Lets Play - Can You Brexit?

angelfromanotherpin · Post by **angelfromanotherpin** » Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:55 am

Swiss. Norway is the better model, but Swiss is almost as good and should be a lot easier to sell as 'real' independence.

Darth Rabbitt · Post by **Darth Rabbitt** » Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:57 am

Yeah, agreed.

SGamerz · Post by **SGamerz** » Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:29 am

Switzerland

Thaluikhain · Post by **Thaluikhain** » Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:29 pm

If you have the keyword HEMLOCK...
If not but you have the keyword ZEBRA...
Otherwise...

If the Exit Fee is complete or if you have the keyword APRICITY...
Otherwise...

Do you have the keyword TIGHTROPE or WELTER?...
If so...
If you have neither...

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As you face the stern and measured expressions on the other side of the table, it’s never been clearer that Britain’s internal squabbling over Brexit has cost you friends who could have helped now. These men and women have been called ‘the enemy’, likened to school bullies and concentration camp guards, accused of corruption and hatred of freedom, and excoriated in the UK press with cartoonish glee.

‘There are few simple truths in politics,’ says Armand Alprèves. ‘The people have little patience to hear this, but we at this table know that the kinds of win-win deal that benefit all parties – the very deals on which the EU was built – are complex and hard to come by. Such deals must be supported by many strands.’

You wave your hand impatiently. ‘You’re going to say we haven’t done enough to move onto the question of the future trading relationship.’

‘Before we can discuss access to the single market,’ puts in Willy Franjeboom, ‘Britain should address the issue of her financial obligations.’

So it’s that. Of course. Doesn’t every problem come down to money?

Agree to their terms.
Offer a trade-off in lieu of the exit fee.
Drop this line of negotiation and go for a free trade agreement instead.
You sense that a few of the EU27 are sympathetic to Britain. You could try back-channelling with them.

Omegonthesane · Post by **Omegonthesane** » Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:56 pm

Agree to their terms. Anything else will lose us face. Whatever Boris' IRL protestations to the contrary.

angelfromanotherpin · Post by **angelfromanotherpin** » Tue Jul 16, 2019 4:41 pm

Omegon sounds informed, so I support his proposition.

Thaluikhain · Post by **Thaluikhain** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:30 pm

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The choice is stark. If you settle the UK’s financial obligations, the EU will allow you to remain in the single market.

‘But what are our “financial obligations”?’ thunders Dennis Dent when you tell him about it.

‘Substantial. But significantly less of an economic hit than we would suffer if we don’t secure access to the single market.’

He fixes you with a look of cold fury such as a desert prophet of ancient times might have given to somebody seen eating pork on the sabbath. And in this moment you realize the gulf between you can never be bridged by rational arguments.

On your Brexit Memo Pad:
-5% Authority: the Brexit hardliners are livid at what they see as your capitulation to EU demands.
+15% Goodwill: the EU see this move as heralding a close relationship in future.
-10% Popularity: the people are suspicious of U-turns.
Mark Exit Fee as complete.

The payments to the EU are agreed. Now you must decide the trading relationship you want after March 2019:

The so-called Norway model: a very close relationship within the European Economic Area, giving comprehensive access to trade in goods and services.
The Swiss model: an arrangement outside the EEA with only partial access to trade in goods and services, but with more opt-outs and no contributions to the EU budget.

42% Authority
65% Economy
78% Goodwill
51% Popularity

Exit Fee, Immigration, Negotiation Strategy, Residency Rights
Bleak, Maple

SGamerz · Post by **SGamerz** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:14 pm

Swiss again

angelfromanotherpin · Post by **angelfromanotherpin** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:55 pm

Swiss again.

Omegonthesane · Post by **Omegonthesane** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 8:47 pm

Swiss.

Thaluikhain · Post by **Thaluikhain** » Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:41 am

‘Better than leaping off a cliff with an anvil,’ says the Chancellor when you tell him the outline of the deal. ‘We’ll have minimal influence over the regulations we have to abide by, of course.’

‘The crucial distinction, Alan, is that we don’t have to abide by them. British law will track the rulings of the European Court, but with the option to go its own way.’

‘If we ever do opt out, that could cut off our remaining access to the single market.’

‘The point is we can sell it to the voters as sovereignty regained. Better to rule in an EFTA limbo than get booted out of office by voters who would never be happy with either the financial hell of a hard Brexit or the docile compromise involved in the Norway model.’

On your Brexit Memo Pad:
-5% Economy: Britain’s service industries will find it harder to trade with Europe.
-2% Goodwill: the EU are already sick of the complexity of dealing with the Swiss under similar terms.
-5% Popularity: the voters are dimly resentful that all the fireworks of Brexit has ended in the damp squib of thoughtful diplomacy.
Get the keyword CLARION
Mark EU Trade Talks as complete.

549

A junior minister breaks ranks, giving a speech in which she warns of the dangers of a hard Brexit.

‘You have to make an example of her,’ says your chief of staff, Ron Beardsley.

‘You mean..?’

‘Sack her.’

He has a point. If you don’t, people will start to suspect you’re a secret Remainer. But having recently seen a documentary about the Killing Fields of Cambodia, the whole idea of doctrinal purity and political histrionics rather sticks in your craw.

Overcome your misgivings. She’s got to go.
Speak to her privately in the hope she’ll moderate her remarks in future.

42% Authority
60% Economy
76% Goodwill
46% Popularity

EU Trade Talks, Exit Fee, Immigration, Negotiation Strategy, Residency Rights
Bleak, Clarion, Maple

Mr Shine · Post by **Mr Shine** » Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:15 pm

Since there isn't an option for "MPs, (even ministers), are free to express their opinion, what's the problem?", talk to her privately.

Omegonthesane · Post by **Omegonthesane** » Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:35 pm

Agreed, speak to her privately.

SGamerz · Post by **SGamerz** » Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:53 am

Private talk

Thaluikhain · Post by **Thaluikhain** » Fri Jul 19, 2019 12:19 pm

‘I’m not sure if I can make that promise, Prime Minister,’ she says.

‘Bargaining for a promotion? That won’t – ’

‘It’s not that. I must represent my constituents, you see.’

‘And they voted for Brexit, didn’t they?’

‘Yes, but my job isn’t just to rubber-stamp their opinions. It’s to use my judgement in their best interests. And I don’t think they want Britain to bolt so far out of the EU that we haven’t even got the kind of relationship that Switzerland does.’

Privately you understand her point. ‘I’m just advising you to tone it down,’ you tell her. ‘You can achieve more on your constituents’ behalf as a junior minister than you will if I kick you to the back benches.’

It has now been a full year since you gave formal notice to the EU of Britain’s intention to leave. Now ►666 and highlight one of the boxes there before doing anything else.

666
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This is different from any other section in the book. Do not highlight one of the boxes above unless you were specifically told to do so in the section you’ve just turned from.
If none of the boxes is highlighted...
If one box is highlighted...
If two boxes are highlighted...

(It then asks if we have various codewords, which we don't)

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Time is ticking away. You’d bite your nails if you had any left. Luckily you’re surrounded by bright people whose job it is to brief you on all the issues you have to deal with. What do you want to find out about?

To weigh up possible models for Britain’s future trading relationship with the EU...
For an update about Britain’s exit payments...
To consider the status of EU citizens already living here...
To think about security and defence issues...
To look into possible international trade agreements after Brexit...
To pray for guidance as to whether you should call a general election Enough talk. Actions speak louder than words...

(Those briefings seem to be the same options as last time, but they do have a check to see if you've been there before. Or we could just skip going through those again and onto action)

Mr Shine · Post by **Mr Shine** » Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:27 pm

Onward to action.

SGamerz · Post by **SGamerz** » Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:11 am

Time for action

Thaluikhain · Post by **Thaluikhain** » Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:29 am

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If the box above was already highlighted, immediately...
If the box is not highlighted, do so now and then

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An MP is walking through the lobby when he clutches his chest, gives a groan, and slumps to the floor. You suspect a ruse to avoid the rolling juggernaut of horror that is Brexit. But no, it turns out to be a bona fide heart attack, and a fatal one at that. An immediate byelection is triggered. What are your thoughts?

It’s a setback, but you’ll turn it to your advantage.
It’s a silver lining with a possible cloud attached.

Omegonthesane · Post by **Omegonthesane** » Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:39 am

Those two are the same statement and I don't even know which one is more pessimistic.

And both only apply if it's an MP outside our Party since then we potentially could gain a precious seat.

Still I'd describe it as setback first, opportunity second.

Mr Shine · Post by **Mr Shine** » Sun Jul 21, 2019 10:05 am

As a Tory PM, the first is how I'd describe a Tory, the second is how I'd describe a Lab/Lib/SNP. I'd go for the second, if our choice actually determines the allegiance of the victim.

Mr Shine · Post by **Mr Shine** » Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:29 am

Since there's a tie still, I'll change my vote to "setback"

SGamerz · Post by **SGamerz** » Mon Jul 22, 2019 11:48 am

I actually think the second sounds more positive.

Omegonthesane · Post by **Omegonthesane** » Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:04 pm

Oh the second is definitely a more positive spin, but they're describing the same phenomenon and I'm feeling mopey.

I'll be disappointed if this is some metagame shit where the events you are reacting to change depending on how you reacted to them.

Thaluikhain · Post by **Thaluikhain** » Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:48 am

Curse the luck – it was a safe Conservative seat, where the deceased had been the MP for over twenty-five years. Will his constituents show the same loyalty to a new candidate parachuted in by Central Office? Or rather ‘Campaign HQ’ as you must, absurdly, refer to it these days.
Look at your Brexit Memo Pad.
If your Popularity score is 53% or more

No, so...

In a horrifying upset, the seat goes to Labour by a landslide. Accusing glances are cast in your direction from the back benches.

‘So how come it’s my fault?’ you say, venting your feelings to your chief of staff. ‘Maybe the public are just starting think Brexit wasn’t such a scintillating idea.’

He gives you a lugubrious look which, thanks to his abundant beard, reminds you of a crow peering out of a thicket. ‘Don’t let anyone hear you say that, Prime Minister, or the jig is most definitely up.’

On your Brexit Memo Pad:
-2% Authority: you take the brunt of the blame.

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If the box above is already highlighted, turn immediately to...Otherwise read on.

Maybe you feel like taking a break from running the country, incidentally, in which case this would be a good point to cut out for a rest. But if you’re still raring to go, read on.

Time is limited, so you cannot personally oversee everything. A real pity, that, seeing as most of the people you have to delegate to are either bumblers or outright fanatics.

You only have time to take care of one issue yourself. Choose from any action points listed below that are not already marked as complete on your Brexit Memo Pad:

Deal with the Exit Fee (only if you have the keyword APRICITY and this issue is not already marked as complete) – highlight the box above and then...
Deal with EU Trade Talks (if not already marked as complete) – highlight the box above and then...
Try to call a General Election (if not already complete) – highlight the box and then...
Agree the Residency Rights of UK and EU citizens (if not already complete) – highlight the box and then...
Handle the question of UK/EU Security and Defence cooperation (if not already complete) – highlight the box and then...
Start preliminary talks on International Trade Deals (if not already complete) – highlight the box and then...

Darth Rabbitt · Post by **Darth Rabbitt** » Tue Jul 23, 2019 5:32 am

Starting on international trade deals might win us some brownie points, and since our popularity has been sinking like a stone I'd suggest we try to grab them.