Cable Forum - Britain outside the EU

North & South becoming 'one nation' would sort a lot of the current issues, and probably remove quite a few (brexit related) future ones.

Any chance of it getting done this weekend? :D

Sadly no to either.

The island of Ireland would still be in the European single market and exports from GB would need to be meet Single Market rules eg processed meats must be frozen unless veterinary equivalence has been agreed.

What would sort out a lot of the current issues will understandably never happen - that the Republic of Ireland leaves the EU and joins the UK single market.

Carth

18-06-2021 02:22

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36083739)

Sadly no to either.

The island of Ireland would still be in the European single market and exports from GB would need to be meet Single Market rules eg processed meats must be frozen unless veterinary equivalence has been agreed.

What would sort out a lot of the current issues will understandably never happen - that the Republic of Ireland leaves the EU and joins the UK single market.

I was hoping it would be the other way round, both piss off back to the EU and let them sort it out while we laugh :D

Hugh	18-06-2021 08:23

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 36083724)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-57518980

The fun starts when/if the EU says "No".

Sorry, no fun for you today… ;)

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...5227806c47692a

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Brussels expected to turn down the heat in Brexit sausage skirmish

The EU is preparing to agree to a three-month extension when Britain can send processed meat to Northern Ireland in an attempt to avoid a “sausage trade war”.

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 36083737)

I think it will be when, not if, unfortunately.

Prepare for a ‘no deal’, chaps!

Your prediction rate appears consistent… :D

1andrew1

18-06-2021 09:01

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36083747)

Sorry, no fun for you today… ;)

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/b...5227806c47692a

Your prediction rate appears consistent… :D

No surprise that they agreed to an extension. Britain needs to take advantage of this extension to sort out veterinary equivalence. The electorate in Chesham and Amersham were wise enough to see through BoJo's patriotic bluster in place of sensible negotiation.

Carth

18-06-2021 09:14

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From the Times link ....

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A potential compromise is thought to centre on marking all products “for sale only in the United Kingdom” although this would have to be agreed by the EU.

Well done to all the overpaid bureaucrats that have decided to steal my idea from a week ago ;)

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Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36082459)

Maybe we could add a sticker to English sausage skins?

'Danger: Do Not Eat If In EU'

We could have 34 different languages on them, just to be on the safe side, and also a disclaimer for those Countries that are IN and OUT at the same side :D

Life really is so simple sometimes

Hom3r

18-06-2021 10:17

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Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 36082619)

Can anyone advise why Von der Leyen is at the G7? She’s not a leader, or a head of state of any nation in the G7?

Interference?

1andrew1

18-06-2021 12:41

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Looks like that Australian meant may come in handy.

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Meat sector warns of Brexit production squeeze

The UK faces shortages of British-produced meat as problems with recruitment continue, the industry has warned.

Brexit and coronavirus have meant many EU workers have returned to their own countries, putting a squeeze on production.

The poultry industry is reporting a 10% fall in the number of birds being slaughtered for meat in recent weeks.

But vegans said the labour shortage could "spark much-needed change".

About a billion birds are slaughtered, prepared and packed in the UK per year, with the industry heavily reliant on EU nationals, especially for lower-skilled jobs.

But migrants have been returning to their home countries due to Brexit effects including a weaker pound, a trend exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis, the British Poultry Council (BPC) said.

Once they get home, many decide not to return.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57512243

papa smurf

18-06-2021 12:45

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36083765)

Looks like that Australian meant may come in handy.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57512243

Good opportunity for cheap American chicken producers.

mrmistoffelees

18-06-2021 13:13

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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36083766)

Good opportunity for cheap American chicken producers.

How much cheaper do you need a chicken to be?

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36083752)

Interference?

Already answered by Hugh earlier in this thread should you care to read.

Carth

18-06-2021 13:36

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Fantastic news about the shortage of 'lower-skilled jobs' in the meat/poultry industry.

This means there are work places and opportunities available for all the British dole scrounging druggies that are 'really really looking for work guv, but there isn't any 'cos all the foreigners are doing em, innit'

Time for the Govt. to get these people working . . or no more benefits :Yes:

Sephiroth

18-06-2021 13:54

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Well put.

papa smurf

18-06-2021 14:01

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36083769)

How much cheaper do you need a chicken to be?

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Already answered by Hugh earlier in this thread should you care to read.

As low as it can go, why would i want to pay more than i need too:shrug:

mrmistoffelees

18-06-2021 14:08

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Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36083775)

A very simplistic way of looking at it....

Consider the following.

Most processing plants operate in out of town areas.

Most 'dole scrounging druggies' live in centralised urban environments.

Most 'dole scrounging druggies' don't have cars & therefore rely on public transport.

Public transport doesn't run services either
1) At the time that people need to start their shifts
or
2) Near enough to processing sites for people to get to.

The processing plants in and around my local area don't offer a company owned bus service.

Whilst I'm all for people who are able to work actually working, let's set about the issue with a degree of realism as to what can be achieved rather than spaffing sun-esque gibberish.

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Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36083782)

As low as it can go, why would i want to pay more than i need too:shrug:

You'll love chicken in a can !

Sephiroth

18-06-2021 14:12

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36083784)

<SNIP>

You'll love chicken in a can !

I do! Lots of jelly in the can.

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