Northern Irish DUP says will not support UK PM May's Brexit deal

 

Northern Ireland's DUP leader Arlene Foster holds her notes after meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, outside Stormont Parliament Building in Belfast, Northern Ireland February 6, 2019. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

 

LONDON (Reuters) - The Northern Irish party which props up Prime Minister Theresa May's government said on Wednesday it would not support her Brexit divorce deal.

 

DUP leader Arlene Foster told Sky she could not sign up to something that would damage the Union.

 

In a separate statement, the DUP said: "We will not be supporting the government if they table a fresh meaningful vote."

 

The DUP said May's deal "poses an unacceptable threat to the integrity of the United Kingdom and will inevitably limit the United Kingdom's ability to negotiate on the type of a future relationship with the EU."

 

(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge and Costas Pitas; editing by Stephen Addison)

 

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DUP, the “no surrender” monkeys of the British Isles.

 

I look forward to the day when the people of Northern Ireland cast a vote for Irish reunification ... just to watch their angry red faces. 

 

 

12 minutes ago, AlexRich said:

DUP, the “no surrender” monkeys of the British Isles.

 

I look forward to the day when the people of Northern Ireland cast a vote for Irish reunification ... just to watch their angry red faces. 

 

 

The United Kingdom should invite the Republic of Ireland to leave the E.U and come and join us in the U.K 

16 minutes ago, sanemax said:

The United Kingdom should invite the Republic of Ireland to leave the E.U and come and join us in the U.K 

Is that your best shot now?

Just now, SheungWan said:

Is that your best shot now?

Its a solution to the Irish border problem , dont forget that the RoI also initially voted to leave the E.U

2 minutes ago, sanemax said:

Its a solution to the Irish border problem , dont forget that the RoI also initially voted to leave the E.U

Jeez! You guys aren't joking!

35 minutes ago, AlexRich said:

DUP, the “no surrender” monkeys of the British Isles.

I look forward to the day when the people of Northern Ireland cast a vote for Irish reunification ... just to watch their angry red faces. 

Don't forget, the DUP are just be topping up the Labour Party vote. So what monkeys are Labour?

Forget the DUP, she still has many of her own party still opposed to it, no way can she get it through on Friday, that is if Bercow will allow it, possibly the reason he will not allow it is he is a Tory and it is humiliating the party.

46 minutes ago, AlexRich said:

I look forward to the day when the people of Northern Ireland cast a vote for Irish reunification ... just to watch their angry red faces. 

 

 

As much as I would love to see that day there still to many bigots on both sides of the fence.

3 minutes ago, Basil B said:

Forget the DUP, she still has many of her own party still opposed to it, no way can she get it through on Friday, that is if Bercow will allow it, possibly the reason he will not allow it is he is a Tory and it is humiliating the party.

Isnt Bercow an anti Trump , Anti Brexit lefty ?

1 minute ago, sanemax said:

Isnt Bercow an anti Trump , Anti Brexit lefty ?

Well he was a Tory, but as the speaker he is supposed to be natural.

6 minutes ago, Basil B said:

Well he was a Tory, but as the speaker he is supposed to be natural.

I think you mean neutral, unless you are referring to his hair tints.

4 minutes ago, SheungWan said:

I think you mean neutral, unless you are referring to his hair tints.

Yes...

 

Being glued to the BBC news all evening, it is electric in Westminster. 

Edited March 27, 20197 yr by Basil B

21 minutes ago, sanemax said:

Isnt Bercow an anti Trump , Anti Brexit lefty ?

Former Conservative Party Member of Parliament. Arsenal FC Supporter.

Edited March 27, 20197 yr by SheungWan

2 hours ago, Basil B said:

Being glued to the BBC news all evening, it is electric in Westminster. 

In the event, bit like watching a 0-0 draw.

Why not..it makes sense

Is that your best shot now?

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Arsenal..that explains it..always thebridesmaid..never the bride..but their footie is quite attractive to watch[emoji6]

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1 hour ago, SheungWan said:

In the event, bit like watching a 0-0 draw.

With Bercow playing for the home side.

4 hours ago, sanemax said:

The United Kingdom should invite the Republic of Ireland to leave the E.U and come and join us in the U.K 

And why would the Republic of Ireland want to leave the EU and join the UK? Before joining the EEC, Ireland had no agribusiness and very little industry and the economy was captive to the UK. Such was its price-taking status, once the Republic of Ireland joined the EEC, the price of cattle doubled and then trebled over a period of less than a year as the new markets opened up.

 

Now, less than 15% of the Republic of Ireland's trade is with the UK. And while the Irish would prefer that the UK have a close relationship with the EU, once the UK has left the EU, Ireland will be the only English speaking country in the EU, which means that the UK will no longer get those direct foreign investment projects.

 

And remember the once great City of London? Dublin is now getting some of those specialist financial companies to join the growing financial centre in Dublin where, among other factors, Ireland has cornered the aircraft leasing market globally.

 

Ireland is growing at a tremendous rate and is not riven by class divisions or divisions of any other kind. "Of, but what about the divisions in Northern Ireland?" I hear you ask. Yes, that part of the island belongs to the UK which is a country divided by Brexit and so many other divisions.

 

So, remind me again why the Republic of Ireland might want to join the UK?

 

In recent polls, 92% of the population of the Republic indicated they were in favor of staying in the EU.

4 hours ago, Basil B said:

Yes...

 

Being glued to the BBC news all evening, it is electric in Westminster. 

Riveting I've been glued to BRC backroom casting couch to the sticky end????    

They however DO LIKE THE FINANCIAL HANDOUTS FROM BRUSSELS ..IE..MASSIVE UK MONEY.

And why would the Republic of Ireland want to leave the EU and join the UK? Before joining the EEC, Ireland had no agribusiness and very little industry and the economy was captive to the UK. Such was its price-taking status, once the Republic of Ireland joined the EEC, the price of cattle doubled and then trebled over a period of less than a year as the new markets opened up.
 
Now, less than 15% of the Republic of Ireland's trade is with the UK. And while the Irish would prefer that the UK have a close relationship with the EU, once the UK has left the EU, Ireland will be the only English speaking country in the EU, which means that the UK will no longer get those direct foreign investment projects.
 
And remember the once great City of London? Dublin is now getting some of those specialist financial companies to join the growing financial centre in Dublin where, among other factors, Ireland has cornered the aircraft leasing market globally.
 
Ireland is growing at a tremendous rate and is not riven by class divisions or divisions of any other kind. "Of, but what about the divisions in Northern Ireland?" I hear you ask. Yes, that part of the island belongs to the UK which is a country divided by Brexit and so many other divisions.
 
So, remind me again why the Republic of Ireland might want to join the UK?
 
In recent polls, 92% of the population of the Republic indicated they were in favor of staying in the EU.

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5 hours ago, Basil B said:

As much as I would love to see that day there still to many bigots on both sides of the fence.

There ought to be a referendum on unifying all of Ireland.  But everybody in the whole of the island should vote

5 minutes ago, NeoDinosaw said:

There ought to be a referendum on unifying all of Ireland.  But everybody in the whole of the island should vote

Republic of Irish people dont really want the North though , they are happy enough with the six southern  Counties and dont want any more troubles

1 hour ago, Proboscis said:

And why would the Republic of Ireland want to leave the EU and join the UK? Before joining the EEC, Ireland had no agribusiness and very little industry and the economy was captive to the UK. Such was its price-taking status, once the Republic of Ireland joined the EEC, the price of cattle doubled and then trebled over a period of less than a year as the new markets opened up.

 

Now, less than 15% of the Republic of Ireland's trade is with the UK. And while the Irish would prefer that the UK have a close relationship with the EU, once the UK has left the EU, Ireland will be the only English speaking country in the EU, which means that the UK will no longer get those direct foreign investment projects.

 

And remember the once great City of London? Dublin is now getting some of those specialist financial companies to join the growing financial centre in Dublin where, among other factors, Ireland has cornered the aircraft leasing market globally.

 

Ireland is growing at a tremendous rate and is not riven by class divisions or divisions of any other kind. "Of, but what about the divisions in Northern Ireland?" I hear you ask. Yes, that part of the island belongs to the UK which is a country divided by Brexit and so many other divisions.

 

So, remind me again why the Republic of Ireland might want to join the UK?

 

In recent polls, 92% of the population of the Republic indicated they were in favor of staying in the EU.

No harm in asking though .

Something has gone horribly wrong when genuine leavers are thankful for the DUP torpedoing the eu/may deal ????!

 

Not that it matters, as we're still reliant on MPs trying to find a way to get out of the referendum result - brexit......

The only thing of note from yesterday was the Moggs interview on 'Peston' explaining his stance re the DUP etc.

Here's a taster (his total airtime was several mins each side of the break)  :

 

Edited March 28, 20197 yr by evadgib

6 hours ago, sanemax said:

The United Kingdom should invite the Republic of Ireland to leave the E.U and come and join us in the U.K 

Obvious solution is just to stay in the EU.

2 hours ago, malagateddy said:

Why not..it makes sense

 

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To Baldrick.

JRM deciding to support the eu/may deal - only proves that politicians can't be trusted in any way.....

17 minutes ago, AlexRich said:

Obvious solution is just to stay in the EU.

Yes, the majority of the electorate will have no problem with this - even though they voted to leave.....

 

Even MPs aren't stupid enough to believe this type of drivel!