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Trump needs to be told that the only way he'll ever get "Person of the Year" is to hold on till 2020 and then get impeached - surely no-one would be able to top that for newsworthiness next year?

Couple of points - Labour wants to negotiate a different withdrawal deal, which suggests they also acknowledge the result. PLUS, if the Tories win their majority on around 43% of the electorate, I'd argue that most people clearly disagree with you. But apart from that...great post.

Not on FB, can't recall anything on twitter but the LibDems seem to be popping up on my Instagram feed fairly regularly.

R.A.P.

Ashes anyone?

Probably wasn't even the Corbyn tartan. Disgusting from Labour.

Diva Bridies?

Nigel Farage claims he was offered peerage by Tories just THREE days ago to stand down Brexit Party candidates. "I was offered one last Friday. Ridiculous – the thought they can buy me, a high-paid job. But I’m not interested, I don’t want to know." Part 2 - didn't even have to wait till New Year.

Farage: Huge change from Johnson Nigel Farage says he has been encouraged by Boris Johnson's commitment not to extend the transition period beyond the end of 2020 and to negotiate an enhanced free trade agreement based on the EU's agreement with Canada. He says this is a "huge change" and sounds more like the Brexit that he and others voted for. Not being in political alignment with the EU is a big step in the right direction. Part 1 - nailed Part 2 - New Years Honours list if Tories win...

Never any guarantee when appointing a new manager - past performances at different clubs can have no bearing on how things go with a new club. Best of luck to Malcs though. Obviously would love him to succeed and stabilise the club this season.

I’d go along with that too. Far too convenient, the amount of changes in such a short period ahead of his “surprise” resignation.

Brinksmanship from Farage. There'll be announcement at some point that Brexit Party won't field candidates in all locations. (Tories will deny a pact and Farage will say he's happy with various promises from the PM). In return, it'll be Lord or Sir Nigel at the earliest opportunity.

I thought Pakistanis and other commonwealth country folk could already vote in a GE here?

Reports coming through that the ERG have been asking the AG - Geoffrey Cox - if they can legally crash out with no deal at the end of next year if they back this deal.

wow, who'd have though he'd have got it so wrong?

really?

"a shared cultural and political heritage dating back thousands of years to Ancient Rome". Think he's been watching too many Charlton Heston and Kirk Douglas films... Remind me how old 'murca is again Donny?

Did someone call?...

Heard an interesting take on any future referendum on Brexit (debate night on BBC Scotland last night) that could probably apply for Indyref 2 (as it did apparently on the GFA vote in NI/Ireland many years ago) and that is that it wouldn't be an advisory referendum. If the result went for change (eg to Independence) it would become law at midnight that night - effectively Scotland could be Independent the day after the referendum. After that it would be down to a straight negotiation rather than holding the gun to Scotland's head that UK might not let you go unless.... etc.

Last year Britain revoked immunity for the husband of a British UN diplomat after he was accused of beating her. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/19/husband-british-un-diplomat-arrested-accusations-domestic-violence/ US reaction was one of thanks. Not sure it'll be reciprocated.

Thought he was shree times removed?

Many apologies, reported today in a couple of publications. Missed it in August. Love that clip though ^^^

Actress Anna Quayle aka Baroness Bomburst - shot down in flames at 88. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/anna-quayle-dead-dies-chitty-chitty-bang-bang-grange-hill-ms-monroe_uk_5d95cd9ae4b0f5bf796ff6e0?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cDovL2MubmV3c25vdy5jby51ay9BLzEwMDMwNjg2MTA_LTI4OTk3OjE2NjI4OmxhdGVzdF9uZXdz&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKiDKu-QRW4hv6YDEiotS7K86FIFDiQusTTSqpJIBhFbdJ4-z1pfno9PmMpH5I9AWZ-BrhpWV4v-9f2GN0mXG6xzk04inIjO2M6ARajV6zaG9WWuQgOKnMPKlAHPXMgl6jhiHhL7XveaRMjYIHLFImD4DXRtxYpgK-8PYcDT7nvd https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/anna-quayle-dead-grange-hill-20393676

Preparing for the blame game.

It’s definitely closing in on crunch time. Early commentators indicating the ”deal” doesn’t do enough to satisfy the EU. Also, movement from a number of rebel Tory and Labour MPs reportedly “for” the deal (although that means f**k all if the EU don’t go for it) Boris hoping the EU say “no” and he can blame them. The EU will hopefully make noises about it being a good basis for further discussions and pass the ball back to Johnston. Eventually no further movement and with a prorogue now likely in the next couple of weeks, it’ll be close to the 17th Oct date for the “surrender” bill to kick in. What’ll it be? - deal or Benn Bill and extension with an election to follow? How likely would it be for Brexit to be delayed but then the Tories/Brexit Party get in and take us over the cliff?