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Old 19-01-2019, 03:13   #6638
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Re: Brexit

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Originally Posted by nomadking View Post
If Turkey isn't going to join the EU, why has the EU given them over 9 billion Euros plus other billions as part of preparations for it? Turkey has pushed for visa-free travel. That is freedom of movement in all but name.
EU Auditors report,

Another €6bn to Turkey.

Then there's the likes of Ukraine being lined up.
I'm not sure you read the article I linked to. Boris denied mentioning Turkey whereas he did. The point is about his honesty or memory.

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Originally Posted by Gavin78 View Post
I saw in the papers from a few days ago that the EU could lose 500 billion from a no deal. not sure how true that is.
They could gain 500 billion. It depends on the period of time involved and the formula; we'll all lose from a no-deal initially and the UK long term.
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