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Originally Posted by martyh
Can't you see though that piecemeal membership simply does not work it never has since we joined the EEC ,we have always been at odds with the fundamental ideals of the EU hence the numerous opt outs.
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Pre the EEC we struggled with inefficiency, strikes and high unemployment. We've now got record low unemployment and culturally and sportswise we're doing well and punching above our weight.
But I get why it doesn't feel that everyone has enjoyed the country's success. The austerity measures have meant cutbacks left right and centre whilst at the same time our schools have been filling up with children from eastern Europe whose parents are eager to be part of an open, tolerant and successful country. And those in some professions have felt the pressure from Latvian lorry drivers and Slovakian secretaries. So, whilst the UK has been performing well in many ways, I appreciate that you may not feel that everyone has shared in its success.
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Originally Posted by martyh
I'm not sure how reliable the IMF is but you seem to approve of their predictions so i'll leave this for you
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I've never expressed an opinion on the IMF's predictions.
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Originally Posted by Damien
It's been new in the past few months IIRC. Back and forth because of sterling I think.
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It's a 30-year low against the dollar that has caused the UK to fall to sixth place. We've been consistently ahead of France until now.
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Originally Posted by martyh
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I appreciate your time in compiling these links. Thank you, I will take a look.