(1410) Afternoon all.
22. That sinking feeling
21. Former UKIP, Brexit, briefly Reformer, Vicky, just posted
“Nigel Farage has a consistent pattern of behaviour. He rallies dedicated patriots and grassroots supporters to achieve big goals: first forcing the EU referendum and delivering the Brexit vote, then building Reform UK into a serious political force. But history shows what happens next. Once victory is secured or he gets the deal he wants, such as the partnership, pact, or “reverse takeover” arrangement with the Conservatives he has long hinted at to donors and in reports, he dumps the very people who did the hard work: the loyal patriots, the activists, and those who expected to stand as candidates. In short: Farage uses committed supporters to gain power, then discards them when they are no longer useful to his ambitions. The grassroots who built the movements and parties are left behind once the top prize is in sight.”
20. Sad thing the state of kids who have the vote
I commented: “Good idea, done well but why oh why the horrible noise drowning out what each person was saying? This is a very American habit … they can’t just have people conversing, they have to use mood music to persuade. Not a good look.”
19. Moo corner
18. Complete impunity these days?
17. Think I’ve found a political home
16. Timing and speed
16 – AI bollox.
According to Guido….
Chagos Surrender Paused
Later in Hamish Falconer’s statements to the Commons, the crucial line, that US concerns are “very significant“:
“We are now discussing those concerns with the United States directly. We have a process going through Parliament in relation to the treaty. We will bring that back to Parliament at the appropriate time. We are pausing for discussions with our American counterparts.”