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Brexit transition

Posted by Mac Cummings on December 21, 2020, 9:28 am

I said to Jean yesterday "if there is any sense the government will ask for an extension"
Now I see that Santa Nicola is suggesting the same.Its a bit of a shock to be on the same page as she is!
Whichever side of the Brexit fence you sit on, in the rapidly deteriorating scenario wouldnt an extension of 3 or even 6 months seem sensible?
I dont mean to suggest that that extra time would bring a deal but a short delay may be to everyone's advantage. It would allow the advantage of the UK and EU fighting on fewer fronts than they are doing just now.
Mac

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by Don Scott on December 21, 2020, 10:21 am, in reply to "Brexit transition"

I could not think of a worse case scenario, Mac. COVID is about to do more harm than a No Deal Brexit ever could. I say bring it on now or it will never happen and we will be slaves to EU forever more.

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by Mac Cummings on December 21, 2020, 10:36 am, in reply to "Re: Brexit transition"

I want an exit Don. I just believe that a 3 or 6 month pause would not harm.

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by George on December 21, 2020, 10:41 am, in reply to "Re: Brexit transition"

I have just been listening to a report which, if true, is very disturbing. Jeff Taylor has a lot to learn in presentation but what offers may throw a very large spanner into the present "negotiations".

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by Don Scott on December 21, 2020, 10:55 am, in reply to "Re: Brexit transition"

You can not pause COVID and it is going to cause more harm than a No Deal Brexit ever could...so why delay it? If we overcome COVID we overcome the effects of a clean break with EU. Let’s get on with it.

If we are entering the point of no return for a Sixth World Extinction then none of this matters anyway. I have to say that I believe this to be the case. Few could deny that humanity has now become the worst disease this planet has ever suffered.

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by Mac Cummings on December 21, 2020, 11:16 am, in reply to "Re: Brexit transition"

Don.
I've waited 4 1/2 years for true Brexit....another 3 or six months wont harm me!

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by N44 on December 21, 2020, 11:32 am, in reply to "Re: Brexit transition"

Its easier to get out of Prison than get out of the greedy EU.
The problem with a few more months means more billions to continue in their 'Club'. Europe need us more than we need them so if f they put tariff's on our exports we can do the same, and as they export more to us we would benefit alot more.

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by Jack on December 21, 2020, 11:17 am, in reply to "Brexit transition"

Makes sense, why have more chaos?

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by Don Scott on December 21, 2020, 11:29 am, in reply to "Re: Brexit transition"

We are not going to have any more chaos than COVID can bring...it’s No Deal Brexit with bells on.

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by Peter on December 21, 2020, 1:20 pm, in reply to "Re: Brexit transition"

Can't believe it, the Scottish First Minister suggesting a delay to Brexit.
Surely not?

Re: Brexit transition

Posted by John Shearer on December 21, 2020, 2:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Brexit transition"

It will be to her advantage if "she" is suggesting it. (The Scottish Only Fishing Industry comes to mind)