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Old 03-07-2016, 07:05   #945
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Re: Post-Brexit Thread
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Originally Posted by denphone View Post
A interesting post ntl as there are many things there which l agree with but personally l think its going to be very hard to build up the huge manufacturing base we once had sadly.
Thanks for that. I agree it's going to be hard and it's likely that manufacturing may not exist to the same extent that it did before, but like any long journey or great enterprise it all begins by taking the first step.

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Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
And tbf, our huge manufacturing base depended on our Empire for resources and as a market.
That's perfectly true and highlights what we need to do to restore our manufacturing.

The world has moved on and we may not be able to do things in the same way as we did before but no country has a monopoly on everything which is why we have to trade.

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Originally Posted by Big Brian View Post
What happened to democracy and majority rules? Thousands of pro-EU people gather in London to March to Parliament Square. They want us to remain in the EU and I don't think they realise the consequences of their actions. Anarchy could break out among the Leavers. There could be battles in the streets if the Government give in and either not invoke Article 50 or hold another referendum.
I think that's why we have to come up with a solution that all voters can live with.

It's no use invoking Article 50 without getting things in place to re-assure people that we have working deals in place. We live in a democracy and so people on both sides of the argument can air their views or march peacefully and lawfully if they wish.

The battles in the street may come if we leave the EU but fail to set up deals elsewhere, but such battles tend to be counter-productive as the case of Syria demonstrates. After all when you destroy the infrastructure and manufacturing base of your own country you are essentially shooting yourself in the foot and destroying your own society.

In making deals we need to let the good things remain and leave the bad things out.

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Originally Posted by martyh View Post
It's all a bit pie in the sky anyway we'll have to wait and see what happens with the next government .What i do know though is that if someone sees a profit in making stuff they will usually do it especially if the government of the day gives the right incentives.
I think you are right. How the government reacts now will be crucial but be in no doubt that the Brexit will have consequences worldwide and at home.

The old British store has closed down and people are waiting to see what the new one has to offer. We are in the "Opening Soon" period and we are all waiting to see what deals can be made. Hopefully, it's one good enough to keep the UK united as I for one would be sorry if Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales left.
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