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British government to activate full 'no-deal' Brexit preparations

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This is what they should have been preparing for since 24th June 2016.

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Yeah, 'cos if you're gonna do stoopid you may as well do 150% full-on stoopid.

Just ask the people if they want May's deal, No deal or No Brexit.

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Everyone's getting a bit carried away, Britain needs a clear break from the EU where they govern themselves. Theresa May has wasted two years chasing after a false hope instead of stitching up independent deals with countries around the world.

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British politicians have done more for the cause of Irish reunification in the past 2 years than one would have thought possible.

Varadakar must not back down. No concessions!

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Apparently, some people still think that "the Irish should really know their place".

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-46528952

Must be tough on the Brexiteers who want to have their cake and eat it, too.

Or maybe they'll starve the Irish in order to get what they want? Nice bit of insensitivity from Patel,

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/tory-mp-threatens-ireland-with-brexit-food-shortages-890762.html

Have your Brexit, by all means. I'm not in favor of a second referendum because the people have spoken. But don't think it won't have consequences.

The end is nigh for the union and good riddance to it, too.

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Yer average Brexiteer is a quare auld creature. Oh sure, they'll laugh at Father Ted (whilst claiming it's actually British), they'll frequent the legion of rubbish themed pubs, raise a pint on "Saint Patty's" (if they're a US supporter of Brexit) and shed a sentimental tear when they listen to Danny Boy but an actual United Ireland? A nation once again? The culmination of centuries of colonial oppression being finally ended?

Charlatans.

Those plans include setting aside space on ferries to ensure a regular flow of medical supplies and keeping 3,500 armed forces personnel ready to support the government with its contingency plans.

Just keep the soldiers out of the occupied 6 counties, thanks. Otherwise, good luck with your endeavours.

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Cleo : Just ask the people if they want May's deal, No deal or No Brexit

No thanks ! May's deal or no brexit should be the terms of the second referendum.

No deal is further insanity.

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No deal is further insanity.

Aye, but Brexiteers seem to embrace the madness and political fallout right now.

I do wonder if the downvoters have even a slightest notion about how the process could affect Ireland? If it seems I bang on about that particular side to the topic, my apologies but it's simply because Brexit affects more than just the UK.

But, as ever, Ireland is left out of the discourse.

I'll say it again - whilst the referendum result disappointed myself and many other people who, despite the failings of the EU (and there are many) voted remain - I respect the outcome.

The people voted for leave. But also, it's time for them to respect that leave will have ramifications for the entire UK. Which includes NI/6 counties.

Nobody wants the GFA to fail, that's for sure. But if the Brexit massive are so callous as to the fallout, why are they so fearful of Irish unification? What on earth did they expect pushing for a hard border?

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Good luck on the Irish - Northern Irish border

Then good luck with Scotland seceding

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The people voted for Brexit. The British government is currently attempting to betray the people.

Or, the British government is attempting to save the country from a major crisis that a bunch of dumb asses caused.

Either way, Theresa May is a disaster.

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