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My bet is the fish negotiations end at an agreed 30% with a 6 year transition. It will be presented as a massive victory for the UK of course. As we already appear to agreed to the LPF with independent arbitration and tariffs if we (or they) diverge it seems a deal will be done in time for Christmas.
 
Latest deal news...everyone seems relatively upbeat over the latest UK offer on fish with either the EU accepting or making a counter offer - likely the latter - and Barnier is reportedly doing a presser at 3pm. Market news in the link.

Oh, and even at the EU offer of 25% share this is an increase for UK so it something we can put in the ‘win’ column, it’s not just the the rout some people wanted, rather one of those ‘wins’ where everyone compromises and no one is especially happy.

These are posts I come on to see to be honest.

The squabbling gets a bit too much.

Hopefully there’s a Christmas truce 24th-26th
 
Another deadline, another Cave-in by Boris.
35% reduction in fish by value on the table now from UK. It was 60%. EU said max 25%. EU countries being asked to consider it.

A workforce of about 18000 workers in fishing in the EU that are affected. Considering prices will probably rise short term, 4000-6000 jobs could go spread over France, Holland, Belgium and Denmark. EU support to affected costal communities should see this home. Let's hope so.
Looks like we’re at 30% now with the EU still playing hardball.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...brexit-offer-on-fish-rejected-by-eu-officials
Now that the gap is just 5% it’s inconceivable there won’t be a deal.
 
Another deadline, another Cave-in by Boris.
35% reduction in fish by value on the table now from UK. It was 60%. EU said max 25%. EU countries being asked to consider it.

A workforce of about 18000 workers in fishing in the EU that are affected. Considering prices will probably rise short term, 4000-6000 jobs could go spread over France, Holland, Belgium and Denmark. EU support to affected costal communities should see this home. Let's hope so.

i don’t see it as a cave in. I see it as a good compromise. We are leaving the single market, customs union, making trade deals, ending freedom of movement and lots of other things that in 2016 didn’t seem possible.

I have mentioned this before but in my opinion most brexit voters will be happy. Pretty much the cleanest type of brexit we could hope for.
 
According to Spanish media to avoid border controls, Spain, Gibraltar and the UK are putting the border area under the full control of Frontex so that concerns over Guardia Civil messing around are assuaged.

First internal border under direct EU control. Brexit is proving to be quite the catalyst for shaping the EU into a semi federal state.
 
Well Churchill wasn’t designing every bomb attack and overseeing them and it wasn’t his idea, there’s a letter he sent just before the attack stating his apprehension to it.

The Bengal Famine is often stated that he caused it, he didn’t, he just didn’t do enough to help.

Anyway don’t want to derail the thread, happy to discuss further if someone wants to create a history thread.
If only there was a precedent that they could have learned from, maybe he wouldn’t have sanctioned exporting rice to the rest of the empire causing local inflation of food prices.
 
If only there was a precedent that they could have learned from, maybe he wouldn’t have sanctioned exporting rice to the rest of the empire causing local inflation of food prices.
Hi mate, myself and Saddleworth moved it over to the Churchill thread, as it wasn’t Brexit related but for some reason the mods have deleted it, not sure why as we were agreeing in the most part.

I don’t disagree with you, just merely pointed out the claim he was directly at fault is exaggerated.

Anyway, think we better move on as it’s not related to this thread.

Merry Christmas :-)
 
From the Times...

‘France is demanding PCR tests on lorry drivers attempting to cross-Channel. UK resisting amid concerns PCR tests will lead to delays & see lorry drivers prioritised over care home staff. It wants lateral flow tests, but ministers concede they may have to give in to French demands’
 
Latest deal news...everyone seems relatively upbeat over the latest UK offer on fish with either the EU accepting or making a counter offer - likely the latter - and Barnier is reportedly doing a presser at 3pm. Market news in the link.

Oh, and even at the EU offer of 25% share this is an increase for UK so it something we can put in the ‘win’ column, it’s not just the the rout some people wanted, rather one of those ‘wins’ where everyone compromises and no one is especially happy.

I'd be delighted but then I support our exporters rather than a vague and pointless claim to "our" waters that hurts our neighbours and really will not revive our fleet (unless we just take over Dutch supertrawlers and crews and sell "our" herring back to the Dutch).
 
I'd be delighted but then I support our exporters rather than a vague and pointless claim to "our" waters that hurts our neighbours and really will not revive our fleet (unless we just take over Dutch supertrawlers and crews and sell "our" herring back to the Dutch).
Seems strangely appropriate that the whole Brexit fiasco is culminating in an argument about the price of fish.
 
From the Times...

‘France is demanding PCR tests on lorry drivers attempting to cross-Channel. UK resisting amid concerns PCR tests will lead to delays & see lorry drivers prioritised over care home staff. It wants lateral flow tests, but ministers concede they may have to give in to French demands’
Because lateral flow tests are useless?
 
i don’t see it as a cave in. I see it as a good compromise. We are leaving the single market, customs union, making trade deals, ending freedom of movement and lots of other things that in 2016 didn’t seem possible.

I have mentioned this before but in my opinion most brexit voters will be happy. Pretty much the cleanest type of brexit we could hope for.
One man's good compromise is another man's viable walk away option disappearing up his arse.
 
Spanish media saying deal nearly done for Gibraltar to join Schengen area, which, ironically will leave it closer to EU than ever. This part of the news about EU Frontex controlling an internal border for the first time.

Edit: Now with link

British nationals traveling to Gibraltar from the UK will have to go through passport control, while Spaniards will be able to enter freely, if a new deal is cinched. The agreement would also give Gibraltarians open access to Spain and the Schengen Area’

 
So, let’s take stock of progress to date.

Losses: Northern Ireland, Gibraltar, freedom of movement for UK nationals and higher trade barriers with Europe.

Gains: Blue passports, a bit more fish, lots of lorry parks.
 
Spanish media saying deal nearly done for Gibraltar to join Schengen area, which, ironically will leave it closer to EU than ever. This part of the news about EU Frontex controlling an internal border for the first time.

Edit: Now with link

British nationals traveling to Gibraltar from the UK will have to go through passport control, while Spaniards will be able to enter freely, if a new deal is cinched. The agreement would also give Gibraltarians open access to Spain and the Schengen Area’

Worry not, there'll always be an England.
 
i don’t see it as a cave in. I see it as a good compromise. We are leaving the single market, customs union, making trade deals, ending freedom of movement and lots of other things that in 2016 didn’t seem possible.

I have mentioned this before but in my opinion most brexit voters will be happy. Pretty much the cleanest type of brexit we could hope for.
Spot on - seems a bit churlish to call it a cave in

We have now secured a genuine Brexit - way beyond what you and I would have thought possible in 2016 - and indeed totally beyond wildest hopes during the May era of 2017-2018

If describing as a 'cave-in' is supposed to make Leave supporters feel disappointed - it is not going to do the job
 
From the Times...

‘France is demanding PCR tests on lorry drivers attempting to cross-Channel. UK resisting amid concerns PCR tests will lead to delays & see lorry drivers prioritised over care home staff. It wants lateral flow tests, but ministers concede they may have to give in to French demands’
Seems entirely sensible
 
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