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Old 18-03-2018, 10:38   #2419
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Re: Brexit discussion
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY View Post
Er, but isn't that what you wanted, Andrew?

What we want is a good trade and financial services deal, out of EU, out of single market, out of customs union.

If we achieve that, job done. The sky will not cave in.
I want what the 52% want according to 2018's YouGov polls.
A good trade deal is somewhat vague.
The EU has put a Canada-style free trade deal on the table which will involve lots of port delays and costs for manufacturing and won't solve the Irish border issue. Costs to manufacturing lead to fewer jobs in the long term.
Theresa May has accepted that there will be no financial services passporting so a deal on financial services is looking a no-no. Your wild dreams of an amazing deal are now as cold as the weather. Perhaps it's time to reconsider what's actually important. Is it more money for our depleted armed forces, roads, schools and NHS through the economic growth we will get from remaining in the EU with its ever-growing trade deals throughout the world? Or a box-ticking exercise to leave the EU and have continued austerity?
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