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He also voted less than any other MEP in EU history. He vetoed many pieces of legislation that would have benefited the UK.
From consumer protection, mobile phone roaming charges, to voting against legislation to protect children involved in s e x trafficking.
Putting political persuasion to one side his conduct has been a disgrace.
Metro
Despite trying to sabotage the EU for nearly two decades he was happy to receive his EU salary and (dishonestly) claim tens of thousands in expenses when he wasn’t even in Brussels.
He treated his electorate with distain and utter contempt.
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Of course he was happy to collect his salary. His electorate voted him on the basis of his distain for the EU so i would disagree that he let them down.
In fact, he's one of the few politicians who have remained true to their word.
90% of politicians could be accused of misuse of expenses.
He also voted less than any other MEP in EU history. He vetoed many pieces of legislation that would have benefited the UK.
From consumer protection, mobile phone roaming charges, to voting against legislation to protect children involved in s e_x trafficking.
Putting political persuasion to one side his conduct has been a disgrace.
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I think you've missed the point.
Nigels stance was that this shouldn't be a matter for Brussels to decide.
He also claimed to be a “friend of the fishermen” yet chose to be absent in 29 out of 38 votes relating to the Common Fisheries Policy.
As I initially noted he is under investigation (again) for expenses fraud. I suspect this was part of the reason why he stepped down as I understand the findings are to be released soon.
Metro
I accept he wanted the EU to fail but in refusing to do the job he was paid to do (and more importantly vote!) he did nothing to help his electorate.
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What good did he do kids that were sold and exploited into the s e x trade by refusing to vote?
If I had know that within two weeks of Brexit, both Johnson and Farage had stepped aside and left May as the highest profile 'brexiteer' to potentially be negotiating the UK leaving the EU I honestly would've voted to remain.
She's a disgrace of a politician and I have no desire to see her continue her war against the Police. With her as PM we would be G4B in no time at all.
Just to clarify Farage also voted against a zero-tolerance policy in regard to all forms of violence against women. He also was against recognising sexual violence within marriage (as a crime) and to make rape within marriage a criminal offence.
But yeah, well done Nigel. A visionary…
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 18 minutes ago
Metro
I accept he wanted the EU to fail but in refusing to do the job he was paid to do (and more importantly vote!) he did nothing to help his electorate.
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Metro
I accept he wanted the EU to fail but in refusing to do the job he was paid to do (and more importantly vote!) he did nothing to help his electorate.
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He didn't refuse the job he was paid to do. He was elected on the basis that we'd come out of the EU.
The electorate that voted him in surely didn't do so on the basis that Nigel would be fully co-operative with their legislation.
To the contrary, he was elected in the hope that he could kick up a stink.
When politically you have a big win you use the political capital to kick-on and become a voice in national life...Cowards run.
run ? He did what he set out to do.
I'm afraid those who have tried to marginalise him for all these years have failed and now they're trying a new tactic.
Metro
He was employed as an MEP not as an activist.
As I noted before he could still have furthered his cause (to leave) and still used his vote to the benefit of his electorate.
Glad to see however that his dishonesty is finally catching up with him.
Take your nose out his rectum.
The divisive racist who can't stand by any the pledges he made so has taken to his heels and shown his true colour..,yellow!
Your country needs you Nigel, this is YOUR lifetimes work, what do we do now? Bluster that this is what he set out to do and don't look at me guv attitude that he has no responsibility for his actions is laughable and those thatfall for it are fools.
Nobody who voted for Brexit seems to be able to construct a single sentence that's factual and not sensationalist about why they voted.
'Take back control', 'sovereignity' is all a load of sensationalist crap and misplaced national pride.
There will be an act of parliament to invoke Article 50 fortunately, so hopefully the Commons, Lords or the Queen will put a stop to this utter madness.
People may argue it's undemocratic, but frankly considering the low intellect and anti-intelligence sentiment observed amongst the British people - maybe an act against democracy is worthwhile.
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
#Brexit the joke that just keeps on giving.
"I know let's run a campaign none of us actually want to win, then if we win we all just quit"
"Great" Britain
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It really is embarrassing isn't it.
Metro
Was just reading that Farage is to REMAIN as an MEP.
So despite achieving his goals (as you noted) he still plans to collect his EU salary (paid for by the taxpayer) for continuing to do absolutely nothing.
is it too late to say RIP Brexit ??
Metro
Was just reading that Farage is to REMAIN as an MEP.
So despite achieving his goals (as you noted) he still plans to collect his EU salary (paid for by the taxpayer) for continuing to do absolutely nothing.
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I think I'd accept wages like that too - as would you and everyone else on this forum.
Metro
I think we all would but it’s hardly relevant as we are not elected representatives paid to represent our constituencies.
It kind of eliminates any credibility (not that he had any to begin with) Farage had as an MEP. In that he’s happy to continue wasting tax payers money for doing sweet fa. (circa e100,000 a year).
comment by If anyone can, Emre Can... Britain just failed its IQ Test. (U3979)
posted 22 hours, 17 minutes ago
Nobody who voted for Brexit seems to be able to construct a single sentence that's factual and not sensationalist about why they voted.
'Take back control', 'sovereignity' is all a load of sensationalist crap and misplaced national pride.
There will be an act of parliament to invoke Article 50 fortunately, so hopefully the Commons, Lords or the Queen will put a stop to this utter madness.
People may argue it's undemocratic, but frankly considering the low intellect and anti-intelligence sentiment observed amongst the British people - maybe an act against democracy is worthwhile.
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What a load of babble !
It sounds like you've convinced yourself.
I voted Brexit because the evidence shows that EU GDP is down for 4 consecutive decades whereas other trade blocks are seeing significant growth.
Please refer to the economics/haver analysis which shows the exports of goods and services declining for the EU and rising for non-EU nations.
The catastrophe of Merkels "all welcome" approach to refugees / economic migrants is common knowledge.
By the way, I see that you claim the issue of sovereignity is nothing more than 'sensationalist crap and misplaced national pride' - again, it looks like you've convinced yourself of this.
If a country allows its sovereignity and democracy to be eroded so casually as you seem to be doing then you will accept management of people instead of representation. Again, please refer to your history books.
I always refer to Tony Benns quote on democracy...
"Ask the powerful five questions. What power have you got? Where did you get it from? In whose interests do you exercise it? To whom are you accountable? How can we get rid of you? Only democracy gives us that right. That is why no one with power likes democracy and that is why every generation must struggle to win it and keep it"
I don't think you've even considered history for if you did, you would know that the democratic control of a nation is its heartbeat.
The irony of the protesters wanting to be heard yet dismissing the democratic vote of the nation will be laughed at for generations - and rightly so.
The history books will show that the UK was split in 2016:
- Those who wanted to be a self governing nation with a democratic right to remove those in power and to trade with the world whenever it chooses
and
- Those who wanted to be led by an unelected, continent led union with diminished democracy and powerless to control its own trade.
The irony of those who see the Brexiteers as 'Little Englanders' is staggering. These 'Little Englanders' want to go global - not shackle themselves to a collapsing political union just so social liberalists can feel good about themselves.
You're a perfect example of someone who has been brainwashed by Blairs legacy.
Metro
Whilst there were some valid arguments to leave, the timing (when the global economy is slowing) and execution has been an absolute farce.
Given there was no forward planning whatsoever, any fresh arrangements with the EU are going to be challenging at best. The two year negotiation period afforded by the Lisbon Treaty is perfect leverage for the EU to maintain the status quo.
As Canada have found out (it took them six years to negotiate the CETA which has yet to be approved by the EU Parliament) two years is simply not enough time for the UK to broker the type of treaties we would all like.
Inconceivable (despite public comments from May, Gove et all) that the UK will leave the single market. And the UK will have to adopt an EEA model which includes free movement of labour.
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 42 minutes ago
Metro
I think we all would but it’s hardly relevant as we are not elected representatives paid to represent our constituencies.
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But you've just said it - he's there to represent those who elected him. Nigel has made no secret of his desire to leave the EU and kick up a stink. Thus the electorate voted for him on those grounds.
For him to have reneged on his stance would have been misrepresenting the electorate.
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He also voted less than any other MEP in EU history. He vetoed many pieces of legislation that would have benefited the UK.
From consumer protection, mobile phone roaming charges, to voting against legislation to protect children involved in s e x trafficking.
Putting political persuasion to one side his conduct has been a disgrace.
posted on 4/7/16
Metro
Despite trying to sabotage the EU for nearly two decades he was happy to receive his EU salary and (dishonestly) claim tens of thousands in expenses when he wasn’t even in Brussels.
He treated his electorate with distain and utter contempt.
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Of course he was happy to collect his salary. His electorate voted him on the basis of his distain for the EU so i would disagree that he let them down.
In fact, he's one of the few politicians who have remained true to their word.
90% of politicians could be accused of misuse of expenses.
posted on 4/7/16
He also voted less than any other MEP in EU history. He vetoed many pieces of legislation that would have benefited the UK.
From consumer protection, mobile phone roaming charges, to voting against legislation to protect children involved in s e_x trafficking.
Putting political persuasion to one side his conduct has been a disgrace.
----
I think you've missed the point.
Nigels stance was that this shouldn't be a matter for Brussels to decide.
posted on 4/7/16
He also claimed to be a “friend of the fishermen” yet chose to be absent in 29 out of 38 votes relating to the Common Fisheries Policy.
As I initially noted he is under investigation (again) for expenses fraud. I suspect this was part of the reason why he stepped down as I understand the findings are to be released soon.
posted on 4/7/16
Metro
I accept he wanted the EU to fail but in refusing to do the job he was paid to do (and more importantly vote!) he did nothing to help his electorate.
posted on 4/7/16
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posted on 4/7/16
What good did he do kids that were sold and exploited into the s e x trade by refusing to vote?
posted on 4/7/16
If I had know that within two weeks of Brexit, both Johnson and Farage had stepped aside and left May as the highest profile 'brexiteer' to potentially be negotiating the UK leaving the EU I honestly would've voted to remain.
She's a disgrace of a politician and I have no desire to see her continue her war against the Police. With her as PM we would be G4B in no time at all.
posted on 4/7/16
Just to clarify Farage also voted against a zero-tolerance policy in regard to all forms of violence against women. He also was against recognising sexual violence within marriage (as a crime) and to make rape within marriage a criminal offence.
But yeah, well done Nigel. A visionary…
posted on 4/7/16
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 18 minutes ago
Metro
I accept he wanted the EU to fail but in refusing to do the job he was paid to do (and more importantly vote!) he did nothing to help his electorate.
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Metro
I accept he wanted the EU to fail but in refusing to do the job he was paid to do (and more importantly vote!) he did nothing to help his electorate.
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He didn't refuse the job he was paid to do. He was elected on the basis that we'd come out of the EU.
The electorate that voted him in surely didn't do so on the basis that Nigel would be fully co-operative with their legislation.
To the contrary, he was elected in the hope that he could kick up a stink.
posted on 4/7/16
When politically you have a big win you use the political capital to kick-on and become a voice in national life...Cowards run.
posted on 4/7/16
run ? He did what he set out to do.
I'm afraid those who have tried to marginalise him for all these years have failed and now they're trying a new tactic.
posted on 4/7/16
Metro
He was employed as an MEP not as an activist.
As I noted before he could still have furthered his cause (to leave) and still used his vote to the benefit of his electorate.
Glad to see however that his dishonesty is finally catching up with him.
posted on 4/7/16
Take your nose out his rectum.
The divisive racist who can't stand by any the pledges he made so has taken to his heels and shown his true colour..,yellow!
Your country needs you Nigel, this is YOUR lifetimes work, what do we do now? Bluster that this is what he set out to do and don't look at me guv attitude that he has no responsibility for his actions is laughable and those thatfall for it are fools.
posted on 4/7/16
Nobody who voted for Brexit seems to be able to construct a single sentence that's factual and not sensationalist about why they voted.
'Take back control', 'sovereignity' is all a load of sensationalist crap and misplaced national pride.
There will be an act of parliament to invoke Article 50 fortunately, so hopefully the Commons, Lords or the Queen will put a stop to this utter madness.
People may argue it's undemocratic, but frankly considering the low intellect and anti-intelligence sentiment observed amongst the British people - maybe an act against democracy is worthwhile.
posted on 4/7/16
comment by kneerash-23 Cara Gold (U6876)
posted 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
#Brexit the joke that just keeps on giving.
"I know let's run a campaign none of us actually want to win, then if we win we all just quit"
"Great" Britain
----------------------------------------------------------------------
It really is embarrassing isn't it.
posted on 4/7/16
Metro
Was just reading that Farage is to REMAIN as an MEP.
So despite achieving his goals (as you noted) he still plans to collect his EU salary (paid for by the taxpayer) for continuing to do absolutely nothing.
posted on 4/7/16
is it too late to say RIP Brexit ??
posted on 5/7/16
Metro
Was just reading that Farage is to REMAIN as an MEP.
So despite achieving his goals (as you noted) he still plans to collect his EU salary (paid for by the taxpayer) for continuing to do absolutely nothing.
---
I think I'd accept wages like that too - as would you and everyone else on this forum.
posted on 5/7/16
Metro
I think we all would but it’s hardly relevant as we are not elected representatives paid to represent our constituencies.
It kind of eliminates any credibility (not that he had any to begin with) Farage had as an MEP. In that he’s happy to continue wasting tax payers money for doing sweet fa. (circa e100,000 a year).
posted on 5/7/16
comment by If anyone can, Emre Can... Britain just failed its IQ Test. (U3979)
posted 22 hours, 17 minutes ago
Nobody who voted for Brexit seems to be able to construct a single sentence that's factual and not sensationalist about why they voted.
'Take back control', 'sovereignity' is all a load of sensationalist crap and misplaced national pride.
There will be an act of parliament to invoke Article 50 fortunately, so hopefully the Commons, Lords or the Queen will put a stop to this utter madness.
People may argue it's undemocratic, but frankly considering the low intellect and anti-intelligence sentiment observed amongst the British people - maybe an act against democracy is worthwhile.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
What a load of babble !
It sounds like you've convinced yourself.
I voted Brexit because the evidence shows that EU GDP is down for 4 consecutive decades whereas other trade blocks are seeing significant growth.
Please refer to the economics/haver analysis which shows the exports of goods and services declining for the EU and rising for non-EU nations.
The catastrophe of Merkels "all welcome" approach to refugees / economic migrants is common knowledge.
By the way, I see that you claim the issue of sovereignity is nothing more than 'sensationalist crap and misplaced national pride' - again, it looks like you've convinced yourself of this.
If a country allows its sovereignity and democracy to be eroded so casually as you seem to be doing then you will accept management of people instead of representation. Again, please refer to your history books.
I always refer to Tony Benns quote on democracy...
"Ask the powerful five questions. What power have you got? Where did you get it from? In whose interests do you exercise it? To whom are you accountable? How can we get rid of you? Only democracy gives us that right. That is why no one with power likes democracy and that is why every generation must struggle to win it and keep it"
I don't think you've even considered history for if you did, you would know that the democratic control of a nation is its heartbeat.
The irony of the protesters wanting to be heard yet dismissing the democratic vote of the nation will be laughed at for generations - and rightly so.
The history books will show that the UK was split in 2016:
- Those who wanted to be a self governing nation with a democratic right to remove those in power and to trade with the world whenever it chooses
and
- Those who wanted to be led by an unelected, continent led union with diminished democracy and powerless to control its own trade.
The irony of those who see the Brexiteers as 'Little Englanders' is staggering. These 'Little Englanders' want to go global - not shackle themselves to a collapsing political union just so social liberalists can feel good about themselves.
You're a perfect example of someone who has been brainwashed by Blairs legacy.
posted on 5/7/16
Metro
Whilst there were some valid arguments to leave, the timing (when the global economy is slowing) and execution has been an absolute farce.
Given there was no forward planning whatsoever, any fresh arrangements with the EU are going to be challenging at best. The two year negotiation period afforded by the Lisbon Treaty is perfect leverage for the EU to maintain the status quo.
As Canada have found out (it took them six years to negotiate the CETA which has yet to be approved by the EU Parliament) two years is simply not enough time for the UK to broker the type of treaties we would all like.
Inconceivable (despite public comments from May, Gove et all) that the UK will leave the single market. And the UK will have to adopt an EEA model which includes free movement of labour.
posted on 5/7/16
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 42 minutes ago
Metro
I think we all would but it’s hardly relevant as we are not elected representatives paid to represent our constituencies.
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But you've just said it - he's there to represent those who elected him. Nigel has made no secret of his desire to leave the EU and kick up a stink. Thus the electorate voted for him on those grounds.
For him to have reneged on his stance would have been misrepresenting the electorate.
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