It has been a week at Westminster that was an embarrassment for all British citizens residing in the EU, whether they are dual-nationals or not. By chance today, I was asked by someone where I came from. I jokingly replied that I was a British/French national, but that once a withdrawal agreement was agreed, I […]
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Brexit Musings (38) – Is There Anybody Who Can Deliver Brexit?
Theresa May knows – just like the rest of us – that the hard line Brexiteers within her own party, and the opposition, could not even deliver a loaf of bread to your doorstep, yet alone Brexit to the country. Oh! I do love the UK. It’s the land of my childhood, […]
Citizens’ Rights After Brexit: What Is There To Be Grateful About?
For British citizens living in the EU-27, Brussels is negating one of the fundaments of its own Union – freedom of onward movement – after Brexit. The UK appears to be turning a blind eye – at least for now. The Netherlands has become the latest EU-27 member state to […]
Brexit Musings (37) – Blue Tuesday
I ask myself this – what can possibly go wrong next Tuesday, when MP’s vote on Theresa May’s EU deal, that we don’t already know about? Here are my predictions: The prime minister loses by 400 votes. She then resigns having admitted that plan B was, in fact, the rejected deal. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn […]
Brexit Musings (36) – Theresa May’s Vultures: “I Dunno, What You Wanna Do With The Deal?”
Do you remember that wonderful scene in Walt Disney’s Jungle Book, where a group of hippy-looking vultures just don’t know what to do? Well, it seems that our merry bunch of Brexiteers don’t know what to do either. But it’s not passing the day that’s a problem, it’s passing that bloody Brexit deal. Here’s the […]
“Operation Brock” – It Will Be Alright On The Night…Won’t It, Boris?
Boris Johnson just loves writing for the Daily Telegraph, doesn’t he? Week-in-week-out, we are treated to the very best of English prose, filled with euphemisms and eloquence. His latest piece is no exception to the rule. For good old BJ, the future’s bright, the future’s Brexit and – don’t worry ’cause it’ll all be alright […]
Brexit Musings (35) – British Ferry Firm Seaborne Confuses “Brexit Deal” With “Happy Meal”
What’s the difference between a cargo full of cheap imitations labelled “Made in Taiwan” and the same cargo full of Happy Meals – from “you know who” – comprising quarter pounders and French fries? Well, if you don’t know the answer, don’t worry because you’re not the only one. The British novices in cross-Channel disasters, […]
London’s Eye On Europe
They don’t politicise Union Jacks being waved at the Last Night of the Proms, accompanying a defiant melody, overflowing with pomp and circumstance. They applaud the vain attempt to remind everybody that if Britannia doesn’t rule the waves anymore, she certainly deserves to. Forgotten are the days of dark colonialism associated with Britain’s mastery of Neptune’s […]
Brexit Musings (34): Don’t Panic Mister Mainwaring – The Army Is Taking Over!!
It’s a sign that all is not quiet on the seats of Westminster – the army is getting ready for a no-deal Brexit. Even Donald Trump is recalling his boys out of Syria, to get ready for the big day in March. Brexit is so much more important than Syria. But, wait a minute! Brexit […]
Brexit Means Brexit, And Water’s Water – Now Tell Me What You Know
If the highlight of Theresa May’s latest encounter with the EU is us trying to lip-read what Jean-Claude Juncker said to her, Brexit really is just as boring as we thought it was. The way JC had his arm around her as she was trying to vent her disapproval, emphasizes that misogyny is not out […]