27-06-2017, 07:00 PM
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It seems we have allies
It seems we have allieshttp://www.express.co.uk/news/politi...n=Brexit_email
http://www.express.co.uk/news/politi...n=Brexit_email
27-06-2017, 07:10 PM
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Re: It seems we have allies
Originally Posted by JBR
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It seems we have allieshttp://www.express.co.uk/news/politi...n=Brexit_email
http://www.express.co.uk/news/politi...n=Brexit_email
Switzerland is not in the EU, so no good as ally, they have no power at all.
Switzerland is a member of EFTA, EFTA is part of the Single Market.
We are leaving the Single Market, so again, just the Express stirring up Fake News.
27-06-2017, 07:31 PM
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Re: It seems we have allies
Originally Posted by swimfeeders
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HiSwitzerland is not in the EU, so no good as ally, they have no power at all.
Switzerland is a member of EFTA, EFTA is part of the Single Market.
We are leaving the Single Market, so again, just the Express stirring up Fake News.
Others within the EU will be fully aware of their stance.
Others within the EU will share their (and our) opinion of the EU dictators.
27-06-2017, 07:54 PM
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Re: It seems we have allies
Originally Posted by JBR
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I am aware that Switzerland isn't in the EU, but neither is it invisible!Others within the EU will be fully aware of their stance.
Others within the EU will share their (and our) opinion of the EU dictators.
That may well be the case, however Switzerland does pay into the EU as the price for protecting their exports, they are part of the Single Market, they have no vote, no power of veto, have to accept EU Regulations in respect of any exports and have to accept free movement.
We have decided to have none of that, so rather than being a partner of the EU, like Norway and Switzerland, we have decided to become a competitor.
That is entirely our decision.
As for the second link to the Express., yep it is going to hurt the EU and will most definitely hurt the German Automobile Industry, but nowhere near as much as it is going to hurt the UK.
42% of our Exports go to the EU, 13% of EU Exports go to the UK.
Simple Maths, it is going to hurt us 3 times as much as it will them.
Leaving was the right thing to do, but any idea whatsoever that we will save money is a complete and utter fantasy.
It is going to hurt for years, how long is dependant upon our Politicians.
27-06-2017, 07:59 PM
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Re: It seems we have allies
Originally Posted by Robert Jnr.
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Shall I hold your coats?
I am off to bed soon
27-06-2017, 08:17 PM
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Re: It seems we have allies
Originally Posted by Robert Jnr.
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Shall I hold your coats?
I believe that both of my links are indicative that many, perhaps most, ordinary people in the EU are less than happy with the EU mandarins.
This could portend the eventual collapse of the EU, as has been suggested by many.
29-06-2017, 06:46 PM
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Re: It seems we have allies
Originally Posted by swimfeeders
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HiThat may well be the case, however Switzerland does pay into the EU as the price for protecting their exports, they are part of the Single Market, they have no vote, no power of veto, have to accept EU Regulations in respect of any exports and have to accept free movement.
We have decided to have none of that, so rather than being a partner of the EU, like Norway and Switzerland, we have decided to become a competitor.
That is entirely our decision.
As for the second link to the Express., yep it is going to hurt the EU and will most definitely hurt the German Automobile Industry, but nowhere near as much as it is going to hurt the UK.
42% of our Exports go to the EU, 13% of EU Exports go to the UK.
Simple Maths, it is going to hurt us 3 times as much as it will them.
Leaving was the right thing to do, but any idea whatsoever that we will save money is a complete and utter fantasy.
It is going to hurt for years, how long is dependant upon our Politicians.
29-06-2017, 07:13 PM
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Re: It seems we have allies
Out of interest, this sets out quite clearly the different Brexit options:http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/822...n=Brexit_email
03-07-2017, 10:58 AM
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Re: It seems we have allies
Originally Posted by scot37
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These 42% UK exports against 13% imports from EU are misleading. Out of the EU bloc we have a trade deficit with all but 5 countries. We are the EU's biggest single export market just ahead of USA, for instance our imports from Germany were £93 billion against £39 billion exports.
The UK is not the only country Germany trades with. The question is...what percentage of German exports go to the UK.
If you added up all the exports Germany sends to all its other trading partners the UK would be tiny.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ers_of_Germany
and Germany won't stop selling to the UK. Just that you will be paying more for them compared to other EU countries.
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