Sweep Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Has it started flowing yet? Honestly mate, nothing is flowing. We've had stuff stuck there for weeks. Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 9 hours ago, Sweep said: Honestly mate, nothing is flowing. We've had stuff stuck there for weeks. I asked spider, and will ask you- what efforts are your companies making with regards to resolving the situation with the authorities? Support system set up so that businesses can deal directly with a government official; a lot of stuff has been resolved in fishing, so I'm curious as to what the difficulties in getting it resolved actually are. It may sound an over simplification, but food seems to be flowing readily, so transport doesn't appear to be an issue there, so why with metal or whatever you're waiting for? Quote
Spider Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I asked spider, and will ask you- what efforts are your companies making with regards to resolving the situation with the authorities? Support system set up so that businesses can deal directly with a government official; a lot of stuff has been resolved in fishing, so I'm curious as to what the difficulties in getting it resolved actually are. It may sound an over simplification, but food seems to be flowing readily, so transport doesn't appear to be an issue there, so why with metal or whatever you're waiting for? Chances are that all efforts are being put into perishables. We can only go at the government department that covers our sector. It’s not like I can pick the phone up to Greg Hands and tell him to sort the paperwork out. We have to channel via the BEIS and whilst we have friends in relatively high places there, it’s a machine that you have to play by the rules with. Quote
Not in Crawley Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 12 hours ago, Boby Brno said: Can I just say finally that both my sons have had similar lectures when they worked for me. It’s really nothing personal. Having said that, neither of them work for me anymore. Their choice. 😊 You taught them well BB. Quote
Sweep Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 52 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I asked spider, and will ask you- what efforts are your companies making with regards to resolving the situation with the authorities? Support system set up so that businesses can deal directly with a government official; a lot of stuff has been resolved in fishing, so I'm curious as to what the difficulties in getting it resolved actually are. It may sound an over simplification, but food seems to be flowing readily, so transport doesn't appear to be an issue there, so why with metal or whatever you're waiting for? Written letters and telephone the relevant Government departments, sadly it looks like they're snowed under, because they're not being much help. I think they've even taken to getting the local MP involved now, for the fat lot of good he'll do. I've been involved in a chat this morning on this matter, and it looks like our shipment is being released tomorrow, so we'll have it on Monday/Tuesday, which is very good news Quote
Boby Brno Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said: You taught them well BB. 😊 Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 27 minutes ago, Sweep said: Written letters and telephone the relevant Government departments, sadly it looks like they're snowed under, because they're not being much help. I think they've even taken to getting the local MP involved now, for the fat lot of good he'll do. I've been involved in a chat this morning on this matter, and it looks like our shipment is being released tomorrow, so we'll have it on Monday/Tuesday, which is very good news The mp route is seriously worth it. At the weekly questions in parliament, it is very often the case that a constituent/company is raised, and things tend to happen. Whether that be a particular bit of advice, or the minister taking away the enquiry and addressing it. Nothing to lose, so why not? Quote
Casino Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 20 hours ago, Sweep said: That made me laugh, he'll be gutted you beat him to it 🙂 Arf Quote
Casino Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 19 hours ago, Ani said: In my view neither side is covering itself in glory, the EU won a gold medal in the 'making a twat of ourselves awards' but we have signed up to a set of rules that the cynic in me says was fine for the political 'tariff free' headlines but have missed out on the frictionless aspect. Sure you are as concerned as anyone about how this plays out in the long term for NI, I still do not see how it can work Technology Quote
Casino Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 This week, we received our metal Only 5 weeks late Our other big material cant get out of china Shipping is a complete arse Theres no ships Theres boats aplenty anchored up outside west coast us ports too So, covid is a big issue Nobidy really to blame for that but chucking brexit on top of it is an absolute nonsense Quote
MickyD Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 26 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: The mp route is seriously worth it. At the weekly questions in parliament, it is very often the case that a constituent/company is raised, and things tend to happen. Whether that be a particular bit of advice, or the minister taking away the enquiry and addressing it. Nothing to lose, so why not? Most MPs channel your query to the correct department and then respond with a page of rhetoric and generalisation which doesn’t actually answer the point you raised. Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 2 hours ago, MickyD said: Most MPs channel your query to the correct department and then respond with a page of rhetoric and generalisation which doesn’t actually answer the point you raised. Don't buy a ticket, you don't win the lottery. Quote
Cheese Posted February 6, 2021 Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Don't buy a ticket, you don't win the lottery. A more perceptive analogy than I think you intended. Quote
miamiwhite Posted February 7, 2021 Author Posted February 7, 2021 Just leave this here 😃 https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/economy/2021/02/europe-isn-t-working Quote
Spider Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: Just leave this here 😃 https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/economy/2021/02/europe-isn-t-working I bet you don’t Quote
Boby Brno Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 47 minutes ago, miamiwhite said: Just leave this here 😃 https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/economy/2021/02/europe-isn-t-working The vaccine problems have highlighted the bureaucratic and ideological weaknesses of the EU. It’s always been there and is why I’ve always understood why people wanted out. Brexit and COVID will cause long lasting damage to the EU. More than the U.K. in my opinion. Some will say it was all needless but it was inevitable and democracy will always conquer ideology. Quote
Guest Posted February 7, 2021 Posted February 7, 2021 1 hour ago, miamiwhite said: Just leave this here 😃 https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/economy/2021/02/europe-isn-t-working Yeah, but he’s a bit biased though 💶 Quote
miamiwhite Posted February 8, 2021 Author Posted February 8, 2021 Crikey, not much class in Wee Nippy Quote
Escobarp Posted February 8, 2021 Posted February 8, 2021 Said weeks ago the mask has slipped these last few months. She’s on borrowed time pal. She’s an obnoxious wee boot Quote
Guest Posted February 8, 2021 Posted February 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Said weeks ago the mask has slipped these last few months. She’s on borrowed time pal. She’s an obnoxious wee boot https://conservatives.global/the-eu-of-nicola-sturgeons-imagination-does-not-exist/ Quote
Mounts Kipper Posted February 8, 2021 Posted February 8, 2021 21 minutes ago, boltondiver said: https://conservatives.global/the-eu-of-nicola-sturgeons-imagination-does-not-exist/ Think it was Bolty who said the lurch to the left and continued liberalism would inevitably create a situation where far right parties would gain a power base in Europe, where this will lead who knows but it seems it’s coming true. Quote
Escobarp Posted February 8, 2021 Posted February 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Mounts Kipper said: Think it was Bolty who said the lurch to the left and continued liberalism would inevitably create a situation where far right parties would gain a power base in Europe, where this will lead who knows but it seems it’s coming true. Let’s hope it doesn’t ever get to that point. Let’s hope sense prevails and it settles across the board somewhere near centre Quote
Mounts Kipper Posted February 8, 2021 Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Let’s hope it doesn’t ever get to that point. Let’s hope sense prevails and it settles across the board somewhere near centre Let’s hope so, also hope it’s the end of the liberal leftism we’ve had to endure. Edited February 8, 2021 by Mounts Kipper Quote
miamiwhite Posted February 8, 2021 Author Posted February 8, 2021 Wow......this is the final nail in her coffin Quote
Cheese Posted February 8, 2021 Posted February 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, Mounts Kipper said: Let’s hope so, also hope it’s the end of the liberal leftism we’ve had to endure. What's the worst aspect of "Liberal Leftism" you've had to "endure"? Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.