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Investment bank Morgan Stanley moving 2000 London based staff to Dublin and Frankfurt.
Second Scottish independence referendum Scotland's First Minister has said a second independence referendum "is on the table". She said: "The manifesto that the SNP was elected on last month said this -'The Scottish Parliament should have the right to hold another referendum...if there is a significant and material change in the circumstances that prevailed in 2014, such as Scotland being ...
But the decision is theirs to take. (and NI might agitate for a referendum as well remember). In which case yesterday's decision to leave the EU might end up with the break up of the UK. A political variation of Newton's third law of physics perhaps? (for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction)
Listened to Nicola Stuergeon just now. The SNP had it in its manifesto (that it was recently elected on) that if there was a substantial change in substance to the UK's relationship to the EU then another referendum could be called (or words to the effect). So. Let's talk about democracy then. 1. The Scots, democratically, elected the SNP on that manifesto 2. Nicola Sturgeon ...
It isn't only the Saltire bit of the Union flag that might end up having to be removed. There's now a call for Ireland to have a referendum to see if it wishes to be united as one country. Bye bye UK?
As housebuilding and immigration seem to be two very hot topics I thought I'd post this that I've just come across in one of the professional housing magazines. The Federation of Master Builders has warned the government a new immigration system must provide the construction sector with enough skilled workers. Brian Berry,chief executive of the FMB, said: "The UK construction industry ...
@Paul - Am I correct in thinking that picture that you've posted is of Richard the Lionheart? Cos if so did you know this about him? (oh the irony.....) Richard was born in England, where he spent his childhood; before becoming king, however, he lived for most of his adult life in the Duchy of Aquitaine in the southwest of France. Following his accession he spent very little time, ...
@flo : nasty and toxic I agree. As was the campaign in general.
As near as dammit a country equally divided on the issue of EU membership. I shall watch the consequent social, economic and political developments with interest.
******! I knew there was something I should have done yesterday. I should have changed quite a chunk of sterling into USD and Euro. Too late now!
