Agree, totally meaningless. Minor benefit caps are not going to cut migration significantly and the future may be worse. How long before they decide to admit Albania or Turkey?
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostAgree, totally meaningless. Minor benefit caps are not going to cut migration significantly and the future may be worse. How long before they decide to admit Albania or Turkey?
Albania I shudder. The Albanian doormen at the Mandarin Oriental will give you a taste of what is on offer. BUPA seems to be mopping up all their nurses to compliment the Spanish ones they have installed at the Cromwell Hospital. The rest of Albania seems to be playing the shell game (3 balls & a cup) on Westminster bridge.
BBC 11:49 Boris Johnson to 'remain shtum' until PM reveals package
Actually this makes me shudder even more. Wave it elsewhere David.Last edited by clearedforlanding; 20 February 2016, 11:27.Comment
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Clearly nothing would have satisfied you kippers so your opinions are irrelevant really.
I'm a bit surprised about the child benefit thing as that's obviously one gripe a lot of people have. So that's a win. And although "ever closer union" is just words and doesn't mean anything in practical terms making it clear the UK can opt-out of it is a good symbolic gesture.
I think this may be enough to win over some of the undecideds, but he was never going to achieve immigration caps.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostAnd although "ever closer union" is just words and doesn't mean anything in practical terms making it clear the UK can opt-out of it is a good symbolic gesture..
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Originally posted by clearedforlanding View PostEU referendum date announced - 23 June
All the countries should have a referendum.
But I have a feeling that UK will maintain in EU.Comment
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostI think this may be enough to win over some of the undecideds, but he was never going to achieve immigration caps.Comment
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Originally posted by clearedforlanding View PostEU referendum date announced - 23 June
BBC had "Donald Tusk" as a caption whilst Cameron was speaking. Perhaps we can keep the EU but lose the BBC?Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostClearly nothing would have satisfied you kippers so your opinions are irrelevant really.
I'm a bit surprised about the child benefit thing as that's obviously one gripe a lot of people have. So that's a win. And although "ever closer union" is just words and doesn't mean anything in practical terms making it clear the UK can opt-out of it is a good symbolic gesture.
I think this may be enough to win over some of the undecideds, but he was never going to achieve immigration caps.
While child benefit, as indeed any of the benefits issues are an annoyance I don't think they get to the core of the situation. Whether these benefits are limited to 1 year or 10 years, I think for many the core issue is the sheer volume of immigration and all that entails be it pressure on housing, schools, jobs, unrest, etc.
Originally posted by Bee View PostAt least you have a referendum.
All the countries should have a referendum.
But I have a feeling that UK will maintain in EU.Comment
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