howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
Latest from our man at Westminster.
Why did two thirds of people in Dover & Deal vote to leave the EU? Because they believed in better. They believe in Britain and the kind of country we can build – a land of opportunity, independent in the world. They knew it wouldn’t be easy. To vote for change on this scale is not for the faint-hearted. It takes political courage.
That means making the most of the opportunities that lie ahead. Everyone knows that Europe’s share of the global economy has plummeted in recent decades. It used to account for 30% a few years ago. Now it’s fallen to just 15%. If we make the most of our renewed national independence to reform our economy and forge stronger links the world over, we can grow as the rest of the world grows. With 90% of future global growth coming from outside Europe, that will be a brighter future for Britain. Everyone has a part to play in delivering that future. We need to get past Remain and Leave – past the endless refighting of the referendum. We need to come together and make the most of our global future.
First, that means rejecting the politics of fear. Especially the sort we had in the EU referendum campaign. Now we’re hearing dire warnings all over again. We need to reject it all and plan for the kind country we want Britain to become. That’s why we need to make sure we are ready on day one, deal or no deal. So we are fully prepared for Brexit to seize the opportunities that lie ahead. We must not make any agreement that will make it harder for Britain to make trade deals around the world. We must work together to overcome every barrier that may lie in our way. Take the Calais Jungle. They said it would come to Dover if we voted out. Yet after a strong campaign we managed to get the Jungle dismantled.
Moving forward, I have been working out how we can build the roads, lorry parking and improved customs systems we need to ensure trade keeps flowing at Dover. I’ve been working closely with the authorities in Calais. They know that trade with the EU benefits everyone – and the EU does best from this as they sell us £100 billion more in goods than we sell them. We all want to see that continue while we also seek out new trading opportunities across the globe. What’s more, leaving the EU will enable us to keep more of our hard-earned money. And it will enable us to put an end to uncontrolled European immigration. Leaving the EU must mean just that. That we take back control of our laws, borders and money. Yet it is also about the belief in better. That’s why it’s time for the whole nation to come together and make the most of our national potential in the years to come.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
whats this howard more waffle from Charlie clown..
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,637
His latest........
"Leaving the EU offers a real opportunity to boost the great British high street – by levelling the playing field between local firms and online giants like Amazon.
Small business owners in Dover and Deal work tirelessly to make a success of their shops, cafes and restaurants – and they pay their taxes in full. Yet some big businesses seem to think it’s OK that the person cleaning their offices pays more in tax than they do. It’s not – and I have been campaigning in Parliament for years to put a stop to this.
The problem I’ve run up against time and again is European Law, which international businesses exploit in order to dodge taxes. That’s why when the UK leaves, it’s vital we are no longer bound by EU rules that hinder us from making our tax system work fairly. This is a great opportunity to see that big international businesses are required to pay their fair share.
Because things can’t carry on as they are. Amazon will tell you that ordering goods from your kitchen table in the UK – delivered from a warehouse in the UK – is somehow taxable in Luxembourg. Do you buy it?
Meanwhile, Google with five British offices, 5,000 staff and a £1 billion super-HQ in London will tell you they are only taxable in Ireland. This kind of tax fiction infuriates people – especially small business owners in our area working all hours of the day to make ends meet.
Outside the EU, we can ensure everyone pays their fair share – and use the extra cash to further reduce business taxes across the board.
VAT is another tax whose rules are set by the EU. I’ve been battling in Parliament against massive VAT fraud by overseas traders online. The potential tax dodging we are talking about runs into billions of pounds – money we need to fund the NHS and our schools.
Yet because the VAT rules are set by the EU and very inflexible, we cannot currently force the likes of Amazon and eBay to collect VAT. As an independent country in full control of our tax system we would be able to – as indeed they have in Australia. Amazon went bananas about this. But the Australians stuck to their guns and saw it through. I have no doubt the Australians will soon end up with a lot more tax revenue – and see their high streets compete on a more level playing field.
It’s clear we need to get as far from the EU as fast as we can – so we can reap the full benefits of independence and what the globe has to offer. By taking back control of our laws, we can create a level playing field for small businesses and high street shops in Dover and Deal. We can build a tax system that is fair to all – and makes big businesses pay their fair share of taxes."...
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I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
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Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
hello more waffle, dosent he ever stop, there is spud shortage you know.
ray hutstone- Registered: 1 Apr 2018
- Posts: 2,158
I despair. I really do.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
Looking more and more like Callum Warriner will be the Tory candidate next time around. Charlie can stand as an Independent if he chooses which would badly split the Tory vote.
Captain Haddock- Location: Marlinspike Hall
- Registered: 8 Oct 2012
- Posts: 7,423
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'If no one went no faster than what I do there'd be a sight less trouble in this world'
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,637
Not reading or taking that much interest in politics (lives to short) who is Callum Warriner for those of us to lazy to look him up.
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Captain Haddock- Location: Marlinspike Hall
- Registered: 8 Oct 2012
- Posts: 7,423
Jan Higgins wrote:Not reading or taking that much interest in politics (lives to short) who is Callum Warriner for those of us to lazy to look him up.
https://twitter.com/CallumWarriner?lang=en-gbPaul Watkins likes this
'If no one went no faster than what I do there'd be a sight less trouble in this world'
Paul Watkins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 9 Nov 2011
- Posts: 2,225
#328 Jan if you’re a Castle Ward resi he might be your Town Cllr. If I’m that much out of touch of course.
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ray hutstone- Registered: 1 Apr 2018
- Posts: 2,158
Blimey. Has Charlie really been debunked in perpetuity as far as the Tory grandees are concerned? No loss, in my book.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
That photo from June the 4th says rather a lot.
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,637
Thanks Paul, no not my ward which is dominated by Labour.
As I did not recognise the name he must be one of those who is either one of the more dormant councillors or does not seek publicity.
"That photo from June the 4th says rather a lot."
Yes Howard, it shows he meets other Tories, whoopee.
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Weird Granny Slater- Location: Dover
- Registered: 7 Jun 2017
- Posts: 2,822
howard mcsweeney1 wrote:That photo from June the 4th says rather a lot.
The 29 May entry says rather more.
'Pass the cow dung, my dropsy's killing me' - Heraclitus
ray hutstone- Registered: 1 Apr 2018
- Posts: 2,158
He sounds like the perfect man for the job if Charlie's days really are numbered. Freemason at 21, wet behind the ears and will toe the party line regardless.
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 5,975
Well if this young pretender young Callum is selected I will eat one of my hats.?Do they never learn?I hope what ever Chatlie has or not done will soon be revealed.i think Jan you need to speak to a Town. Councillor.If Callum wants to be a MP then go else where and gain experience Being elected to Dover Town Council is easy.Get out into the hard world of politics.I never ever wanted to go into major politics .
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
that's if his mum lets out to play.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,499
needs to raised his profile at DTC good place to practice
he certainly does strike me as able to be an MP
But I have attempted since he was elected to get him to speak out at meetings
I realise its dauntings but if you have these type of ambitions you should be leading from the front
most people don't even know who he is
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Neil Moors- Registered: 3 Feb 2016
- Posts: 1,220
Are you guys serious? Is there a genuine prospect of Charlie not being chosen as the Tory candidate for the next election?
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
The problem is that nobody can be sure when the next General election will be called so the local party may be forced to select a candidate in order to give him or her a chance to get known to the voters.