Under rules, this means there cannot be any further no confidence votes for a year.
Thank goodness for this. Uncertainty is terrible on a number of fronts.
Although her Cabinet could still say this isn't a strong enough vote and ask her to resign, but I think that's fairly unlikely.
Also, if the DUP withdraw their support for the government (which they could do based on how the Irish situation is handled), the Tories could lose the confidence of the majority of the House of Parliament which would result in an election.
So although she has survived this challenge for now, it doesn't mean the uncertainty is over.
Although her Cabinet could still say this isn't a strong enough vote and ask her to resign, but I think that's fairly unlikely.
Also, if the DUP withdraw their support for the government (which they could do based on how the Irish situation is handled), the Tories could lose the confidence of the majority of the House of Parliament which would result in an election.
So although she has survived this challenge for now, it doesn't mean the uncertainty is over.
Fabulous. The shit shows continue.
Basically yes! Just one it of it has stopped now. But until Brexit i either done or not done, the uncertainty remains. And if BRexit is done, there will still be uncertainty for a long time.
Post by mrsukyankee on Dec 12, 2018 16:46:54 GMT -5
And I'm now listening to Rees-Mogg, whose voice I can't stand. He sounds like the most snotty of snotty Brits. He and Pence would be bestest of friends (he's also very right wing and "Christian"). He's one of those figures who is pushing for a hard Brexit. I hate him.
And I'm now listening to Rees-Mogg, whose voice I can't stand. He sounds like the most snotty of snotty Brits. He and Pence would be bestest of friends (he's also very right wing and "Christian"). He's one of those figures who is pushing for a hard Brexit. I hate him.
Does anyone like him?
The stories here describe him as a "19th Century Cariacture." I think that's a fairly accurate description.
Post by mrsukyankee on Dec 12, 2018 17:03:54 GMT -5
He's also stated that May should resign. He's an ass. dorothyinAus, I'm sure there are some people who do like him, just like I'm sure there are people who like Pence. We just would never hang out with any of them.
He's also stated that May should resign. He's an ass. dorothyinAus , I'm sure there are some people who do like him, just like I'm sure there are people who like Pence. We just would never hang out with any of them.
Completely agree with you. He is such an ass.
I haven't read anything this morning on Brexit. I haven't finished my coffee yet so am not ready to face it yet. Soon.
Post by mrsukyankee on Dec 13, 2018 10:55:44 GMT -5
Article on T. May and the EU and below is my favourite part:
Austrian chancellor says it is hard to know what will satisfy Brexiters because their arguments aren't rational
As Sebastian Kurz, the Austrian chancellor, was arriving at the EU summit (see 2.16pm), he was asked what concessions might succeed in winning over Theresa May’s domestic critics. He replied:
It is difficult to judge, because many of the sceptics do not argue in a way that is really rational.
Is it only me mrsukyankee, or does it seem that there is more likelihood of a second referendum now? I know that all of my UK friends are remain supporters so my social media feed is biased.
Post by mrsukyankee on Dec 13, 2018 11:51:20 GMT -5
jamaicam, I don't know. It makes sense in my mind and seems to be supported quite a lot in the public but I'm not discounting the fact that we could end up with a hard Brexit due to idiocy in politics and the fact that I tend to live in a bit of a liberal bubble here.
jamaicam, I don't know. It makes sense in my mind and seems to be supported quite a lot in the public but I'm not discounting the fact that we could end up with a hard Brexit due to idiocy in politics and the fact that I tend to live in a bit of a liberal bubble here.
Do you have a sense of the timeline in terms of what happens next and when? In other words, what are the next key dates we should be aware of?
I’m trying to wrap my arms around it and can’t seem to find anything in the news articles I’m reading.
jamaicam , I don't know. It makes sense in my mind and seems to be supported quite a lot in the public but I'm not discounting the fact that we could end up with a hard Brexit due to idiocy in politics and the fact that I tend to live in a bit of a liberal bubble here.
Do you have a sense of the timeline in terms of what happens next and when? In other words, what are the next key dates we should be aware of?
I’m trying to wrap my arms around it and can’t seem to find anything in the news articles I’m reading.
May has said that there will be a vote on the Brexit Bill by January 21st I believe. The Commons are still going to be break for Christmas as usual.
Completely not to take away from the seriousness, but I related to George Takei’s sideline American perspective rather well. (Thanks very much for keeping us in the loop, ladies)
From the outside, it seems Britain and the E.U. need marriage counseling, not a divorce.