John B

My heroes from my teenage years were George Kirby and Terry Paine

I agree we can finish 8th or higher but I doubt that we will

When are we going to f-ing wake up to the catastrophe our 'leaders' are taking us to through Brexit ?

Starmer, the shadow Brexit secretary, will later today lay out Labour’s six tests for any deal – saying that it the new relationship between Britain and the EU must be based upon “partnership” and begin with a comprehensive trade agreement as well as continued cooperation on science, security, research and technology. If his tests are not met, Labour will not back the deal in the commons. He will warn of the danger of leaving Europe without a deal, which he fears is the preferred option of many Tory Brexiteers, saying: “The biggest danger currently facing British businesses, jobs and living standards is the chance of the Prime Minister exiting the EU without a deal.” “This is the worst of all possible outcomes….The Prime Minister should end this unnecessary uncertainty now by committing to establish appropriate transitional arrangements starting on 29 March 2019 and lasting until a full and collaborative EU-UK treaty can be agreed.” The deal must provide “exact same benefits” from Europe for the British economy Starmer says, quoting the Brexit secretary David Davis’s own words in the commons. “All of us want the best for Britain. But the stakes are high and the Prime Minister’s approach so far does not bode well,” he is expected to add in his speech to Chatham House. “Failure to meet the tests I have set out today will of course affect how Labour votes in the house of commons.” “The prime minister should be under no illusion that Labour will not support a deal that fails to reflect core British values and the six tests I have set out today.” Starmer’s six tests for the Brexit deal are: 1. Does it ensure a strong and collaborative future relationship with the EU? 2. Does it deliver the “exact same benefits” as we currently have as members of the Single Market and Customs Union? 3. Does it ensure the fair management of migration in the interests of the economy and communities? 4. Does it defend rights and protections and prevent a race to the bottom? 5. Does it protect national security and our capacity to tackle cross-border crime? 6. Does it deliver for all regions and nations of the UK?

Survation says UK would now vote 54-46 to REMAIN in EU! Exposes the sheer criminal folly of basing policy on one narrow referendum result

I voted Remain too because of my concerns with the economy if we left the EU Batman was not worried if I remember but I think he was wrong Household income falling at fastest rate since 1976 as UK savings rates crash as Economic growth e has come to an abrupt halt as consumers raid piggy banks to battle rising inflation and stalled wages 629 The consumer-driven momentum that has kept the British economy afloat since the Brexit vote is declining rapidly, with new data showing households in the grip of the most protracted squeeze on living standards since the economic crisis of the mid-1970s. Against a backdrop of rising prices and stagnant wage growth, incomes adjusted for inflation have now fallen for three successive quarters, the first time this has occurred since the International Monetary Fund had to bail Britain out in 1976. At the same time, the amount being set aside as savings has now slipped to just 1.7% of disposable income – the lowest level on record, and a fraction of the near-10% average for the last 50 years. Just a year ago, it was more than three times the current rate. The new data from the Office for National Statistics shows that in the first three months of 2017, the mounting financial pressure on consumers brought the UK’s strong performance following last summer’s Brexit vote to an abrupt halt. On Thursday, separate figures showed an unexpected jump in consumer credit. Households borrowed an extra £1.7bn in May - £300m more than had been expected – on credit cards, personal loans and car finance. A survey of consumer confidence also showed a steep decline. Despite saving less and borrowing more, consumers still reined in their spending, contributing to economic growth confirmed today at just 0.2% – the lowest of any of the major G7 industrial nations.

How are you going to feel when Parliament says enough is enough and Brexit is stopped when most sensible people realise it is going to be an economic and social disasteri

I think he means you are talking economic drivel As Productivity is a key factor in the performance of the UK Economy. Increasing national productivity will raise living standards because more real income improves people's ability to purchase goods and services increasing growth and improving housing and NHS education . The UK has appalling productivity compared with other EU countries and has led to poor wages for most my wife who works in a school gets 1% per year well below inflation

For the first time in years I am not looking forward to this season just think we are going to struggle especially if we lose one or two of our defensive players just hope I am wrong

If wages go up usually deficts go down as there is more growth in the economy. I dont think you realise that the Tory's adopted Austerity to shrink the state they did not have to but they did that is why the country is in such a bad state economically and why lots of people voted for brexit

Penalties - Saved: England 3-4 Germany Nathan Redmond for England not much of a surprise unfortunately

One year on, and I still haven't heard a single credible argument from a Brexiteer on the benefits of Brexit.

Serious question about Brexit at what point do we ask the obvious question: "What exactly are we going through all this **** for?"

Yes rain prevented play as Hampshire started their innings Anderson is a great bowler in these conditions I expect it is muggy and the ball is swinging

Just get rid of him and get someone in who wants to play for SFC

Very True Every indicator, every piece of evidence, every person of competence, is telling us loud and clear Brexit is going to be a disaster but will it be stopped. I doubt it

Davis Originally said there would be a serious row if Trade Talks were not allowed in parallel http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/how-brexit-talks-work-row-10421200 Mark Carney and Philip Hammond have delivered their belated Mansion House speeches the economy seems pretty poor because of Brexit . What’s the message, taking Carney first: First, we’re on a knife edge and forget interest rate rises. Second, the economy will be harmed by Brexit and no one can stop that. Third, there is no cake and no one will be eating it. Fourth, without a transitional agreement soon it’s not just cake we’ll be dreaming of. And then Hammond: Fifth, we must stay in the Customs Union even if we say we’ve left it. Sixth, we must have migration, so the question of control is almost irrelevant. Seventh, we must have a very long transition out of the EU. I think he means very long indeed. Eighth, he can do mumbo jumbo on tax, debt, globalisation and trade, none of which makes any economic sense at all. The man if ignorant when it comes to macroeconomics.

I think you will find it is a very big problem As it is Islamic extremism which stokes resentment in the Muslim Community and it enhances ISIS grip on some parts parts of the Muslim Community

I think what you are saying is BREXIT sucks so lets stay in the EU

McDonnell is quite good on Economics so why not especially he is against Austerity which ultimately makes you and me poorer

And me and loads of people in Southampton who voted Labour in large numbers which exceeded the Vote of the Tories in Test and Itchen

Theresa May did warn us about a coalition of chaos. Amazing to see the Conservative party put themselves above the country in priority twice in less than a year. They really are the party for themselves. and according to John Major they are doing it again with the DUP by putting the peace process at risk AS May does not necessarily need to do a deal with any smaller party. May’s Tories are only seven MPs short of a majority. She is therefore in a strong position – much stronger than Labour would be, for example – to run an effective minority government. Minority governments always have to make deals as they go along, but it is practically inconceivable that the DUP would be tempted to join with all the opposition parties to vote the Tories down, especially as that defeat might open the door to a Labour government headed by Jeremy Corbyn, whose views on Ireland the DUP absolutely abhors.

I doubt if the 673 MEPs you mention are not xenaphobic as most Brexiters as they pass laws which make the EU better which ultimately includes you and me. Something like 90% of the laws if not more are agreed by the the UK prior to them being passed to the European Parliament by the way 40 years - of anti EU press propaganda 2 years - since Cameron was elected and offered a referendum 1 year - since the referendum 3 months - since Article 50 And still no brexiters can present a workable way to proceed. Let alone provide actual, real, 'benefits & opportunities' that they keep trumpeting but never name. Perhaps it's just a really, really, dumb idea.

About 8 I think But anyone who isn't a hardline ideologically biased eurosceptic can see the damage Hard Brexit would cause.

Have you heard or read about anybody from the EU saying they will go out of their way to make sure we suffer I havent but if you have let me know In fact I just heard the Irish Foreign minister say the EU will not go out of their way to make sure we suffer It is something dreamed up by the Right Wing Press