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Should the UK remain a part of the EU or leave?

  • Stay in

    Votes: 56 47.9%

  • Get out

    Votes: 61 52.1%
  • Total voters
    117
  • Poll closed .
kiwiqpr said:
i hope that in the case of food shortages everyone on here knows the address of at least one food stockpiler
this ones stockpiling scottish oats

i thought the first rule of stockpiling was to stockpile guns
booze
cigarettes
'Stockpiling for no-deal Brexit buffers my family from risks'
Nevine Mann has been buying extra food since last summer to make sure she and her family are prepared for a no-deal Brexit.
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    • Why you can trust Sky News
      A Sky Data poll has revealed 28% of people are stockpiling in preparation for a no-deal Brexit, or have thought about doing so.
      In Cornwall, Nevine Mann and her family have been buying extra food and supplies since last summer to make sure she is prepared if there is no deal as Britain leaves the European Union.
      She tells Sky News why she is doing it.
      A no-deal Brexit may result in disruption to a whole range of products and services, some for a short time, others for much longer. As a parent, I make all sorts of plans, provisions and other steps to protect my children and buffer them from a range of risks in everyday life, and have done since before they were even born.
      When we realised that Brexit was to happen we were disappointed. When we realised that a no-deal scenario was not only a possibility but a likely one we were concerned.
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      Image: Nevine's stock includes long-life food
      The first thing we did was some light research looking at what the potential implications were. After seeing just the tip of the iceberg, and only in layman's terms, we decided that more in-depth knowledge was needed.
      The realisation that no-deal was becoming more and more likely and had the potential to affect everyday life in such a major way, became clearer in the autumn of 2017. At the time my husband and I had already been discussing the ramifications of any Brexit, looking into the implications, and decided together that we should aim to make some small preparations as a family.
      After moving house last summer, we discussed what we wanted to do to provide our family with an insurance policy in case of a no-deal Brexit.
      We decided we would create a list of products that we used regularly and had a long shelf life, we then started adding an extra pack of these items each time we went shopping - typically once every two to three weeks.
      This list included common household medicines as well as food stuffs. We also bought extra toiletries because so many of us have sensitive skin and require specific brands of things like shampoo and shower gel.
      We brought forward the planned installation of solar panels on our roof, and kept all three of the raised veggie patches we had previously decided to keep just one of. We also bought a lot of vegetable seeds to try growing - despite having a terrible record for keeping plants alive!
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      Image: She's created boxes of food and supplies for her relatives too
      As time went on and no-deal Brexit became more and more of a possibility and we learnt more and more about the real life implications, we began to look at more things we might need to do to protect our family. This included getting a filter to make the water from our garden water butt drinkable, and buying other things that we may need and may become difficult to obtain - toilet roll, meat substitutes, sources of calcium, dried and tinned fruit are just a few examples.
      The whole time we've been gathering extra food and products, we've been clear that, predominantly we are only buying greater quantities of what we would anyway. Everything will get used, whether there are shortages or delays with products or not, anything we don't use normally and don't need will be donated to food banks.

      We are also mindful to never leave a shelf empty, to ensure there is always something for the next person and avoid creating panic. We have also bought slowly, over time, during a period when supermarkets and shops can easily replenish their stocks.
      People routinely spend money on home insurance - they hope never to have to use, but have it for peace of mind, to protect themselves and their families in case they do.
      Our preparations for a no-deal Brexit are no different.
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I will be helping out any QPR fan who voted remain as I have resources however any Brexiteer can do their own thing imo

In fact I want them to actually pay for this chick up as well ... tax the ****ers
 
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Turkish" Premier" Hoops said:
No matter how big the stick, no matter how hard you hit, you cannot beat the ****ing stupid out of stupid people, some people cannot accept the truth, they cannot see past their version of a story, they refuse to believe the truth that is told and shown to them, they then deny it, telling us it is fake news and that we made it up, they only believe their own narrative and version of events.
“There are none so blind as those that cannot see”
I feel sorry for him, for he will continue to believe in his own paradise, even when it all turns to ratshit, and he will still blame everybody but himself.
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Are you talking about remainers? I cant believe how blinded some people are. Proof after proof that the EU is undemocratic and crap, yet some still play to their tune. Even on Friday Barnier was mocking us with tweets. Some people are right, we are not the country we once were. We have been diluted so much that we no longer have the balls to say **** off. A sad state really.
 
kiwiqpr said:
i hope that in the case of food shortages everyone on here knows the address of at least one food stockpiler


this ones stockpiling scottish oats

i thought the first rule of stockpiling was to stockpile guns
booze
cigarettes
'Stockpiling for no-deal Brexit buffers my family from risks'
Nevine Mann has been buying extra food since last summer to make sure she and her family are prepared for a no-deal Brexit.
Fill 2 Copy 11 Created with Sketch.
Saturday 9 March 2019 01:51, UK

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Image: Nevine Mann is preparing for a no-deal Brexit



    • Why you can trust Sky News
      A Sky Data poll has revealed 28% of people are stockpiling in preparation for a no-deal Brexit, or have thought about doing so.
      In Cornwall, Nevine Mann and her family have been buying extra food and supplies since last summer to make sure she is prepared if there is no deal as Britain leaves the European Union.
      She tells Sky News why she is doing it.
      A no-deal Brexit may result in disruption to a whole range of products and services, some for a short time, others for much longer. As a parent, I make all sorts of plans, provisions and other steps to protect my children and buffer them from a range of risks in everyday life, and have done since before they were even born.
      When we realised that Brexit was to happen we were disappointed. When we realised that a no-deal scenario was not only a possibility but a likely one we were concerned.
      You must log in or register to see images

      Image: Nevine's stock includes long-life food
      The first thing we did was some light research looking at what the potential implications were. After seeing just the tip of the iceberg, and only in layman's terms, we decided that more in-depth knowledge was needed.
      The realisation that no-deal was becoming more and more likely and had the potential to affect everyday life in such a major way, became clearer in the autumn of 2017. At the time my husband and I had already been discussing the ramifications of any Brexit, looking into the implications, and decided together that we should aim to make some small preparations as a family.
      After moving house last summer, we discussed what we wanted to do to provide our family with an insurance policy in case of a no-deal Brexit.
      We decided we would create a list of products that we used regularly and had a long shelf life, we then started adding an extra pack of these items each time we went shopping - typically once every two to three weeks.
      This list included common household medicines as well as food stuffs. We also bought extra toiletries because so many of us have sensitive skin and require specific brands of things like shampoo and shower gel.
      We brought forward the planned installation of solar panels on our roof, and kept all three of the raised veggie patches we had previously decided to keep just one of. We also bought a lot of vegetable seeds to try growing - despite having a terrible record for keeping plants alive!
      You must log in or register to see images

      Image: She's created boxes of food and supplies for her relatives too
      As time went on and no-deal Brexit became more and more of a possibility and we learnt more and more about the real life implications, we began to look at more things we might need to do to protect our family. This included getting a filter to make the water from our garden water butt drinkable, and buying other things that we may need and may become difficult to obtain - toilet roll, meat substitutes, sources of calcium, dried and tinned fruit are just a few examples.
      The whole time we've been gathering extra food and products, we've been clear that, predominantly we are only buying greater quantities of what we would anyway. Everything will get used, whether there are shortages or delays with products or not, anything we don't use normally and don't need will be donated to food banks.

      We are also mindful to never leave a shelf empty, to ensure there is always something for the next person and avoid creating panic. We have also bought slowly, over time, during a period when supermarkets and shops can easily replenish their stocks.
      People routinely spend money on home insurance - they hope never to have to use, but have it for peace of mind, to protect themselves and their families in case they do.
      Our preparations for a no-deal Brexit are no different.
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Presumably she's also constructed a blast proof bunker in her back garden in case we see a total breakdown of law and order too

Absolute nutter
 
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kiwiqpr said:
Worth saying again: in WW2, German U-Boats sank 14,000,000 tons of allied shipping, aiming to starve us out. They failed. But we’re told a mere change in our terms of trade will lead to empty shelves
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You should attribute your posts Kiwi. Who did you get that off? Not your real voice at all.
 
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sb_73 said:
You should attribute your posts Kiwi. Who did you get that off? Not your real voice at all.
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sometimes i do
sometimes i dont

you can always tell when i post someone elses
they bother with capitals etc
and usually make sense

if you really want to know i will try to find his name
 
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who buys british wine
i thought it was pretty much undrinkable
or has global warming helped with the grapes
or is it really vinegar exports

We export loads of food and drink:

Whisky £895m
Salmon £186m
Chocolate £155m
Cheese £145m
Beer £139m
Wine £133m
Pork £109m
Gin £108m
Beef £106m
Vegetables £97m

Source H&M Customs and Excise
 
ELLERS said:
Are you talking about remainers? I cant believe how blinded some people are. Proof after proof that the EU is undemocratic and crap, yet some still play to their tune. Even on Friday Barnier was mocking us with tweets. Some people are right, we are not the country we once were. We have been diluted so much that we no longer have the balls to say **** off. A sad state really.
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Nope just referring to the man who has you on ignore, you know the stupid one from over the water.
 
kiwiqpr said:
sometimes i do
sometimes i dont

you can always tell when i post someone elses
they bother with capitals etc
and usually make sense

if you really want to know i will try to find his name
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Nah, don’t bother.
kiwiqpr said:
who buys british wine
i thought it was pretty much undrinkable
or has global warming helped with the grapes
or is it really vinegar exports

We export loads of food and drink:

Whisky £895m
Salmon £186m
Chocolate £155m
Cheese £145m
Beer £139m
Wine £133m
Pork £109m
Gin £108m
Beef £106m
Vegetables £97m

Source H&M Customs and Excise
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English white wine, and especially English sparkling wine, have a growing reputation. But I can’t give you tasting notes at the moment as I am two thirds of the way through a bottle of Primitivo.
 
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Turkish" Premier" Hoops said:
Nope just referring to the man who has you on ignore, you know the stupid one from over the water.
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Oh, you mean the 'Euroweirdone' that I put on ignore! :1980_boogie_down:
Maybe you should inform him that a new Comres poll over the weekend showed 44% of the public now support a 'no deal'. I notice Sky and the BBC never reported this?

Public swinging behind no deal Brexit, as Tories and DUP urge May to invoke plan B
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politic...exit-backed-public-poll-finds-growing-number/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1...-uk-leave-EU-theresa-may-brussels-public-poll
https://www.euronews.com/2019/03/10...ing-as-mps-gear-up-to-vote-on-may-s-deal-poll
https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/10/publ...sa-may-faces-another-crushing-defeat-8879550/
 
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Irish soldier moved to Syria and became Isis bride, officials believe
Gardaí in contact with woman’s family
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Civilians flee Isis's last enclave in Baghouz as Syrian Democratic Forces battle to liberate the village ( AFP/Getty Images )
A former Irish soldier who converted to Islam and travelled to Syria where she gave birth to a child has reportedly been arrested for membership of Isis.
Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed an Irish citizen is being held in northern Syria but has not confirmed her identity.
Despite there being no official confirmation, gardaí and officials in the Defence Forces and the Department of Defence believe she is a former member of the Defence Forces, RTE reports.
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The woman, who is thought to be from the north east of the country, joined the forces when she was 19 and served as a private for five years.
Eight years ago she left the forces and converted to Islam. She became radicalised and is thought to have travelled to Syria about three years ago.

The gardaí have reportedly been in contact with her family and are keeping them informed of developments.
They are now working to confirm the woman’s identity and to confirm reports she was arrested at an airport in Syria.
Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs said it provided consular assistance to all Irish citizens abroad, but it is not clear if the woman has sought assistance from the Irish or other authorities, RTE reported.

The woman’s detention comes as British home secretary Sajid Javid faces strong criticism for stripping a teenager of her British citizenship after she left the UK aged 15 to join Isis.
Despite her having a baby a few weeks old she was denied the chance of returning and the baby subsequently died of pneumonia in a refugee camp.
The Independent has contacted the Irish Department for Foreign Affairs for comment.
 
kiwiqpr said:
Has Nicola pooped her pants?
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No she is a robot but made by British Leyland and the bottom half is a male half of a LHD Morris Ital put on the wrong way. It’s top half is an RHD Austin Princess finished in the optional Bronze metallic
 
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