Niall Ó Conghaile
@nialloconghaile.bsky.social
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European.
Views my own; RT = interest, not endorsement.
European.
Views my own; RT = interest, not endorsement.
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I understand. We understand.
We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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We understand the importance that Europe had in your lives and the sense of biting loss for many of you.
We understand what Brexit has done.
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Hard to know if this deserves a *Bwah hah hah hah* or a *sad trumpet*
You can feel the seething Europhobic rage. Good.
This is Brexit, my quitter chums. You have driven the UK car industry to its lowest level in modern times, not us.
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You can feel the seething Europhobic rage. Good.
This is Brexit, my quitter chums. You have driven the UK car industry to its lowest level in modern times, not us.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Hard to know if this deserves a *Bwah hah hah hah* or a *sad trumpet*
You can feel the seething Europhobic rage. Good.
This is Brexit, my quitter chums. You have driven the UK car industry to its lowest level in modern times, not us.
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You can feel the seething Europhobic rage. Good.
This is Brexit, my quitter chums. You have driven the UK car industry to its lowest level in modern times, not us.
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I just found time to listen to Marina Wheeler and tbh for me it's bullshit from the first minute right up to the last.
I've no clue why she wants to engage with the EU as she's got nothing to offer.
Maybe she should make herself useful in different areas but the EU is not a suitable patch.
I've no clue why she wants to engage with the EU as she's got nothing to offer.
Maybe she should make herself useful in different areas but the EU is not a suitable patch.
February 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
I just found time to listen to Marina Wheeler and tbh for me it's bullshit from the first minute right up to the last.
I've no clue why she wants to engage with the EU as she's got nothing to offer.
Maybe she should make herself useful in different areas but the EU is not a suitable patch.
I've no clue why she wants to engage with the EU as she's got nothing to offer.
Maybe she should make herself useful in different areas but the EU is not a suitable patch.
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When we bought our first house in Billericay in 1982 the curtains in our lounge and bedrooms were made out of Granada Ghia seat cover material
February 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
When we bought our first house in Billericay in 1982 the curtains in our lounge and bedrooms were made out of Granada Ghia seat cover material
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And all the idiots in 2015/6/7 who were promoting “UK will continue to have access to single market”.
They were all right!
UK has *access*, as do all companies/countries. BUT the goods (and services) must comply with the EEA rules.
How do you prove that without documents, certificates and testing.
They were all right!
UK has *access*, as do all companies/countries. BUT the goods (and services) must comply with the EEA rules.
How do you prove that without documents, certificates and testing.
February 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM
And all the idiots in 2015/6/7 who were promoting “UK will continue to have access to single market”.
They were all right!
UK has *access*, as do all companies/countries. BUT the goods (and services) must comply with the EEA rules.
How do you prove that without documents, certificates and testing.
They were all right!
UK has *access*, as do all companies/countries. BUT the goods (and services) must comply with the EEA rules.
How do you prove that without documents, certificates and testing.
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Is this really true? Can this possibly be Best for Britain's position?
It just seems to amount to cherrypicking.
I do wonder how BfB has cornered itself to such an anti-European position?
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It just seems to amount to cherrypicking.
I do wonder how BfB has cornered itself to such an anti-European position?
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February 1, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Is this really true? Can this possibly be Best for Britain's position?
It just seems to amount to cherrypicking.
I do wonder how BfB has cornered itself to such an anti-European position?
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It just seems to amount to cherrypicking.
I do wonder how BfB has cornered itself to such an anti-European position?
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The UK is not a "closest neighbor" to the EU in anything but geography. The leading two parties in the polls are openly hostile to Europe, Labour is indifferent at best. The EU has been "too nice" to the UK in order to not burn bridges in the future, bridges the British had no problem burning.
February 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
The UK is not a "closest neighbor" to the EU in anything but geography. The leading two parties in the polls are openly hostile to Europe, Labour is indifferent at best. The EU has been "too nice" to the UK in order to not burn bridges in the future, bridges the British had no problem burning.
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The single market is open to all. As long as you can meet and, more importantly, demonstrate that you have met that market's requirements. It is far easier to do that by being in the single market of course.
February 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The single market is open to all. As long as you can meet and, more importantly, demonstrate that you have met that market's requirements. It is far easier to do that by being in the single market of course.
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Have I missed something?
Is the EU now trying to attract us back?
I must have missed that memo
Is the EU now trying to attract us back?
I must have missed that memo
February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Have I missed something?
Is the EU now trying to attract us back?
I must have missed that memo
Is the EU now trying to attract us back?
I must have missed that memo
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It's Brexiters' way of acknowledging Brexit economic damage. Of course they can't admit it was their fault & so stick to the punishment meme even though they know the rules apply to all 3rd countries. They perpetually moan about their own doing to cause trouble & daren't admit what they really want.
February 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM
It's Brexiters' way of acknowledging Brexit economic damage. Of course they can't admit it was their fault & so stick to the punishment meme even though they know the rules apply to all 3rd countries. They perpetually moan about their own doing to cause trouble & daren't admit what they really want.
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Brexiters have a talent for holding contradictory ideas in their heads at the same time. It's almost a defining quality.
In truth, it's just hatred of Europe and indeed hatred of Europeans that bubbles up. They try to put lipstick on it, but its still ugly.
In truth, it's just hatred of Europe and indeed hatred of Europeans that bubbles up. They try to put lipstick on it, but its still ugly.
February 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Brexiters have a talent for holding contradictory ideas in their heads at the same time. It's almost a defining quality.
In truth, it's just hatred of Europe and indeed hatred of Europeans that bubbles up. They try to put lipstick on it, but its still ugly.
In truth, it's just hatred of Europe and indeed hatred of Europeans that bubbles up. They try to put lipstick on it, but its still ugly.
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And as for this, "the market" is our market, the European single market.
You slammed the door on the way out, talking about #Canzuk and the Commonwealth and that you didn't need us. You refuse the obligations of the market
And no, this will not undermine the TCA and nobody is saying that.
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You slammed the door on the way out, talking about #Canzuk and the Commonwealth and that you didn't need us. You refuse the obligations of the market
And no, this will not undermine the TCA and nobody is saying that.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:02 AM
And as for this, "the market" is our market, the European single market.
You slammed the door on the way out, talking about #Canzuk and the Commonwealth and that you didn't need us. You refuse the obligations of the market
And no, this will not undermine the TCA and nobody is saying that.
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You slammed the door on the way out, talking about #Canzuk and the Commonwealth and that you didn't need us. You refuse the obligations of the market
And no, this will not undermine the TCA and nobody is saying that.
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Or car companies can, and are likely to, comply with the new regulations so they can continue to sell in the EU. TCA gives them neither tariffs not quotas and the likes of Nissan comply with ROO no problem. However Brexiters want to destroy the TCA too to get a proper Brexit.
February 2, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Or car companies can, and are likely to, comply with the new regulations so they can continue to sell in the EU. TCA gives them neither tariffs not quotas and the likes of Nissan comply with ROO no problem. However Brexiters want to destroy the TCA too to get a proper Brexit.
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A "proper Brexit" requires the EU to acknowledge the UK holds all the cards 🫠
February 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM
A "proper Brexit" requires the EU to acknowledge the UK holds all the cards 🫠
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That's always been the problem, we want the benefits of club membership, but don't want to abide by their rules.
February 2, 2026 at 10:42 AM
That's always been the problem, we want the benefits of club membership, but don't want to abide by their rules.
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Ironically UK / EU auto industry was 100% against #Brexit as it would wreck its entire business model (JIT in particular)
Brexit heaped new costs on manufacturers & buyers; eg new models now require specific UK / NI homologation which had been EU wide
Now new safety regulations are somehow “bad”?
Brexit heaped new costs on manufacturers & buyers; eg new models now require specific UK / NI homologation which had been EU wide
Now new safety regulations are somehow “bad”?
February 2, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Ironically UK / EU auto industry was 100% against #Brexit as it would wreck its entire business model (JIT in particular)
Brexit heaped new costs on manufacturers & buyers; eg new models now require specific UK / NI homologation which had been EU wide
Now new safety regulations are somehow “bad”?
Brexit heaped new costs on manufacturers & buyers; eg new models now require specific UK / NI homologation which had been EU wide
Now new safety regulations are somehow “bad”?
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Another one of those ‘claps hand to forehead and sighs’ moments. The Express 🤦🏻♀️, dear oh dear.
February 2, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Another one of those ‘claps hand to forehead and sighs’ moments. The Express 🤦🏻♀️, dear oh dear.
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Welcome to Brexiteer xenophobia:
France would be great without the French.
Scotland would be great without the Scots.
The EU single market would be great without the EU.
France would be great without the French.
Scotland would be great without the Scots.
The EU single market would be great without the EU.
February 2, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Welcome to Brexiteer xenophobia:
France would be great without the French.
Scotland would be great without the Scots.
The EU single market would be great without the EU.
France would be great without the French.
Scotland would be great without the Scots.
The EU single market would be great without the EU.
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Xenophobic lunatics shoot themselves in foot, and then blame foreigners for witnessing the idiocy.
February 2, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Xenophobic lunatics shoot themselves in foot, and then blame foreigners for witnessing the idiocy.
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Our market, our rules. Once, the UK had a say in those rules, but the UK voted to leave the EU. Decisions have consequences. This is one of those consequences. And while the EU lives rent free in Brexiters' heids, the EU doesn't actually GAF about the UK anymore, because we don't have to. Tant pis
Hard to know if this deserves a *Bwah hah hah hah* or a *sad trumpet*
You can feel the seething Europhobic rage. Good.
This is Brexit, my quitter chums. You have driven the UK car industry to its lowest level in modern times, not us.
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You can feel the seething Europhobic rage. Good.
This is Brexit, my quitter chums. You have driven the UK car industry to its lowest level in modern times, not us.
1
February 2, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Our market, our rules. Once, the UK had a say in those rules, but the UK voted to leave the EU. Decisions have consequences. This is one of those consequences. And while the EU lives rent free in Brexiters' heids, the EU doesn't actually GAF about the UK anymore, because we don't have to. Tant pis
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If UK car production is reduced, Part of that market void will be filled with car sales from EU.
This means investment in EU factories, more jobs and economic growth.
This benefits EU citizens and companies, and EU politicians and institutes should work to make this happen.
This means investment in EU factories, more jobs and economic growth.
This benefits EU citizens and companies, and EU politicians and institutes should work to make this happen.
February 2, 2026 at 9:16 AM
If UK car production is reduced, Part of that market void will be filled with car sales from EU.
This means investment in EU factories, more jobs and economic growth.
This benefits EU citizens and companies, and EU politicians and institutes should work to make this happen.
This means investment in EU factories, more jobs and economic growth.
This benefits EU citizens and companies, and EU politicians and institutes should work to make this happen.
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The British car industry?
Wow! I always liked the Hillman Imp!
Do they still make them?
Wow! I always liked the Hillman Imp!
Do they still make them?
February 2, 2026 at 9:14 AM
The British car industry?
Wow! I always liked the Hillman Imp!
Do they still make them?
Wow! I always liked the Hillman Imp!
Do they still make them?
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Second hand cars are such good value in the UK now as they can’t export them.
Hard to know if this deserves a *Bwah hah hah hah* or a *sad trumpet*
You can feel the seething Europhobic rage. Good.
This is Brexit, my quitter chums. You have driven the UK car industry to its lowest level in modern times, not us.
1
You can feel the seething Europhobic rage. Good.
This is Brexit, my quitter chums. You have driven the UK car industry to its lowest level in modern times, not us.
1
February 2, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Second hand cars are such good value in the UK now as they can’t export them.
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Most UK car companies merged into British Leyland in 1968 because individually they could not compete with American, and later Japanese models. It failed to modernise in management, design and quality. By 1986 it was broken up and brands sold off. Trying to claim that EU is destroying UK cars is BS.
February 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Most UK car companies merged into British Leyland in 1968 because individually they could not compete with American, and later Japanese models. It failed to modernise in management, design and quality. By 1986 it was broken up and brands sold off. Trying to claim that EU is destroying UK cars is BS.
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Because England, Niall.
February 2, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Because England, Niall.
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One sector that might benefit from a Customs Union
February 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM
One sector that might benefit from a Customs Union