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Pubs will also be permitted to sell pints in glasses with a crown stamp on them, having been banned from doing so by Brussels.The news prompted journalist Aaron Bastani to observe: “I will literally have no idea what anything weighs.”
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Angry French ambassador reminds Biden about naval victory over UK Liz Webster suggested the decision would leave many younger people accustomed to kilos and grams badly confused.
She said: “Boris Johnson is to announce the return of imperial weights and measures that anyone aged under 50 won’t have a clue as to what they are.
“My childhood was confused with 2 systems but now as it’s sorted they’re going to mess with everyone’s heads.”
William Poler said: “Christ.This is utterly stupid.
They’ve not been taught as part of the curriculum for decades.
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Boris Johnson is bringing back the imperial system (Image: GETTY) “Grams and KGs make complete sense.”
Meanwhile Norma Roberts posted: “Also get rid of central heating and let’s get some ice on those bedroom windows – inside!
“While we’re at it what about bringing back the cane and the nit nurse! Good old days!”
Patrick Dalton was more blunt, saying: “THIS.
IS.A.STUPID.COUNTRY.”
The Prime Minister is expected to make an official announcement today.
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Trending 7.48am update: Pelosi issues new Brexit deal demands after thrashing out row in London talks with Boris
Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, held talks with Boris Johnson on Thursday in 10 Downing Street.
The two discussed a range of issues, including Brexit and its impact on Northern Ireland.Under the terms of Mr Johnson’s Brexit deal, some checks now take place on trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
This has infuriated unionists who demand the ‘Northern Ireland protocol’ is scrapped.
However, senior Democrats, including President Joe Biden, have urged the Government not to do anything which could undermine the peace process.
In a statement, Ms Pelosi said: “Respectful of the will of the British people and Brexit, I reiterated the strong bipartisan support that the Good Friday Accords continue to enjoy in the United States Congress and our hope that the ongoing negotiations will yield a positive outcome that recognizes this landmark agreement.”
Liz Truss at the Policy Exchange earlier this week – before being appointed Foreign Secretary (Image: Policy Exchange) 7.43am update: Thornberry sends outrageous ‘beginner guide’ to clean up Truss Brexit mess in brazen stunt
Liz Truss’ record as Secretary of State for International Trade has been attacked by Labour’s Emily Thornberry, shortly after her promotion to Foreign Secretary.
She has been replaced as trade minister by Anne-Marie Trevelyan, a former business minister.
Ms Thornberry shadowed Ms Truss as trade minister.And she offered a scathing assessment of Ms Truss’ record in a letter to her successor.
She accused the minister of having “left the DIT [Department for International Trade] without a single completed deal we didn’t have inside the EU”.
Ms Thornberry, who served as shadow foreign secretary under Jeremy Corbyn, added: “She does leave behind a legacy of major problems for her successor.”
7.31am update: Frost’s Brexit bonfire of EU rules – pounds & ounces BACK in shops and Crown Stamp returns
Brexir Britain will ditch the EU’s CE mark and bring back the Crown Stamp on UK pint glasses while imperial measurements may also return.
As part of Lord Frost’s bonfire of EU regulation, the UK will bring back the stamp which was ditched in 2007.
The stamp was introduced in 1699 before it was replaced by the European Conformity mark.
The decision to bring back the Crown Stamp was announced as part of the UK’s so-called Brexit Opportunities document while shops may also be allowed to sell fruit and vegetables in pounds and ounces.
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