Mister M   1,625 #3229 Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Lockdoctor said: Do you mean economic situations like ...... ?  UK employment hits another record high  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47290331   Which makes it all the more puzzling as to why Honda would not want to be part of this success. Edited February 19, 2019 by nikki-red Ridiculous font size Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #3230 Posted February 19, 2019 In other Brexit news, that far-right clown James Goddard has been charged with harrassment of Anna Soubry outside the House of Commons last month.  Come March 29th, half of the far-right will be in jail lol 😂  "Soubry protester James Goddard charged with harassment"  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47296821 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hobinfoot   25 #3231 Posted February 19, 2019 55 minutes ago, tzijlstra said: Except that Honda would potentially lose sales if it acknowledged the decision was down to Brexit. The line they are giving now is marketing driven, that is how business works. Just except that not everything that's done in business is related to brexit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lockdoctor   10 #3232 Posted February 19, 2019 30 minutes ago, Mister M said: Which makes it all the more puzzling as to why Honda would not want to be part of this success. It's not at all puzzling because Honda have explained their reasons for closing the Swindon plant in 2021. Unlike Nissan, Honda didn't seek any money from our Government which is why they can be honest and not blame Brexit or make statements such as what Nissan did saying "Brexit uncertainty is not helpful for future planning''  Honda have stated "We've always seen Brexit as something we'll get through, but these changes globally are something we will have to respond to. We deeply regret the impact it will have on the Swindon community."  Some posters try too hard in blaming Brexit for every negative economic event. Turkey are not leaving the customs union and Honda are closing their operations there, for the same reasons they are closing the Swindon plant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
apelike   10 #3233 Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Top Cats Hat said: Come March 29th, half of the far-right will be in jail lol 😂  "Soubry protester James Goddard charged with harassment" Charged is not the same as being in prison. As its not a very serious offence and only carries a maximum of 6 months I doubt he will see the inside of a jail. Edited February 19, 2019 by apelike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #3234 Posted February 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, apelike said: Charged is not the same as being in prison. As its not a very serious offence and only carries a maximum of 6 months I doubt he will see the inside of a jail. I wasn't referring to him specifically but those clowns arrested for attacking paramedics in London on Saturday and of course Wee Tommy Robinson who still has to answer to his charge of Contempt of Court in Leeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #3235 Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) ........... Edited February 19, 2019 by melthebell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #3236 Posted February 19, 2019 interesting view from the French side  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Top Cats Hat   10 #3237 Posted February 19, 2019  With the new Formula One season coming up, I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the effect of a no-deal Brexit on the next season.  Despite Formula One being an international sport, 80% of all F1 teams are based in the south of England employing tens of thousands of people directly and supporting many others in the local areas as well as many small specialist engineering firms. Although the cars usually travel from circuit to circuit between races, what makes the difference between winning and coming second is the week by week development of new parts many of which are manufactured after the final free practice on Friday and qualifying on Saturday and flown out on Saturday morning to be fitted by the start of Q1 usually at 1pm. This is a real 'just in time' supply chain.   Current favourites Mercedes-AMG could well end up relocating to Stuttgart. Second favourite Ferrari will benefit from this as they are entirely based in Maranello, Italy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WiseOwl182 Â Â 10 #3238 Posted February 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Cyclone said: All these people who are currently seeing themselves, their friends, family or community losing jobs, directly because of brexit, they'd still vote for it again? Â I think so, yes. The polls are still as tight as they were in May and June 2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ANGELFIRE1   10 #3239 Posted February 19, 2019 18 minutes ago, Top Cats Hat said:  With the new Formula One season coming up, I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned the effect of a no-deal Brexit on the next season.  Despite Formula One being an international sport, 80% of all F1 teams are based in the south of England employing tens of thousands of people directly and supporting many others in the local areas as well as many small specialist engineering firms. Although the cars usually travel from circuit to circuit between races, what makes the difference between winning and coming second is the week by week development of new parts many of which are manufactured after the final free practice on Friday and qualifying on Saturday and flown out on Saturday morning to be fitted by the start of Q1 usually at 1pm. This is a real 'just in time' supply chain.   Current favourites Mercedes-AMG could well end up relocating to Stuttgart. Second favourite Ferrari will benefit from this as they are entirely based in Maranello, Italy.  Not quite 80%, 60% in fact.  2019 Formula 1 constructors and teams Constructor Team Headquarters F1 GP debut Race driver Race driver Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow Maranello, Italy 1950 Sebastian Vettel Charles Leclerc Haas Rich Energy Haas F1 Team Kannapolis, NC, USA 2016 Romain Grosjean Kevin Magnussen McLaren McLaren F1 Team Woking, United Kingdom 1966 Lando Norris Carlos Sainz Mercedes Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Brackley, United Kingdom 1954 Lewis Hamilton Valtteri Bottas Racing Point Racing Point F1 Team Silverstone, United Kingdom 2019 Sergio Perez Lance Stroll Red Bull Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Milton Keynes, United Kingdom 2005 Pierre Gasly Max Verstappen Renault Renault F1 Team Enstone, United Kingdom 1977 Daniel Ricciardo Nico Hulkenberg Sauber Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team Hinwil, Switzerland 1993 Kimi Räikkönen Antonio Giovinazzi Toro Rosso Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda Faenza, Italy 2006 Daniil Kvyat Alexander Albon Williams Williams Racing Grove, United Kingdom 1977 George Russell Robert Kubica Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #3240 Posted February 19, 2019 32 minutes ago, ANGELFIRE1 said: Not quite 80%, 60% in fact.  2019 Formula 1 constructors and teams Constructor Team Headquarters F1 GP debut Race driver Race driver Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow Maranello, Italy 1950 Sebastian Vettel Charles Leclerc Haas Rich Energy Haas F1 Team Kannapolis, NC, USA 2016 Romain Grosjean Kevin Magnussen McLaren McLaren F1 Team Woking, United Kingdom 1966 Lando Norris Carlos Sainz Mercedes Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Brackley, United Kingdom 1954 Lewis Hamilton Valtteri Bottas Racing Point Racing Point F1 Team Silverstone, United Kingdom 2019 Sergio Perez Lance Stroll Red Bull Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Milton Keynes, United Kingdom 2005 Pierre Gasly Max Verstappen Renault Renault F1 Team Enstone, United Kingdom 1977 Daniel Ricciardo Nico Hulkenberg Sauber Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team Hinwil, Switzerland 1993 Kimi Räikkönen Antonio Giovinazzi Toro Rosso Red Bull Toro Rosso Honda Faenza, Italy 2006 Daniil Kvyat Alexander Albon Williams Williams Racing Grove, United Kingdom 1977 George Russell Robert Kubica It doesnt matter where the headquarters are, i read 8 out of 10 of the teams are based in southern england Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...