Thread: UK & EU Agree Post-Brexit Trade Deal
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Old 20-09-2019, 09:23   #239
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Re: Brexit Development(s) Discussion
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Originally Posted by Mr K View Post
And others are concerned that low taxes might mean health or social care isn't there when they need it for their family. Always seemed to me to be a short sighted, 'money now' view, unless you're incredibly rich.

Sometimes I think people just vote for change regardless of the actual issue. Particularly if they are unhappy with their life and they need someone to blame/punish. Also to kick it in the teeth to whoever is in power and they don't like. Such people can easily be manipulated by populist politicians or the media.
Low taxes also encourage investment, Mr K. The Conservatives are well renowned for being safe guardians of the economy, which benefits the poor.

The recent austerity programme has skewed opinions somewhat due to Labour's failure to allocate appropriate balances, but now we are out of that, we will start to see public services being restored to more appropriate levels. Things will look very different, and for the better, over the next five years, provided Boris can remain in power and get his legislation through.

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Good to see that Jean-Claude Juncker is at last conceding that a deal can be done by the end of next month and he is 'not emotionally attached' to the backstop.

Looks like Boris's tactics are paying off!
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