Off Topic The Politics Thread

  • Please bear with us on the new site integration and fixing any known bugs over the coming days. If you can not log in please try resetting your password and check your spam box. If you have tried these steps and are still struggling email [email protected] with your username/registered email address
  • Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

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:
Wetherspoon boss and Brexiteer Tim Martin SCRAPS EU booze as he touts Brexit benefits
BREXITEER businessman Tim Martin has announced that his company JD Wetherspoon is to slash the amount of EU alcohol and increase its range of drinks from UK and non-EU producers from later this month, it has announced.
By Matt Drake
PUBLISHED: 13:45, Wed, Sep 12, 2018 | UPDATED: 08:13, Thu, Sep 13, 2018
542
You must log in or register to see images

You must log in or register to see images

You must log in or register to see images

You must log in or register to see images

You must log in or register to see images

1K
You must log in or register to see images

542
Video Player is loading.
Play Video
The company said the move will lead to lower prices across its 880 pubs from September 26.
The pubs will stop serving Jagermeister (a herbal liqueur from Germany) as well as French brandies Courvoisier VS and Hennessy Fine de Cognac.
They will be replaced with E&J Brandy (the number two selling brandy in the US), Black Bottle (the number one selling brandy in Australia) and Strika, a herbal liqueur produced in England.
Chairman Tim Martin, a strong supporter of Brexit, said: "The three new products will be offered at a lower price than those they are replacing.
"This is a significant move by us and highlights our commitment to offering an excellent range of UK and world products, with the emphasis on quality and value for the two million customers who visit our pubs each week.
"In blind tastings conducted by Wetherspoon, the new products were more popular than those they are replacing.
"Many commentators talk of a 'cliff-edge' if the UK 'crashes out' of the EU without a deal.
"In reality, there is no cliff-edge, only sunlit uplands beyond the EU's protectionist system of quotas and tariffs.
You must log in or register to see images

The company said the move will lead to lower prices (Image: GETTY)
You must log in or register to see images

Tim Martin is a strong supporter of Brexit (Image: GETTY)
"All EU products have UK or non-EU replacements, often at equal or better quality and price."
Wetherspoon also made menu changes in July.
They ditched German beers and Champagne for UK brands in the run-up to Brexit.
They replaced Champagne with sparkling wines from the UK and Australia as well as German wheat beers with those from the UK.
You must log in or register to see images

They ditched German beers and Champagne for UK brands in the run-up to Brexit (Image: GETTY)
Brexit: We can be a FREE trading nation says Wetherspoon boss
Tim Martin debates Brexit with Jess Phillips. He says, 'I think we're better off with no deal. He argues, 'you can encourage foreign businesses to invest here because you can be a free trading nation'.
.
Mr Martin said: "This move helps us to broaden our horizons so that we create an improved offer for the two million customers who visit our pubs each week."
He also printed thousands of pro-Brexit beermats attacking George Osborne in the run-up to the EU referendum.
Mr Martin argued leaving the European Union would give British businesses to expand to more global drinks market without having to worry about customs union tariffs.
Speaking to Sky News, he said: "I don’t think the customers will think it’s too harsh if we can get equivalent or superior products perhaps at a significantly better price.
"In the event of Brexit when things are changing, it’s a very good opportunity to look around the world and see what we can get that enhance customers’ enjoyment of our pubs."
Click to expand...

What a mug.
 
  • Like
Reactions: kiwiqpr
kiwiqpr said:
Wetherspoon boss and Brexiteer Tim Martin SCRAPS EU booze as he touts Brexit benefits
BREXITEER businessman Tim Martin has announced that his company JD Wetherspoon is to slash the amount of EU alcohol and increase its range of drinks from UK and non-EU producers from later this month, it has announced.
By Matt Drake
PUBLISHED: 13:45, Wed, Sep 12, 2018 | UPDATED: 08:13, Thu, Sep 13, 2018
542
You must log in or register to see images

You must log in or register to see images

You must log in or register to see images

You must log in or register to see images

You must log in or register to see images

1K
You must log in or register to see images

542
Video Player is loading.
Play Video
The company said the move will lead to lower prices across its 880 pubs from September 26.
The pubs will stop serving Jagermeister (a herbal liqueur from Germany) as well as French brandies Courvoisier VS and Hennessy Fine de Cognac.
They will be replaced with E&J Brandy (the number two selling brandy in the US), Black Bottle (the number one selling brandy in Australia) and Strika, a herbal liqueur produced in England.
Chairman Tim Martin, a strong supporter of Brexit, said: "The three new products will be offered at a lower price than those they are replacing.
"This is a significant move by us and highlights our commitment to offering an excellent range of UK and world products, with the emphasis on quality and value for the two million customers who visit our pubs each week.
"In blind tastings conducted by Wetherspoon, the new products were more popular than those they are replacing.
"Many commentators talk of a 'cliff-edge' if the UK 'crashes out' of the EU without a deal.
"In reality, there is no cliff-edge, only sunlit uplands beyond the EU's protectionist system of quotas and tariffs.
You must log in or register to see images

The company said the move will lead to lower prices (Image: GETTY)
You must log in or register to see images

Tim Martin is a strong supporter of Brexit (Image: GETTY)
"All EU products have UK or non-EU replacements, often at equal or better quality and price."
Wetherspoon also made menu changes in July.
They ditched German beers and Champagne for UK brands in the run-up to Brexit.
They replaced Champagne with sparkling wines from the UK and Australia as well as German wheat beers with those from the UK.
You must log in or register to see images

They ditched German beers and Champagne for UK brands in the run-up to Brexit (Image: GETTY)
Brexit: We can be a FREE trading nation says Wetherspoon boss
Tim Martin debates Brexit with Jess Phillips. He says, 'I think we're better off with no deal. He argues, 'you can encourage foreign businesses to invest here because you can be a free trading nation'.
.
Mr Martin said: "This move helps us to broaden our horizons so that we create an improved offer for the two million customers who visit our pubs each week."
He also printed thousands of pro-Brexit beermats attacking George Osborne in the run-up to the EU referendum.
Mr Martin argued leaving the European Union would give British businesses to expand to more global drinks market without having to worry about customs union tariffs.
Speaking to Sky News, he said: "I don’t think the customers will think it’s too harsh if we can get equivalent or superior products perhaps at a significantly better price.
"In the event of Brexit when things are changing, it’s a very good opportunity to look around the world and see what we can get that enhance customers’ enjoyment of our pubs."
Click to expand...
He’s just been on the radio saying that although he’s a Brexit fan he wants to encourage immigration, which we need more of.
 
rangercol said:
What a hero!
Click to expand...

Why didn’t he bring in these cheaper, higher quality drinks earlier? It’s a publicity stunt.

The bloke is playing up to his largely below average intelligence, largely pro-Brexit customer base, which is fine, but it’s a bit naive of you Col.

Not saying you’re below average intelligence before you have a fit over that.
 
  • Like
Reactions: kiwiqpr
rangercol said:
Any of those on here that doubted Russian involvement in Salisbury STILL having doubts?
Click to expand...
Don't be silly Col. I remember all the replies to me saying "No proof" "could be someone else" blah blah blah. All the experts seem to have gone quiet on that front I notice? <whistle>
After that charade yesterday that should be more than enough evidence...or could it have come from Porton Down? <doh>
 
It's called evidence boys. It's all we ever wanted. I bet you boys still think Iraq have wmds and that America took over Libya because they wanted to help the people rather than take their oil
 
  • Like
Reactions: DT’s Socks and bobmid
On a quick note since you trust the government so much on what they tell us how comes you don't trust them when they tell us Brexit will be a **** show <whistle>
 
BobbyD said:
It's called evidence boys. It's all we ever wanted. I bet you boys still think Iraq have wmds and that America took over Libya because they wanted to help the people rather than take their oil
Click to expand...
It was the Tories in a mass conspiracy over Brexit
<laugh>
 
West WindsR said:
The bloke is playing up to his largely below average intelligence, largely pro-Brexit customer base,
Click to expand...
Thickos that drink
Two million of em
Probably all racist ****ers too
Bet the best selling food item is pork

They are getting pissed cheaper than the remainers
And probably enjoying the journey more
 
  • Like
Reactions: ELLERS
rangercol said:
Any of those on here that doubted Russian involvement in Salisbury STILL having doubts?
Click to expand...
I don't think there were any who had any doubts mate more in line with waiting for the evidence to be produced before accusation
ELLERS said:
Don't be silly Col. I remember all the replies to me saying "No proof" "could be someone else" blah blah blah. All the experts seem to have gone quiet on that front I notice? <whistle>
After that charade yesterday that should be more than enough evidence...or could it have come from Porton Down? <doh>
Click to expand...
Nobody ever said it wasn't the Russians! What they said was that evidence needed to be produced before pronouncing guilt! Like always, you take what you want, give It a spin to suit your own agenda just like a politician.
 
bobmid said:
I don't think there were any who had any doubts mate more in line with waiting for the evidence to be produced before accusation

Nobody ever said it wasn't the Russians! What they said was that evidence needed to be produced before pronouncing guilt! Like always, you take what you want, give It a spin to suit your own agenda just like a politician.
Click to expand...

unfortunately bob yet again you are wrong. Don't try to defend this because you will only look silly.
I think I said at the time that it didn't take Poirot to work it out. Of course it was the Russians and anyone who thought differently were talking a load of old roubles.
That TV charade just puts the nail in the coffin for Putin (which the intelligent people knew anyway).
 
ELLERS said:
unfortunately bob yet again you are wrong. Don't try to defend this because you will only look silly.
I think I said at the time that it didn't take Poirot to work it out. Of course it was the Russians and anyone who thought differently were talking a load of old roubles.
That TV charade just puts the nail in the coffin for Putin (which the intelligent people knew anyway).
Click to expand...
I bet you trusted Blair just as much. Anyway now that we know it's the Russians are we sending the gunboats in?
 
BobbyD said:
I bet you trusted Blair just as much. Anyway now that we know it's the Russians are we sending the gunboats in?
Click to expand...
Bobby you are making yourself sound stupid. As I said it's best to keep quiet. The Russians did it and they have more than enough proof. Ranting about Blair makes you sound like you are some sort of Putin sympathiser.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back