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From Visitors from outside the European Economic Area (EEA)
QuoteCoronavirus (COVID-19) update
Overseas visitors to England, including anyone living in the UK without permission, will not be charged for:
- testing for coronavirus (even if the test shows you do not have coronavirus)
- treatment for coronavirus – including for a related problem that affects some children called multisystem inflammatory syndrome
- vaccination against coronavirus
No immigration checks are needed.
Usually you can only have the vaccine via an appointment and to make an appointment you need to be in a qualifying group, e.g. above the minimum age, currently 50, a frontline health worker etc., and have received an invitation, either by a text message from your GP or a letter from the NHS.
However, if you qualify you can also book one via Book or manage your coronavirus vaccination; but you need to be registered with a GP.
Note; all the above is for England. See appropriate link in Coronavirus vaccination for Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.
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10 minutes ago, vogie said:I cannot be bothered going through every little point of yours, it gets so monotonous, if you want to support nationalism, be my guest.
As for your comment about Russian nationalism, check out this link, it is everything that you are totally againgst and I will include the actual video from Elif Shafak. I am not going to listen to people justifying nationalism, one day it might be too late when Scotland turns into something like we saw in NI in the 70s.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qm1qvh2z058
Where did I comment on, let alone support, the Russian nationalism based upon ethnicity displayed in that video? I didn't.
I did mention the nationalism which, in part, led to the break up of the Soviet Union and asked you if you believed that to be bad. Yet again, you've dodged that question. No surprise there.
The rest of your posts is, yet again, about tribal nationalism; not the nationalism which is an expression of national, not ethnic, identity. Your source, Elif Shafak, knows and has written about the difference; you should learn from her.
Addendum.
"one day it might be too late when Scotland turns into something like we saw in NI in the 70s."
Equating the SNP with the IRA; a new low even for you.
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22 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:<snip>
I hope Scotland do have another independence referendum and I hope the result is accepted by all, regardless of what that result might be
The UK Scotland voted to remain a part of in 2014 radically changed in 2016. That is the argument for holding another independence referendum so soon after the last.
Unless a similar radical event happens, then I can see no reason why a result to remain in the UK, should that happen, would not be accepted by all.
25 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:<snip>
Not any arguments about what region might have voted for what.
Scotland is not a region. It is, like England, Northern Ireland and Wales, one of the four nations which make up the UK.
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13 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:<snip>
If who lost? The referendum paved the way for Brexit.
Nigel Farage wants second referendum if Remain campaign scrapes narrow win
QuoteThe Ukip leader speaks to the Mirror’s Associate Editor Kevin Maguire and warns that a '52-48 result would be unfinished business'
Of course, he changed his mind the morning after the results were announced!
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1 hour ago, youreavinalaff said:Why?
Read the whole post rather than just the part you've quoted out of context and your question will be answered.
1 hour ago, youreavinalaff said:The Tories were given the mandate for Brexit by the referendum. I believe the referendum result was in the region of 52% in favour.
The UK is still a democracy. In a democracy, people have the right to change their mind.
In 2019 Johnson tried various dirty tricks to get his proposed EU withdrawal agreement into law without Parliament voting on it. These failed, so he called a general election. In that general election, approximately 54% voted for parties which promised, at the very least, a referendum on whether or not to accept that proposed withdrawal agreement. Unfortunately, our FPTP system denied us that.
At present it seems that Johnson's government will deny the Scottish people the right to determine their own future even if more than 50% vote for independence supporting parties in May.
Many Brexiteers and those opposed to IndyRef2 have made it clear that they only believe in democracy when the result suits them. Are you in that group?
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3 hours ago, vogie said:I am talking about Scottish Nationalism here seeing as it a Scottish thread and Nationalism in general, I haven't read up yet on Russian nationalism yet, but the information you include just so you can win the argument is quite outstanding.
Nationalism is nationalism and why a socialist would give their backing when nationalism and socialism are at both ends of the spectrum defies all logic, you can tie a bow around it to make it look better and even spray it with an 1960s bottle of Old Spice to make it smell better, but at the end of the day it is still nationalism.
This is a quote from the author Elif Shafak, maybe she'll need no introduction to you? She goes on to say:
"People like to think that their nationalism is not as ugly as other peoples nationalism, and that their nationalism is actually the right type of nationalism, that is civilised nationalism, and I don't believe in that, I think the core of nationalism is quite ugly. It is devisive, it is based on a distinction between 'us' versus 'them' and the assumption, that 'us' is somewhat better than 'them'
So their you have it, some would have us believe that:
Scottish nationalism: Great.
Irish nationalism: Wonderful and romantic.
Welsh nationalism: To be encouraged.
French nationalism: Yep, great.
English nationalism: Terrible, evil.
British nationalism: Doesn't exist anymore.
(Not my own work)⬆️⬆️⬆️
It wasn't me who brought English nationalism into the thread; and I was responding directly to a post of yours as is obvious because I quoted it! I refer you to that response.
To repeat; not all English nationalists are bad, but those that are, like the EDL, get the headlines and that is why they and their ilk come first to most people's mind's when the phrase "English nationalism" is spoken or written.
"I haven't read up yet on Russian nationalism yet, but the information you include just so you can win the argument is quite outstanding."
I know that Brexiteers are against providing information and evidence to support their arguments, but I believe in doing so. Read the link; it's not all about Russian nationalism. It was also used to support my view that not all nationalism is bad.
Telling that, as usual, you have dodged and not answered the question!
"Nationalism is nationalism and why a socialist would give their backing....."
Which socialist is that, then?
"This is a quote from the author Elif Shafak...."
Why no link to it's source?
You should read more of her works on the matter. Do so and you'll find she is not against the sort of nationalism represented by the SNP, but the tribal nationalism which focuses on ethnicity she first witnessed in her home country.
Indeed, due to the activities of many parties calling themselves nationalists across Europe, the words 'nationalism' and 'nationalist' are becoming more and more associated with the alt-right.
Something recognised by, among others, Sturgeon in 2017: Scotland's Sturgeon says nationalism a difficult word
Quote“What those of us who support Scottish independence are all about could not be further removed from some of what you would recognize as nationalism in other parts of the world,” she said, speaking to Turkish writer Elif Shafak.
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7 hours ago, planemad said:
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I would also mention that the Queen of the Nurburgring, Sabine Schmitz has just passed away
A sad week for motor sport.
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5 hours ago, Surelynot said:
Serious question.....is this red tape unique to the UK?......or is it the same red tape every "third country", not in the customs union and single market, has to complete?
It depends on what, if any, trade agreement that country has with the EU; but for most countries outside the EEA; maybe not exactly the same, but very similar.
From the EU Commission: Import and export rules.
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4 hours ago, vogie said:
<snip> And if you think that blaming Boris for all these covid deaths is 'your get out of jail card', I would seriously have a rethink.
I'll ignore the fact that so many Brexiteers are using the pandemic to excuse the economic problems caused by Brexit! Other than to say that yes, the pandemic has hit us hard, as it has everywhere. But Brexit has made the situation worse.
Instead; let's have a look at Johnson's handling of the pandemic.
You've developed a fondness for opinion polls; so here's one: Two-Thirds of MPs Think Boris Johnson Has Handled The Covid-19 Crisis Badly, New Research Suggests
QuoteTwo-thirds of MPs surveyed claim they aren’t happy with how Boris Johnson has handled the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new poll.
The fresh data also revealed that just 9% of respondents were satisfied with the UK government’s response to the crisis, with 62% stating they were dissatisfied.
OK, that was December; but I wonder by how much, if any, the numbers have changed.
Here's a more recent one from January: How is government handling the COVID-19 pandemic?
QuoteOverall, six in ten (60%) people say the government is handling the pandemic badly as a whole; including 31% who say the issue of COVID-19 has been “very badly” handled. Just over a third of Britons (37%) they have handled it well, although only 5% say they have handled it “very well”.
From the start, Johnson has dithered and that dithering has cost lives. 15 'mistakes' made in handling coronavirus pandemic as UK death toll reaches 100,000.
Add to that list things such as the long delay in introducing self isolation for those arriving in the UK from abroad and the even longer delay in introducing quarantine for those arriving from high risk countries.
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4 hours ago, OswaldBastable said:
How much red tape did they put in front of our COVID vaccine? I bet it was nothing like 71 pages per delivery.
As it's manufactured in the EU, not much!
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4 hours ago, vogie said:
Which ever way you care to look at it Johnson is a lot more popular than Starmer, the Trosky Labour Party are a spent force and rejoice at the fact we have a man worthy of the position he holds. So as much as the left doesn't believe in democracy, these are the facts I'm afraid.
And this is from the lefties bible:
"The prime minister’s net approval rating of 7 is his best since last May and, at two points higher than Starmer’s net rating of 5, it is also the first time his ratings have been above the Labour leader’s since then. Johnson has also established a clear lead when voters are asked who would make the best prime minister, with 37% opting for him and 25% choosing Starmer."
So after 10 months of his being behind, you claim this as a magnificent victory for Johnson!
I seem to recall that whenever polls showing Starmer ahead were referenced during the last 10 months that you dismissed them as unrepresentative. Though I may be misremembering and it could have been a different poster.
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4 hours ago, OswaldBastable said:I see the 'red tape' as the EU's way of punishing the UK for leaving.
Are you yet another Brexiteer who believed that we would retain all the benefits of membership without the responsibilities?
Your comment certainly suggests that you are!
We have left the EU and now have to suffer the consequences; get over it!
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15 hours ago, bkkcanuck8 said:<snip> As such a veterinary agreement as a stand-alone agreement may not be an option for the UK since they only want the benefits without the responsibilities.
The benefits without the responsibilities is what the Leave campaign promised in 2016.
Unfortunately, evidence to the contrary was labelled 'Project Fear' by Leave and enough people believed this nonsense to give Leave the narrow victory.
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On 3/19/2021 at 3:51 AM, Tofer said:
Blah, blah, blah, same old churlish nonsense, to deflect from the UK's real achievements, that has already been debated ad nauseam.
Not churlish nonsense; the truth.
That you keep praising Truss and her so called deals wont alter that.
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On 3/17/2021 at 7:39 PM, KhaoYai said:On 3/17/2021 at 2:41 PM, 7by7 said:
Which, I repeat, is a pity, as much else of what you have posted here makes sense.
And as I have already SAID - that's an opinion!
Indeed, it is my opinion that much of what you have posted makes sense.
Don't you agree?
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On 3/18/2021 at 2:05 PM, placeholder said:
What has infrastructure got to do with membership in the EU?
As EU members we could have applied for EU grants to help pay for infrastructure projects.
See also EU funding in the UK, although that doesn't just cover infrastructure.
QuoteThe majority of EU funding in the UK comes from the European Structural and Investment (ESI) funds (discussed in section 2) and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (discussed in section 3). For the 2014-20 funding period, the UK was allocated €17.2 billion and €22.5 billion through these funds respectively
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On 3/18/2021 at 12:53 PM, Kwasaki said:
Lots of projects on infrastructure going ahead
As already seen, the Stonehenge tunnel project dates back to well before Brexit.
As do Crossrail and HS2.
Crossrail; Act authorising construction passed in 2008.
HS2; announced and requisite Bills presented to Parliament in 2012.
What other major infrastructure projects have been approved, let alone begun, since Brexit?
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On 3/18/2021 at 8:23 AM, Kwasaki said:
I forgot typo aren't allowed " Stonehenge tunnel and in Somerset a road.
The Stonehenge tunnel has been in the planning stage for some years. That it finally got approval after Johnson became PM is coincidence.
What Somerset Road?
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On 3/18/2021 at 5:53 AM, Kwasaki said:
Punch a journalist for stirring it up yeah why not.
She put herself in danger.
Because it's assault and a crime!
On 3/18/2021 at 5:53 AM, Kwasaki said:Piccaninnies is plural noun of small babies.
It is a racist noun, akin to using the 'N' word.
On 3/18/2021 at 5:53 AM, Kwasaki said:A humorous remark about a fully Hijab dressed women.
Just as programmes like 'Mind Your Language' and 'Love Thy Neighbour' were humorous!
On 3/18/2021 at 5:53 AM, Kwasaki said:All politicians do that.
Not all, but many; so I'll give you that one.
On 3/18/2021 at 5:53 AM, Kwasaki said:A good idea that should be finished
Sad by someone who would not be paying for it! Many London council taxpayers whose money was wasted would not agree with you.
On 3/18/2021 at 5:53 AM, Kwasaki said:They were banned by Theresa May get ya facts right.
When Johnson purchased them, the ownership and use of water cannons in England and Wales was illegal without first obtaining a licence from the Home Office; which neither the GLA nor the Met had. As he could not justify this purchase no licence was retrospectively issued. Subsequently, their use in England and Wales was banned by May when she was Home Secretary.
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On 3/18/2021 at 4:10 AM, Kwasaki said:
The nightmare started by disgraced T. May with it being left to deal with by my buddy Boris.
If so, maybe your buddy can tell us why his deal, apart from selling out Northern Ireland, is virtually identical to May's?
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On 3/18/2021 at 9:13 AM, vogie said:
<snip> I think here to suggest that English nationalism is bad whilst Scottish nationalism is good is most unfair and I believe that all nationalism is bad.
Are you really saying that you cannot tell the difference between the SNP and parties like the EDL and BNP?
Of course, not all English nationalists are of that ilk; but, unfortunately, due to the activities of those two and similar organisations, it's the vison which first springs to mind when the phrase "English nationalism" is uttered. Indeed, do even the slightest research into English nationalism and you'll find many organisations advocating such have far right and racist aims and policies.
"I believe that all nationalism is bad."
Do you include in that sweeping statement the nationalism such as that which played a major part in the break up of the Soviet Union?
The Role of Nationalism in the Dissolution of the Soviet Union
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Just now, Rookiescot said:
You honestly think that tunnel will ever happen?
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Tunnel or bridge; it'll go the same way as his garden bridge proposal when he was London mayor.
Failed London Garden Bridge project cost £53m
QuoteThe project promised a lot but delivered nothing, swallowing £43m of public money in the process.
The biggest expenditure was the £21m contract to build the bridge - with campaigners still wanting to know why that was allowed when land had not even been secured.
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1 minute ago, youreavinalaff said:
I don't recall ever mentioning your wife in particular. I merely posted my experience.
To be accused of something I have not done does not sit well.
I detailed her experiences in order to show the major efforts she has made in trying to find employment. I detailed the times she has applied and received no reply; the times she has been interview to no avail
Your response?
2 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:Like I said, the jobs are out there if one is prepared to get past obstacles that may be put in the way.
I have just done a quick search of the 4 leading supermarkets in UK in the Surrey region, as an example. Lots going on there.
A clear indication you believe she is sitting at home on her <deleted> and doing nothing.
That is insulting.
An insult you compound with
10 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:I'm sure, with the right approach and flexibility to fit in, your wife will find a suitable position
So you can take your "does not sit well" add it to your smug, condescending tone and shove it all where the sun don't shine.
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2 hours ago, KhaoYai said:
I have provided links from official sources and reliable news sources to substantiate most of what I have written
You have provided no such to substantiate your oft repeated claim that
19 hours ago, KhaoYai said:its just sour grapes over Brexit.
Which, I repeat, is a pity, as much else of what you have posted here makes sense.
I also repeat: other than that; I refer you to the responses made to you previously.
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