orkney oatcakes are a far healthier option that shortbread. SNP option hard to swallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakama Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Urabug, We have a bagpipe band, and as this is Scotland perhaps if we went with Tam o shanters kilts etc. it would do the tourist trade the world of good, and if we all voted SNP. perhaps we would get a better deal on a lot of things. George. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Inky Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Well Evil Inky, Boris at least would be short lived and contribute to Tory demise. SNP independence would be a step into deep waters with no way back to dry land. Shetland and Orkney have voted decisively against that step and so has Scotland as a whole. Irn Bru is just another sickly sugar loaded drink, and Orkney oatcakes are a far healthier option that shortbread. SNP option hard to swallow.I don't think Iru Bru and shortcake would be compulsory in an independent Scotland. And if they were, at least it would be good news for denture manufacturers. Claadehol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabug Posted May 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Urabug, We have a bagpipe band, and as this is Scotland perhaps if we went with Tam o shanters kilts etc. it would do the tourist trade the world of good, and if we all voted SNP. perhaps we would get a better deal on a lot of things.Its bad enough trying to get away from the EU ,it will be a different task to split the UK and I for one trust that never happens. It will cause divisions among us like we have never seen before, who wants that. Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence until we get there. Scotlands economy,like everywhere else will probably take a big hit in years to come if we are to combat global warming by reducing fossil fuels. Best the UK sticks together,one helping the other if that is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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