horsefly 4,287 Posted September 9, 2021 It's been mentioned many times before, by myself and others, that the government's desperation to do trade deals has lead to agreements that undermine food quality standards and workers rights. Now we find out that Truss has secretly agreed to allow the Australian government to ignore the environmental standards demanded of the Paris Agreement to tackle climate change. This is in direct contradiction to the statement made by Johnson about the deal; so another blatant lie chalked up against Johnson's name, and another proof that brexit has resulted in a race to the bottom for trading standards: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/uk-secretly-dropped-climate-promises-for-trade-deal-with-australia-leaked-emails-show/ar-AAOdAbV?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531 The British government secretly dropped a series of climate pledges in order to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with Australia, leaked emails appear to show. Liz Truss, the trade secretary, and Kwasi Kwarteng, the business secretary, decided to "drop both of the climate asks" from the text of the UK-Australia agreement in order to get it "over the line", according to the email from a senior official. A binding section that referenced the “Paris Agreement temperature goals” was scrubbed from the accord after pressure from the southern Hemipshere country’s government – which has a notoriously weak record on climate action. The embarrassing revelation comes just weeks before the government is due to host a landmark UN climate conference, COP26, in Glasgow – where it is supposed to ask countries to make stronger commitments to cutting emissions. Just last month Boris Johnson claimed any trade deal with Australia would, “include a chapter on trade and environment which not only reaffirms commitments to multilateral environmental agreements, including the Paris Agreement but also commits both parties to collaborate on climate and environmental issues”. The prime minister claimed that “more trade will not come at the expense of the environment”. In June the two countries reached an “agreement in principle” to cut tariffs and quotas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,135 Posted September 9, 2021 "They need us more that we need them". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58484454 UK on course to drop from Germany's top 10 trading partners As a result, German companies have been looking to source goods from EU suppliers instead of UK ones - and this trend is increasing, an expert said. "More and more small and medium-sized companies are ceasing to trade [with the UK] because of these hurdles," said Michael Schmidt, president of the British Chamber of Commerce in Germany. They "simply can't afford the extra burden of keeping up to date and complying with all the kicked-in customs rules, such as health certificates for cheese and other fresh products", he added. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,349 Posted September 9, 2021 Michel Barnier says France needs to regain its sovereignty from the ECJ and is proposing a referendum on immigration. https://twitter.com/republicains_an/status/1435901218283470853 Oh the irony, Foxy must have turned him during those long all nighters.😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,717 Posted September 9, 2021 ⬆️ Laughing at your neighbours curtains while your house is on fire. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,717 Posted September 9, 2021 Never ending...... Three mobile operators now plan return to charges for EU roaming. https://news.sky.com/story/three-mobile-operators-now-plan-return-to-charges-for-eu-roaming-12402896 PayPal raises fees between UK and Europe. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58492953 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,135 Posted September 9, 2021 Send Beefy Botham in to do a bit of envoying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,287 Posted September 10, 2021 8 hours ago, A Load of Squit said: Send Beefy Botham in to do a bit of envoying A rather brutal and vulgar demonstration of just how weak the UK's trading negotiation position is after brexit. We (correctly) wanted climate change clauses to be included in the deal, the Aussies said no, so we caved in. Shameful and pathetic! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 10, 2021 Downt **** the roar praaaawn wi me ya Pommie Baaaasted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,287 Posted September 10, 2021 Found a brexit positive......for Estonia: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/exclusive-we-are-benefitting-hugely-from-brexit-says-estonia-s-prime-minister/ar-AAOi5Rw?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531 Exclusive: We are benefitting hugely from Brexit, says Estonia’s prime minister Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,717 Posted September 11, 2021 The country is run by complete ******.* To fix a problem that they caused they are going to make bigger problems further on and, if this is to be believed, will actually be very dangerous. https://news.sky.com/story/hgv-driving-tests-to-be-relaxed-to-help-lorry-driver-shortages-ahead-of-christmas-12404161 "• Tests will be made shorter, with the reversing exercise element removed and the uncoupling and recoupling exercise for trailer tests removed - and they will not have to be tested separately by a third party." WTF does this even mean? Have they ever watched an artic being reversed? * The first statement won't be shocking to many. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooreMarriot 310 Posted September 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Herman said: The country is run by complete ******.* To fix a problem that they caused they are going to make bigger problems further on and, if this is to be believed, will actually be very dangerous. https://news.sky.com/story/hgv-driving-tests-to-be-relaxed-to-help-lorry-driver-shortages-ahead-of-christmas-12404161 "• Tests will be made shorter, with the reversing exercise element removed and the uncoupling and recoupling exercise for trailer tests removed - and they will not have to be tested separately by a third party." WTF does this even mean? Have they ever watched an artic being reversed? * The first statement won't be shocking to many. I have a national cycling proficiency badge from the 1960s which I understand now entitles me to drive an HGV and my application for a licence is in the post. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,749 Posted September 11, 2021 38 minutes ago, MooreMarriot said: I have a national cycling proficiency badge from the 1960s which I understand now entitles me to drive an HGV and my application for a licence is in the post. I didn't think that Brexit was supposed to lower standards. I guess that was yet another Johnson / Brexit lie. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,287 Posted September 11, 2021 59 minutes ago, MooreMarriot said: I have a national cycling proficiency badge from the 1960s which I understand now entitles me to drive an HGV and my application for a licence is in the post. Sorry! You're over qualified. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,349 Posted September 11, 2021 Posted without comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,190 Posted September 11, 2021 Responded without comment https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/10/uk-trade-with-eu-falls-as-brexit-and-covid-drive-down-exports 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,717 Posted September 11, 2021 Posted without comment too.😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,190 Posted September 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Herman said: Posted without comment too.😉 Yougov now have Labour ahead by 2 points. In fact all polls seem similar but The Express have found one that actually puts the conservatives in front, maybe the one that sees Johnson sacked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 12, 2021 I now have an ebike so could help on the shorter routes without endangering the climate. Sliced salami and Ryvita would be a beginning. Pringles would require panniers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,190 Posted September 13, 2021 Nothing positive here I am afraid. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/uk-ports-brexit-food-imports-b1918094.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,182 Posted September 13, 2021 43 minutes ago, Well b back said: Nothing positive here I am afraid. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/uk-ports-brexit-food-imports-b1918094.html But we were told everything was in place last year? I want to see all the correct checks taking place at the border, without cost or delay to British people and businesses. Take back control Not much to ask for Is it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,717 Posted September 14, 2021 It's not as if they've literally had years to plan for this. Anyway, Ol' Frosty is shaking his fist at the EU again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 14, 2021 What exactly is the type of Oven in number 10? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted September 16, 2021 Hey hey, a veritable bonfire of pesky EU regulations ... except most are UK regulations. Still it's a bonfire! https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018386/Brexit_opportunities-_regulatory_reforms.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted September 16, 2021 Looks like the shortage will lead to more female lorry drivers being trained, a great opportunity with increased pay levels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,717 Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Surfer said: Hey hey, a veritable bonfire of pesky EU regulations ... except most are UK regulations. Still it's a bonfire! https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018386/Brexit_opportunities-_regulatory_reforms.pdf It's probably the only way people will keep warm this winter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,287 Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Surfer said: Hey hey, a veritable bonfire of pesky EU regulations ... except most are UK regulations. Still it's a bonfire! https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1018386/Brexit_opportunities-_regulatory_reforms.pdf For quite some time I thought it must be a spoof to highlight the stupidity of sacrificing trade and the UK economy, but it's actually a genuine document. Seems the government is hell-bent on making the UK a less safe place to be, particularly when it comes to HGVs and farming practices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,135 Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-plans-to-capitalise-on-new-brexit-freedoms Announcement builds on recommendations from the Taskforce for Regulatory Reform, Innovation and Growth (TIGRR) led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith. A tiger led by IDS, sounds grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat! Edited September 16, 2021 by A Load of Squit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
How I Wrote Elastic Man 1,182 Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Van wink said: Looks like the shortage will lead to more female lorry drivers being trained, a great opportunity with increased pay levels. I think that's good news However, if we had only thought to train up more drivers before the other ones left..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites