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Westminstenders: The May Compromise

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RedToothBrush · 02/04/2019 19:20

After a marathon cabinet meeting, which no one seems to have resigned from, May has had another podium moment.

This time instead of blaming everyone but herself, she's gone for the 'let's compromise approach' to Corbyn.

This comes after Nick Boles crossed the floor saying his side wasn't prepared to compromise on anything after May secretly whipped on a 'free' vote against him.

May also said she we needed more of an extension to the 22nd May but without promise of EU elections this means No Deal inevitable if May can't pass the WA by then. Provided EU allow an extension until then without EU elections.

She also hinted at respecting a majority idea over indicative votes, if she and Corbyn fail to agree - remembering she tried successfully to sabotage that last night.

Already many are saying this is a trap to ensnare others into the mess that is Brexit in the blame game. With no deal ultimately the end goal.

The idea that May can find a compromise with Corbyn seems a fantasy.

And the EU might have every reason to refuse a longer extension under the circumstances.

For May to compromise she surely would have to break the Tories to do it as Labour will only go for a soft option which is unacceptable to the ERG. Unless her idea of compromise is simply its the WA or No deal which it seems hard to conceive Labour going near with the realistic prospect of the next PM being a hardliner.

All in all it seems more likely to be a framing exercise in damage limitation rather than something which has more substance and a realistic prospect of working. And if that's really the case, it certainly would explain why no one's resigned yet.

Indicative Votes 3 and a pretty dodgy Cooper Amendment designed to be a last ditch attempt to prevent no deal are both scheduled.

Its desparation stakes and the EU more or less have us down as a failed state. And the pro Brexit bombs don't really add much optimist to the mood.

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DGRossetti · 03/04/2019 15:29

Cheese is a sore subject - chez Rossetti. With faux "delicatessens" part of the mix. Unless I'm missing something, it's generally a trip to London, or a visit from the folks (they always bring a food parcel).

Mind you, I was in Selfridges London not long ago, and they seem to have a lot less variety - certainly in bread - than in the 80s.

I suspect for a lot of Leavers, a taste for foreign food is a red flag ....

DGRossetti · 03/04/2019 15:30

Didn't de Gaulle once throw his hands up in exasperation and say How can you govern a country with 686 types of cheese ?

67chevvyimpala · 03/04/2019 15:31

I'm not mithered.

Can make eating out tricky if I don't fancy meat.

missclimpson · 03/04/2019 15:34

I think Cantal is a pretty good Wensleydale substitute, I like Ossau Iraty, but I just can't find anything like Red Leicester. I tried Mimolette as it is the right colour but not keen at all.
After fifteen years in Normandy I am pretty bored by the inevitable Camembert served at every occasion. Our organic shop does Gouda with cumin which is nice.

dreichuplands · 03/04/2019 15:35

FOM is my red line, it is what I really value for my dc. Heck I've even made sure they are pretty fluent in another EU language.
But I don't see it staying, too many people see it as a problem including both main party leaders.

67chevvyimpala · 03/04/2019 15:37

FOM will not stay.
Its become too toxic, too tired up with Farage and leave.eu.

Motheroffourdragons · 03/04/2019 15:37

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Sostenueto · 03/04/2019 15:40
OMGithurts · 03/04/2019 15:41

Shady Backroom is my favourite fudge flavour.

AutumnCrow · 03/04/2019 15:41

@SassyBadger thanks for the Wigmore / Banks info. I'll have a look on Twitter. (Asking for a friend ...)

DGRossetti · 03/04/2019 15:43

So removing FOM - how far down the list does the UK go in terms of a "good deal" ? Presumably worse than Switzerland ?

67chevvyimpala · 03/04/2019 15:44

omgithurts 🤣🤣🤣

tobee · 03/04/2019 15:44

Hmmm cheese!

I'm sure I've posted this picture before?

Westminstenders: The May Compromise
tobee · 03/04/2019 15:46

Having to watch BBC news right now as John Redwood on bbc parliament and JRM on Sky 🥴🤢🤮

Motheroffourdragons · 03/04/2019 15:47

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1tisILeClerc · 03/04/2019 15:47

{How can you govern a country with 686 types of cheese ?}
Exactly, but which 5 of them are similar to a very strong cheddar that doesn't cost an arm and 2 legs?
If I live long enough I will get there eventually.
Comte goes down well, and I have an expanding waistline and rapidly declining bank balance to prove it.
Thank you one and all.
Meanwhile, backroom fudge.
There is some Norwegian cheese that tastes like fudge.

GeistohneGrenzen · 03/04/2019 15:48

Speaking of cheese... we had a young French student staying with us in the 70s and she became so enamoured of beans on toast that she insisted on taking home a large sliced white loaf and as many tins of baked beans she could pack in her case Grin

Butterymuffin · 03/04/2019 15:48

I don't understant the upside for Corbyn of enabling a Tory Brexit.

I'm now having a horrible feeling that the Corbyn team are taking the 'Labour voters who don't like it will have nowhere else to go, so what are they going to do? ' line of thinking on this.

Justanothermile · 03/04/2019 15:48

Radio 5 Live for me, all day if I'm pottering about. Smile

ElenadeClermont · 03/04/2019 15:50

I can eat cheddar if I have to, but not a fan. More of a smoked cheese fan. The Clermont family's cheese intake is not very big.

BercowsSilkTie · 03/04/2019 15:51

Grilled cheese sandwiches made with Mexicana cheese for the win.

What's happening? I've been out and about a lot today and the news doesn't tell me much. No surprise there. When will we know the outcome of the T&C meeting?

I should probably do twitter but fear I'd get the rage.

Littlespaces · 03/04/2019 15:52

Labour voters who don't like it will have nowhere else to go, so what are they going to do? ' line of thinking on this.

It is the floating voters he needs to worry about and they will be pissed off if he enables a Tory Brexit.

DarlingNikita · 03/04/2019 15:52

Shady Backroom is my favourite fudge flavour.

I thought it was an expensive paint colour?

SassyBadger · 03/04/2019 15:52

I've had that fudgy Norwegian cheese. I don't quite approve of it. I think it opened the gates that led to the cheese abomination that was........Chocolate Philadelphia Envy

tobee · 03/04/2019 15:55

Hey up! Ian Blackford and pals

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