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[Izuna]

Can't bring myself to watch it. Here for the live blogs.

 

[oti]

we're gonna make a fairer UK by turning into a tax haven yay

 

[Tak3n]

It's not stupid, some of the most successful countries in Europe are "half in", like Norway and Switzerland.

We are not those countries though, it simply wont work... I know 99.9999999% of GAF wants to keep single market access etc, but unless Britain actually goes for it alone, nobody knows how it will work out, we are at the moment akin to a 3 year old with stabilizers on our bike, we need to take them off (if we are leaving)

 

[KarneeKarnay]

Calling it right now.

That part about clarity is going to define her, more than the Brexit already has. If she doesn't come up with that it could be a disaster.

 

[navanman]

Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Dublin living this speech so far.
All the investment banks will leave City of London now withpassporting certainly gone

 

[Zaph]

lol give and take and compromises

Why should the EU give anything or compromise on anything? They hold all the cards, not us

 

[Oregano]

We want to trade, but we won't provide any details. Much awesome, much diversity, EU not flexible but we are friends anyway.

This conference is a whole lot of itsfuckingnothing.gif

I heard they're announcing the details when Nintendo decides to outline Switch's online functionality.

 

[Izuna]

We are not those countries though, it simply wont work... I know 99.9999999% of GAF wants to keep single market access etc, but unless Britain actually goes for it alone, nobody knows how it will work out, we are at the moment akin to a 3 year old with stabilizers on our bike, we need to take them off (if we are leaving)

You still think Brexit is a good idea?

 

[SirRattleBalls]

So parliament will have a vote on the terms... interesting

 

[Tugatrix]

frankfurt it's loving this, all financial traders will move there...

 

[_Nemo]

Does limiting free movement mean easier/harder immigration for people in US & Canada?

 

[Royal_Phalanx]

'We want to be friends with the EU and want a strong EU' then talks about restoring national sovereignty and democracy. LOL. Hypocrisy.

 

[nature boy]

So parliament will have a vote on the terms... interesting

Gave up on the court case lol

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

We are not those countries though, it simply wont work... I know 99.9999999% of GAF wants to keep single market access etc, but unless Britain actually goes for it alone, nobody knows how it will work out, we are at the moment akin to a 3 year old with stabilizers on our bike, we need to take them off (if we are leaving)

This same argument could be made for smoking crack.

 

[Sleight of Jam]

Has she said about her cameo as Gruntilda the Witch in Yooka-Laylee yet?

 

[oti]

Sturgeon, the stage is yours.

 

[Intheflorsh]

Sounds like everything is going to be completely okay and there is absolutely no cause for concern whatsoever.

 

[Clydefrog]

'We want to be friends with the EU and want a strong EU' then talks about restoring national sovereignty and democracy. LOL. Hypocrisy.

She actually mentioned unity in the speech. My word.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Sturgeon, the stage is yours.

 

[mnz]

frankfurt it's loving this, all financial traders will move there...

Someone posted a list of websites of Irish banks here yesterday and they all directly addressed British businesses to go with them. This phase of moving capital and business will be really interesting.

 

[Zaph]

Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Dublin living this speech so far.
All the investment banks will leave City of London now withpassporting certainly gone

Don't worry, they're being replaced with corporations who want to pay little tax, exploit visas, and call the UK their "home" while actually providing few jobs or supporting other industries.

 

[Tugatrix]

Scotland will say Bye Bye

 

[norinrad]

Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Dublin living this speech so far.
All the investment banks will leave City of London now withpassporting certainly gone

They are banks, don't be so sure. They leave on deals that only make them more money.

 

[jelly]

The EU is great, it would be much easier. We are leaving.

This can't be happening.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Why is everything awful

I wish I didn't give a shit about politics because nothing good ever happens anymore

 

[chadskin]

So parliament will have a vote on the terms... interesting

But ... what would happen if the parliament were to reject them? It's not like the government can just nope out of Brexit or renegotiate terms because there likely won't be enough time.

 

[jelly]

They are banks, don't be so sure. They leave on deals that only make them more money.

UK being a tax haven doesn't help them without the banking passport which will be gone now.

 

[Starwolf_UK]

A Tory caring about Ireland? Can pigs fly?

 

[liquidtmd]

Scotland will say Bye Bye

If Scotland hold a referendum and vote for independence, they are going to be in a worse position financially than England and Wales at this point (if that's possible)

 

[Tak3n]

There it is "immigration must be controlled"

Single Market gone

"immigration has caused issues in Schools, Houses, Wages"

 

[SKINNER!]

Shots fired at Nicola and her Scotland.

WE ARE LEAVING THE EU.

Tartan army already on the next Megabus to London as we speak!

 

[Clydefrog]

Can you imagine having to give this speech?

 

[danowat]

Big upswing on the pound incoming........the money markets seem to like what she's saying.

 

[Des0lar]

If Scotland hold a referendum and vote for independence, they are going to be in a worse position financially than England and Wales at this point (if that's possible)

EU could bail them out like Ireland

 

[Tugatrix]

If Scotland hold a referendum and vote for independence, they are going to be in a worse position financially than England and Wales at this point (if that's possible)

why so? they have tech business and oil reserves enough to make them like a norway..

 

[Xando]

Hard Brexit there it is

 

[sammex]

"Britain is an open and tolerant country"

COME ON

 

[KarneeKarnay]

But ... what would happen if the parliament were to reject them? It's not like the government can just nope out of Brexit or renegotiate terms because there likely won't be enough time.

This.

I doubt a plan will come through before the next election.

 

[kmag]

Big upswing on the pound incoming........the money markets seem to like what she's saying.

The big upswing was on the commitment to Parliament getting a final say, the markets think that will be a moderating force.

 

[this guy are sick]

But ... what would happen if the parliament were to reject them? It's not like the government can just nope out of Brexit or renegotiate terms because there likely won't be enough time.

Yeah, I don't get it either. The EU won't negotiate a deal until we trigger article 50, but we can't stop the leaving process once it's been triggered? What good will a parliament vote actually be when we're that far down the line.

 

[Xater]

The message from the public was clear: "No more brown people!"

 

[Castef]

Hard Brexit there it is

Best way to do this, without compromises.

The faster, the better.

 

[deli2000]

"Britain is an open and tolerant country"

lol.

 

[AHA-Lambda]

well there it is.

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

If Scotland hold a referendum and vote for independence, they are going to be in a worse position financially than England and Wales at this point (if that's possible)

The EU would be extra-friendly.

 

[SlickShoes]

Scotland will say Bye Bye

I'm not sure, even if we are allowed to have another indy ref I'm convinced it will go the same way with people in the end afraid to leave the UK for stability reasons.

 

[theaface]

I'm not watching this. Can't stomach it. For the sake of my mental wellbeing, there's only so much of this revolting Brexit shit I can listen to.

 

[Tak3n]

She is blaming the EU for not assuring EU nationals living here, as many of the countries were in favour, but some were not

 

[oti]

"Britain is an open and tolerant country"

COME ON

You forgot the second part.

"If you are valuable to us"

 

[jelly]

Still using EU citizens in the UK as a bargaining chip.