Thread: PM Boris forms a government
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Old 22-08-2019, 13:00   #1288
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Re: PM Boris forms a government
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY View Post
Yes, we are small in geography it is true, but we punch above our weight and are one of the largest economies in the world.

Why do so many people in this country try and do this country down? This narrative has got to change or we will be the architects of our own downfall.
As Hugh says, it's about trading blocs, not individual countries. Ireland has historically been bossed around by the UK. The roles are now more equal; some may see reversed.

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Originally Posted by nomadking View Post
Well over £300bn exports from rest of EU to UK is not chicken feed.
If this was the UK, then some would be saying this provides a great opportunity to trade with the rest of the world and not confine ourselves to Europe.
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