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Post by bertruss2 on Sept 22, 2019 9:46:49 GMT
The purpose of the EU listings of non-compliant tax jurisdictions is to prevent the erosion of the EU member states’ tax bases. The black list is only the worst cases and the number of jurisdictions which present issues is much longer. Also, the lists are reviewed and jurisdictions are added or removed as their tax policies evolve. These listings have to be approved by the Council, consisting of the 28 EU member states.
The Brexit-related point is that, the UK itself, as well as its dependencies, will be assessed on the basis of the interests of the 27. This makes the notion of London as 'Singapore on the Thames', predicated on a Boris-do-or-die-no-deal, highly problematic.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2019 9:54:40 GMT
Something else you haven't grasped. Have another go. There you go again. |
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Post by mids on Sept 22, 2019 10:00:21 GMT
If you don't think Brexit shouldn't happen, you're an anti-democrat. Simple as that. EoS etc. The only honorable course for remainers to take is to accept that we leave, then campaign to get back in.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2019 10:05:33 GMT
Democracy doesn't enter into it. The referendum was seriously flawed - that's always been my argument.
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Post by bertruss2 on Sept 22, 2019 10:35:14 GMT
'Democracy' covers a variety of different systems. The UK is a parliamentary democracy. If Parliament votes Remain that will be our democracy in action. Parliament is sovereign.
The "respect for the referendum" is a reflection of how much MPs value their own careers above the national interest.
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Post by bertruss2 on Sept 22, 2019 10:53:50 GMT
In the case of Johnson, his careerism is shockingly obvious. The Sunday Times publishes an article, suggesting he enjoyed the perks of power when he was Mayor of London. He formed a 'close friendship' with an ex-model who was funded with grants and paid-for trips through the Mayor's office.
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Post by mids on Sept 22, 2019 11:01:16 GMT
The people are sovereign. That's the basis of everything. Sovereignty is loaned to Parliament by the people.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2019 11:19:23 GMT
Sorry, invalid answer.
"The people"
26% of "the people" voted to leave the EU. Is that what you call democracy?
The sole argument in Brexit's favour is that Cameron promised that he would 'respect' the result. What does that mean? He could have respected it without evoking Art.50. So he walked, and the rest is history. Theresa May went mad. Now we have a remainer as PM who's committed to a No Deal.
And you call this democracy?
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Post by perrykneeham on Sept 22, 2019 12:01:33 GMT
Democracy doesn't enter into it. The referendum was seriously flawed - that's always been my argument. And you've always been wrong. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2019 12:27:08 GMT
There you go again.
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Post by perrykneeham on Sept 22, 2019 12:43:25 GMT
Waaaaaah! Mixed ability classes are failing me. I would be better off in a special school. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2019 12:45:36 GMT
Nice lunch?
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Post by perrykneeham on Sept 22, 2019 12:49:33 GMT
Tuna sandwich and a cup of tea. Much-needed after a seven mile walk in the rain.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2019 12:56:30 GMT
Tuna sandwich? I don't want to hear about this.
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Post by mids on Sept 22, 2019 13:15:08 GMT
Sorry, invalid answer. "The people" 26% of "the people" voted to leave the EU. Is that what you call democracy? The sole argument in Brexit's favour is that Cameron promised that he would 'respect' the result. What does that mean? He could have respected it without evoking Art.50. So he walked, and the rest is history. Theresa May went mad. Now we have a remainer as PM who's committed to a No Deal. And you call this democracy? More people voted to leave than to stay. End of story. We leave, then you can campaign all you want for another referendum. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2019 13:26:53 GMT
Not democracy then. Glad we cleared that up.
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Post by bertruss2 on Sept 22, 2019 13:48:05 GMT
The people are sovereign. That's the basis of everything. Sovereignty is loaned to Parliament by the people. An MP is elected to serve the interests of his constituents. All of them, and their interests, not their opinions. It's like any other professional. You don't tell the doctor what treatment to give you. You don't tell a lawyer what the law is. They are not there to follow your orders Of course, you probably didn't vote for your MP anyway. Parliament makes laws, not the people. That's how Parliamentary democracy works. The decision to Remain or vote for a Withdrawal Agreement will be made by Parliament. A no-deal Brexit is nobody's decision. It's simply the consequence of the failure to remain or agree on exit terms. The dictatorship of the proletariat is a Marxist fantasy. |
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Post by mids on Sept 22, 2019 13:59:09 GMT
Ultimately, sovereignty lies with the people. There's no escaping that for you totalitarians, I'm afraid. I did vote for my MP but she left the party and manifesto that she campaigned on and that I voted for, so as far as I'm concerned, she's there under false pretences. I want her to put herself up for the vote again as soon as possible (not as soon as is politically convenient).
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Post by flatandy on Sept 22, 2019 14:13:53 GMT
Ultimately, sovereignty lies with the people. Do you live in France? Have you created a fantasy world in your head where Britain is finally a Republic? |
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Post by perrykneeham on Sept 22, 2019 18:14:35 GMT
Don't be so gay. Our Sovereign Queen holds no formal authority.
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