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Re: Brexit discussion
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
There is no 'shambles', except in the Labour Party.
Things may seem confused at the moment, but you must appreciate that the media circus is the result of there being no definitive information being released by the government on the customs union issue. However, Theresa knows exactly what she is doing, what she is aiming for and how to get there.
Despite all the hype, you will come to see that credible solutions to the problems that have been well publicised will be announced. The government is playing a little game with the public at the moment and the idea is to make us in awe of them when they finally get through these negotiations with their brilliant business know-how.
We will get through this and we will leave on time. You'll see. We will look back on these posts and have a jolly good laugh!
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Would that be whilst sipping Pimms and reminiscing about the Empire? 
Re "no definitive Government information" released on the Customs Union issue, what about these?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-43860453
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a senior Downing Street source told the BBC the government's position would not change.
"We will not be staying in the customs union or joining a customs union," the source said.
BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith said Downing Street's move was an attempt to reassure Brexiteers worried about a U-turn following the Lords defeat and pressure from the EU.
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https://www.express.co.uk/news/polit...et-Theresa-May
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Mel Stride, Financial secretary to the Treasury said: “What I was to refer to was to the fact that the customs union itself allows for any eventuality including entering into a customs union with another group of countries.
“It is actually within the bill not just in the context of the European Union, but actually our crown dependence.
“But in terms of where we go from here, we have made it clear that we will be leaving the customs union and I am absolutely confident that we will be doing that.”
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Last edited by Hugh; 16-05-2018 at 08:29.
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