If it really was dangerous then Canada and EU governments would advise their citizens not to travel to the US. None have.
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If it really was dangerous then Canada and EU governments would advise their citizens not to travel to the US. None have.
Your article says there's a geography professor's hypothesis that people born in England tipped the balance. He didn't say the only people voting for Brexit in Wales were English born, so how is it 100% an English phenomenon? Also, how does his theory answer Reform's current polling in Wales?
The Welsh electorate also voted for Brexit.
Sure, Leo was asking me for stats about countries being at war. You're answering a different point.
Well, most claims are currently from Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. Who are they at war with?
Letting them work would just increase the incentives and boost arrivals.
What about the ones who aren't fleeing war, ie most of them?
What does that have to do with what I said, which was about Ireland?
Of course they may not want to move to Ireland, they might have wanted to go elsewhere and now they can't as freely as before. But you're the one referring to the UK as "Alcatraz", not me.
Your partner could apply for citizenship in the UK if they have settled status. I know the cost is high, but it seemingly solves the problem.
I just explained why they are not trapped. You keep pointing to a graph as evidence they are, when the fact is they are not. They can leave immediately if they wish. Nobody is imprisoned here, as you said.
Yes, I know. But the point is literally nobody is 'trapped' or 'imprisoned' here, as the OP asserted.
No need to apologise for anything, the curse of social media!
Sure. This was the post I made. It is correct. You seem to be arguing a different point, for some reason.
'We' as in the people the OP was addressing. I hope that is clear enough for you?
Yes I know. Where did I say otherwise? As for work, I still attend meetings and oversee some work done by our local offices across the EU, so it's not black and white. That is still permitted (and perhaps more common post-covid, where less on the ground presence is needed)
Sure. Do you agree with the OP's assertion that we are now imprisoned in the UK? Because we are not, as I pointed out.
Get what? Where have I said anything that is wrong?
I know. I didn't say otherwise.
I'm aware. Just responding to your assertion that we're all imprisoned on our island. We're not. Anyone can emigrate any time they like. That's it.
Err ok. Just stating a fact, that you appear to have been unaware of? 🤷🏻♂️
How are we 'trapped' or 'imprisoned' here? Anyone can leave whenever they like, we have freedom of movement with Ireland. Which is in the EU.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The port didn't fully reopen until July this year. www.bbc.com/news/article...
The closure was a nightmare for them indeed. Was all over the news here. Of course there has been less trade, but it's not a "ruined ghost town". I've been through the town many times, looks much as it ever did. Gyles spends a lot of time inventing stuff on here. Quite odd.
"holyhead is ruined. like a ghost town now." Evidence for this, or did you just make it up? Because statistically it's the UK's second busiest ferry port.
But none of those have advised their citizens not to travel to the US
Which ones?
Where does that article say any of those countries have advised their citizens not to travel to the US? Here's Canada's travel advisory for the US. They've 'green rated' it for travel, saying it's safe. By contrast, Canada cautions against travel to Italy and France ('yellow rated').
Sure, you first.
If it really was dangerous, Canada and EU governments would advise their citizens not to travel to the US. None have.
If it really was dangerous, Canada and EU governments would advise their citizens not to travel to the US. None have.
If it really was dangerous, Canada and EU governments would advise their citizens not to travel to the US. None have.
The weather this year may have impacted the growing season in the UK.
Language learning has been in decline for years at schools, even before 2016. Erasmus would be of more use if that were fixed first.
We can only guess what's in the 2019 govt polling (and I see the order you cite was successfully appealed by the govt). What we do know is there is plenty of current polling to look at. The most recent poll cited in The National, has independence at 52%.
If the government refused to release their polling, how do you know it had 'yes' at 73%?
Do you have a link to that story? I've never heard of it and can find no trace.
That's an interesting point, it depends on the motives of those flying it. Those will naturally be varied when it comes to flying the national flag.
Interestingly, polling on Scottish independence hasn't moved much since the previous referendum. Then there are the widespread SNP losses at the last GE. I'd be interested to know how you conclude Scotland "already has its bags packed"? en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion...
Not to be pedantic but your post only makes sense if England and NI were to remain 'the UK', following Welsh and Scottish independence. In any event you may be correct that the most likely way in is as separate countries, in which case safe to say it's probably never going to happen.
So how are we different to England then, in terms of rejoining the EU? The only thing you've pointed to is that we had different rules during covid times. That has nothing to do with our views towards Europe.
Probably, I don't see that much has changed.
I don't care but they shouldn't be flown at half mast.
The Welsh electorate voted to leave the EU last time they were asked.
Would you say the same if there was a campaign to display EU flags everywhere? The author of that article says he doesn't mind seeing Palestine or Pride flags for example, he just objects to the England flag everywhere. Either you're against all flags, or none IMO.
Yes, Canada has 'green rated' travel to the US. They're saying it's safe. By contrast, Canada cautions against travel to Italy and France. travel.gc.ca/destinations...
Which of Canada, or any European countries, have advised their citizens not to travel to the US? None. Here is Canada's advisory for example. It's 'green rated' for travel. They're saying it's safe. By contrast, Canada cautions against travel to Italy and France.
Where did I 'come after you'? I posted an alternative viewpoint backed up with a news source quoting Zelensky himself. That isn't personal criticism. You had no need to 'defend yourself'.
If only this wasn't true.
If it really was dangerous then Canada and EU countries would advise their citizens not to travel to the US. None have.
If it really was dangerous then Canada and EU countries would advise their citizens not to travel to the US. None have.
People talking about it being dangerous - if it really was dangerous then Canada and EU countries would advise their citizens not to travel to the US. None have.
Are you talking about the Dublin Agreement? After 2015 the UK received more migrants than it sent back under that Agreement. www.migrationwatchuk.org/briefing-pap...
Maybe, but precedent suggests lots of strong words and good optics, with little action thereafter.
Those are the optics, and many strong words will flow, but actions and follow up have been lacking in recent history.
Spiderweb was a success, but did it lead to an end to the war? No. You can focus on individual victories, but in the context of the conflict as a whole, not much has changed. The stalemate continues. Ukraine cannot win or reliably enter peace without US assistance.
If that was true then EU leaders wouldn't even be at the White House. The fact is that Ukraine's future is reliant on the US. That is a failure.
Your take from that article is that they've been "a bit slow"? The EU has handed Ukraine's future to the US. Even now, there is no cohesive EU strategy towards Ukraine, but individual EU countries offer varying degrees of support.
I'm Welsh and the UK has supported Ukraine militarily before and after the invasion. But the lack of any cohesive EU strategy for years, and a stupid energy policy that even Trump used to warn Germany and others about, has left Ukraine's defence reliant on the US. That is a failure.
Does this look like success to you? Even Zelensky is quoted here as saying EU guarantees of security without the US are worthless. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
The US has been increasingly unreliable. The point is the EU had years to get to a point where Ukraine wasn't dependent on American support, and failed. Even Zelensky is quoted here as saying EU guarantees of security without the US are worthless.
Does this look like success to you? Even Zelensky is quoted here as saying EU guarantees of security without the US are worthless. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Does this look like success to you? Even Zelensky is quoted here as saying EU guarantees of security without the US are worthless. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
If that was true America wouldn't be a factor in this discussion. The EU has failed when it comes to defending Ukraine.
If that was true America wouldn't be a factor in this discussion. The EU has failed when it comes to defending Ukraine.
The EU isn't. Why is it even relevant what the US decides? The EU should be arming Ukraine. Instead, just words.
The Welsh electorate voted for Brexit. Sorry to burst your bubble there.
They're also leading the polls in Wales.
They're also leading the polls in Wales.
What about the majority of the electorate who voted for Brexit in Wales? Reform are polling well here too.
So it's ok when "rejoiners" repeat misinformation, but not when Brexit voters do?
Not just medical insurance. It took nearly 4 months of chasing to get a car hire policy to pay out after I damaged the vehicle. In that time I had a £2k hole on my credit card.
'Rejoin' types have also been crowing about it, not just Brexit types.
Croydon the only place someone politely asked if they could barge in behind me at the gate, rather than just doing it.
This you, failing to challenge that claim when repeated by someone you agree with? I mean, you're a professional journalist.
How is that response even remotely relevant to what I posted? Is this an AI account?
With all their EU advantages, you'd assume France, Germany and Italy would have grown their economies more than the UK's in 2024. France had the same growth. Italy and Germany had worse.
That's true but given what's apparently been happening, you'd think governments would caution their citizens against going there. Canada for example, cautions against travel to Italy and France, but not the US.
If it really was dangerous then Canada and EU countries would advise their citizens not to travel to the US. None have.
"The rise of Reform". This rise? www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politic...
The Welsh electorate also voted for Brexit. Surprised you didn't check that before ranting.
And there it is! Always one.
It's also wrong to suggest these questions weren't an issue before. They were, a border guard could have asked if they wanted. Now a computer screen will ask. What's changed?
They won't. This is the figurehead of the Rejoin movement. Another referendum would be a tirade of BS from both sides.
This you?
You want me to take over? Interesting take.
Which countries are being bombed by the UK at the moment?
To be replaced by who?
Must be ever so comforting for you people to just blame the English when something happens you don't agree with.
Where does that article say any of those countries have advised their citizens not to travel to the US? It doesn't say that.
Well, quite.
I know many people are choosing to stay away. Just pointing out that the official advice is still that it's safe. The PM and others asking people to vacation at home may not be based on safety, so much as promoting domestic tourism.
Sure, but the official Canadian advice remains that the US is safe to visit ('green rated'). By contrast, Canada cautions against travel to Italy and France ('yellow rated'). travel.gc.ca/destinations...
Where does that article say Canada has advised Canadians not to travel to the US? It doesn't say that. Here is Canada's travel advisory for the US. They've 'green rated' it for travel, saying it's safe. By contrast, Canada cautions against travel to France and Italy ('yellow rated').
Where does that article say any of those countries have advised their citizens not to travel to the US? It doesn't say that at all.
Where does that article say any of those countries have advised their citizens not to travel to the US? It doesn't say that at all.
They are, but it's not on the basis of their own governments cautioning them not to travel there.
It has advisories for every country on earth. Here is Canada's advisory for the US, which they 'green rate' for travel. They say it's safe to visit. By contrast, Canada cautions against travel to France and Italy ('yellow rated'). travel.gc.ca/destinations...
Feel free to link to a single government advisory recommending against travel to the US. Go ahead.