The largest issues before the vote were 1 we have an economy based on 20% manufacturing 70% services ( largely financial) 10% other 2 we are heavily dependent on imports that will now with a weakened pound cost more and export relatively little compared to import 3 with out exit deals on the table first we have no way of knowing how and where to invest. No solutions have been presented to any of these issues. The lie that we save 10 billion a year is an utter joke. The fact is based on world trade agreement the tariff will rise to 10% of trade without a better deal negotiated. That effectively means that where the government paid the 10 billion from taxes. We will need to pay based on last years trade at 800 billion 80billion in tariffs to the eurozone. So we spend an additional 70billion and save nothing. The difference will be the consumer and business pay directly. With a weakened pound. Expect 10 years of recovery without favourable deals made in the first 5. Though hopefully sense will prevail. But I doubt it with certain nations calling for us to be punished for leaving the zone. What can we do as a nation. Buy British whenever possible. Back campaigns for national contracts to go to national firms and support local trade wherever possible. The government must offer tax relief for new manufacturing in the UK. Even if it means subsidies. There are some cons I can think of that would work around certain new issues but later for those. Simply Britain was ill prepared due to a negligent government for this scenario. Deals should have been on the table first. With a clear exit plan. On a side note. Disgusted that Cameron pushed the referendum through. Creates the mess. And then Quits Guess unlike his campaign where he said we are not a nation of quitters. He is. Scotland will call for a referendum most likely. Ireland will have huge issues with the border controls and a united Ireland would honestly be better for them. Time to tighten the belt and settle in for a long rough ride. And pray it's worth it in the long haul.
That's cute, you're comparing completely different era's and sociodynamic situations and hoping it makes you look smart. It doesn't, it just makes you look stupid.
Tbh as stupid as that is, I think a lot of ppl who voted leave believe that we can go back to those days where UK dominated the world 'Put the GREAT in britain' as they say Cuz being fifth leading economy wasn't good enough. But who knows, maybe taking a big leap of faith into the unknown could yield unexpected results. Personally, I am skeptical
The effect of the vote is going to felt for a long time, the British market got hammered but so have Japan German French the US markets, investors are nervous and unsure the $4t in EU-US trade just got less secure as no one knows what effect this is going to have on the rest of the EU. Will there be break up of the whole union ? A crash and bail out deal like 2008 ? Watching the news tonight the eu folks in Brussels aren't looking or sounding like this will be a easy or good deal for the uk but it maybe quicker than expected.
Expect the trade deals to be VERY painful and expensive for Britain. It is the easiest way for the EU to discourage other potential leavers. So basically, the EU is going to create a plan for her future unity and the English and Welsh are going to pay for it. (As NI and Scotland will leave) Bravo ! Well done!
I mean, if your gonna talk about trade deals at least read up on it America said we would be at the back of the line if we left - within an hour they say they impose no trade restrictions and begin working on trade agreement. Germany said they would stop trade with the U.K if we left and within an hour stated no restrictions, extra costs or bad deals. Netherlands France and Italy all have a large backing for there own referendums, good for them. The pound didn't plummet, if you actually checked, before the markets got played we traded at 1.44-1.5 per USD, the only reason the drop is so high, is because GDP was bought in bulk hours before the first city voted leave. At which point it returned only very slightly under what it was. The U.K. Is going to have a few hard years, but by no means are we going to get a slap from Brussels. They frankly can't afford to not sell to us.
The steel industry is failing because rather than using British steel for British projects they were importing German and other eu countries steel . Things like that just show how blind people were to what the eu was doing . We were the second biggest economy within the eu after America . That is not going to change , all the military contracts, all the trade , importing, exporting is not going to stop . yes it will be worse for a few years yes we will suffer. But eventually things will get better and at least now we get to decide our own future rather than being dictated how we should live our lives and what laws we are allowed . And immigration is a big problem to say it is true doesn't make us racist we have to face up to the truth. Yes controlled immigration is a good thing, multiculturism and diversity is a good thing but the trouble is it hasn't been controlled which has caused a big impact on our culture, our businesses and our way of life. I used to own a business was doing really well . On a good month I could earn in excess of £2000 . Then free pass was given for anyone on the eu to be able to come to Britain . We were flooded with polish and other nationality. Now a lot of them are very skilled at manual skilled jobs such as building work, construction, plastering, painting and decorating, scaffolding . They are very hard working . But what this meant for me was that now I suddenly found myself unable to compete , I drastically had to drop prices to try and win contracts but was constantly undercut by these highly skilled workers simply for the fact they was able to and willing to do the job for less . And a lot of the time the reason for this is simply because they would be earning the money here where to them it is twice what they would earn back home and then save it up or send it back home My business failed and I ended up in thousands of pounds worth of debt which I am still paying off today hence the reason I am now stuck In a boring 9-5 that pays nothing like the money I used to be able to earn . Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves, we shall never never never become slaves
They don't want to trade with us. They want our jobs. They want the banks in Brussels and Frankfurt and Warsaw not in London. They want Nissan and Ryan air investing in the euro zone not the UK. This isn't about trade. It's about getting investment from foreign markets where it's wanted. Junckers doesn't give a damn about the UK. He never did. All he wants is the investors looking to Europe not the UK. If the UK suffers what does he care. As long as the euro zone doesn't fail ( which is britains best ) all that matters to him is getting Chinese American and Japanese investment out of the UK and directly where they can utilise the benefits. Not once has this been about what's best for the UK. Cameron got played. Along with the majority of the UK voters. At least see this for what it was. A dictatorship trying to maintain control. The only plus is all his threats have shown Europe exactly how little he cares for the people. Blackmailing Britain gave him what he wanted. But it also showed Europe how vulnerable they are to his rule.
When the population have had a gutful of appeasement process to immigration, and let's face it, if it's anything like my place the immigrants all end up On welfare with subsidised housing at the expense of the population, how long do u think u can maintain that. Guess all the tree huggers would suggest you pay more tax to Keep feeling good, whilst your identity, n culture get transposed with some other rubbish. Well done sensible Brits, next step, quit the UN and agenda 21
Good on ya. Seriously, screw the rest of the EU and good on you UK. At least you won't be the next YES Sweden :lol: