I know there are a few BLACK ROD fans out there, so here’s the only noteworthy clip of today’s opening of Parliament:
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IDK how any of them keep a straight face.
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I had no idea that was a thing, I’m still processing you have some dude who yells ORRRDAAAAAEER
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Does Black Rod have a Twitter account?
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https://mobile.twitter.com/LordSpeaker
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I did a thing:
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I always thought that trope where a woman in a meeting has an idea and it’s totally ignored then a man says the same thing 5 minutes later and it’s wildly popular was an exaggeration for comic effect. But no. It’s literally happening in the most important decision the country has taken in 50 years.
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Switter.
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Worst AFC fan ever.
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Haven’t a clue why the DUP would suddenly back the sort of deals discussed in the papers today, but then I haven’t a clue why the DUP does most things.
Yep, those both make sense. We’ll see. Wonder when I’ll stop falling for the idea that politicians might sometimes mean what they say!
From the Guardian live stream. Seems the papers are saying the DUP are either sticking to their principles or asking for even more money.
There are multiple reports that the DUP is being offered a significant cash deal alongside the Brexit pact.
The Financial Times is reporting sources as saying the DUP were being offered “billions not millions” as a sweetener.
The Irish Times also noted the offer of “a multimillion-euro package of investment funded by the EU, London and Dublin.” They are reporting indications that “political agreement had been reached on the main points and precise details were being worked through.”
ITV’s Robert Peston said Downing Street sources were downbeat about a deal, but the issue seems to be what is on the table is not going to get the support of the DUP.
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Enjoyed the shouting man.
Also, should probably wait for the details, but it seems the cunning plan for the deal might be for NI to stay in the customs union, but just sign something saying “no it isn’t.” Also for there to be a border between Britain and all of Ireland but to sign something saying “no there isn’t.” Genius!