[ianch99]

Originally Posted by pip08456

I've never met a "WTO is the only way" fanatic. WTO rules are only a stop-gap if needed while trade deals are being formed

You may not have actually met one but here's a few choice selection of TOWIWTO advocates:

Express: 'We will not crash out!' Leading Brexiteer insists Britain will THRIVE on WTO rules

FT: Pro-Brexit MPs to set out plans for no deal

Spectator: No deal with the EU? Sounds like a good deal to me

Brexitcentral.com: The WTO option is now the best choice for Brexit

Leavehq.com: What’s wrong with the WTO Option?

Originally Posted by pip08456

On the other hand there are those who think leaving the EU with no deal means the end of the world and all trade will stop

Ah, the much played "Project Fear" card. I think that diversionary tactic has been seen through by now.