Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte chatting to President Tusk earlier this morning. Aernout Fabius shares his knowledge and experience as a immigrant BeNeLux citizen and Tax Resident of the United Kingdom since 1971.
A three month extension of Article 50 may cajole some Members of Parliament to vote through the unpopular divorce deal. It is unlikely to restore the much needed business stability and the United Kingdom will lose:
Editors note 1:
At the time of writing (15 March 2019) no date has been set for the next Meaningful Vote in the British Parliament and I cannot see how or why Mrs Theresa May will gain from attend the next Brussel Council of Ministers' meeting on 21/22 March 2019.
A two year extension of Article 50 may create some breathing space, but it is not long enough to ensure any meaningful trade deals ... for the time being the British Conservative Government and the official opposition have tied their own hands behind their backs through manifesto promises and continuing short term Cherry Picking...
Editors note 2:
Reserved! Please be patient while I await the outcome of the Council of Ministers meeting on 21/22 March 2019 and House of Commons progress...
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| Lets hope that the British Legislators show wisdom. |
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| Mrs May's divorce agreement is awkward, but not the only deal on the Table. The British Parliament can negotiate a longer Article 50 extension, if they can take firm control of the necessary negotiations with their counterparta in Brussel... 《more to follow》 |
A three month extension of Article 50 may cajole some Members of Parliament to vote through the unpopular divorce deal. It is unlikely to restore the much needed business stability and the United Kingdom will lose:
- its 73 MEPs
- the all important seat at the Council of Ministers' meetings
- its share of European Civil Servants!
- the inside track in respect of European laws and directives
Editors note 1:
At the time of writing (15 March 2019) no date has been set for the next Meaningful Vote in the British Parliament and I cannot see how or why Mrs Theresa May will gain from attend the next Brussel Council of Ministers' meeting on 21/22 March 2019.
A two year extension of Article 50 may create some breathing space, but it is not long enough to ensure any meaningful trade deals ... for the time being the British Conservative Government and the official opposition have tied their own hands behind their backs through manifesto promises and continuing short term Cherry Picking...
Editors note 2:
Reserved! Please be patient while I await the outcome of the Council of Ministers meeting on 21/22 March 2019 and House of Commons progress...
《 British Comedy - Political satire》
Is Sir Humphrey's quirky opinion still valid today?
