Brexit continues to be a tremendous success.
With just over two months left until the Brexit deadline of 29 March, no deal has been struck between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
As a withdrawal agreement becomes increasingly unlikely, the economic position of all parties becomes less certain — due to confusion over trade agreements, trade routes and border maintenance.
It has been revealed this weekend that British military bases in territories like Gibraltar, Cyprus and the Falklands are now stocking up on essentials like food, ammunition and fuel in case a no-deal Brexit severs supply routes. The operation has been dubbed Operation Yellowhammer.
A report by Sky News reveals that the UK government has spent £23 million at these bases in “forward-spending.”
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has said that “contingency planning” like this is a regular feature of military life but… let’s face it, this is not regular.
The move comes at a time when UK citizens are writing columns about stockpiling their own medicine in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
This week, the House of Commons is expected to vote once again on Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement — which was resoundingly defeated in Parliament two weeks ago.
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