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The freedom to have a blue passport rather than the EUSSR imposed burgundy passport like this:Originally posted by WTFH View PostWhat do you consider the important things?
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It's nothing to do with EU rules, but all about WTO rules. And we know Brexiters are very pro-WTO rules, so its all OK.
Originally posted by Somone on TwitterThe UK was also obliged by the WTO Government Procurement Agreement to put the contract to open international tender. Yup, that's the same WTO whose rules Brexiteers are always saying are great for Britain. So are they now insisting that Britain pull out of the WTO too?Taking a break from contractingComment
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Even the word passport comes from the FrenchOriginally posted by billybiro View PostPost-Brexit passports set to be made by Franco-Dutch firm
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...nco-dutch-firm
Ha ha ha... Where is your independent, taking-back-control national pride now????
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I don't care about who makes my passport as long as the following remain truly British.
British Airways
Cadbury
Mini
Jaguar
HP Sauce
House of Fraser
Sarson's Vinegar
Branston Pickle
Walkers Crisps
Newcastle Brown Ale
London Buses
Tetley Tea
Thames Water
Man U FC
etc etc
Makes yer proud 'innit?
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not if you are French they put national security issues in the way of buying anything foreign.Originally posted by billybiro View PostDo EU rules obligate us to award the winners of those tenders to non-UK companies too?Comment
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oh! - thank you kindly gov'nor <touches place where forelock used to be>Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostShort concise and to the point.
10/10
- Proper toff you are!!
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