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.
Hi
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.