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TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR has said that he hopes today’s election in the UK does not result in a hung parliament.
Speaking to reporters as he arrived at the European Council in Brussels today Varadkar was determined to steer his remarks towards climate change and the next EU budget, which are the focus of the summit.
However, he acknowledged that the election in the UK is looming large over proceedings and said that he imagines that most EU leaders will be staying up late tonight to watch the results unfold.
“Obviously it’s entirely a decision for the people in the United Kingdom to elect whichever government they want. I just that hope the result is decisive, so we know where we’re going over the next few months,” he said.
Hung parliament
The Taoiseach said that he does not believe that it is a choice between a hung parliament and a Boris Johnson led government.
“I think the best thing for Ireland, for the UK and for Europe would be to have an end to the uncertainty. So whether that’s prime minister Johnson winning with a large majority, or the remain parties together winning a majority, we’ll work with whatever the outcome is,” he said.
But what’s been very hard to work with is a parliament, that was a hung parliament, that wasn’t able to come a majority decision on anything, and I just hope we’re not in that position again tomorrow.
Varadkar also told reporters that the risks for Ireland in the next phase of the Brexit negotiations will hinge on the result of the vote.
He added that the withdrawal agreement protects against a hard Northern Ireland border, guarantees citizens rights and protects the common travel area “but it doesn’t solve the issue of trade”.
“The trading relationship between Britain and Ireland is essential for our agrifood sector, for our exporters and our small businesses. So it’s going to be really crucial for Ireland that we get a good deal on trade with the UK,” he said.
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Sure even bishops and priests tell lies.
I’m lying now.
@Shane
You mean a Cardinal Sin ,,, lol
The Cheque is in the post.your Bum does not look big in that.we found this fabulous little restaurant on the first night.I’ll ring you right back.let’s swap addresses, it was so great meeting like minded people.I’m not voting for them next time……
If that’s the case all tds are helping evolution at lightning speed
Ur boring – quit boring everybody
Who is
And your a fcuking tool
Of course I don’t,as I send this from my private jet,you all look real small down there.
This is not new research. Any basic textbook on evolutionary psychology covers this well worn knowledge. Eh what’s new????
Agreed. I’ve read about this exact mechanism many times before. Dawkins discusses it at length. I suspect they ran a bunch of experiments to establish an exact model and it saben picked up as new research.
I remember my parents telling me “Stick out your tongue so I can check you are not telling a lie”. The story behind it was that a black mark appeared on your tongue if you we’re being ‘economical with the truth’!!!!!!!!!!!
I think we all experienced that followed by the drawer flying open and the wooden spoon appearing
I never lie. :-)
Ok that was a lie. :-)
My monkeys want to visit the zoo….
My zoo want to visit the monkeys
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