Scotland will join the EU as an independent country before the rest of the UK rejoins, which will be at least a generation away. Thankfully my mum is Scottish so I'll be claiming citizenship at the first opportunity.
That is ironic also. The independent "leave us the fuque alone" Scots joining a group.
Who needs a drink? Unfortunately it is only early morning here so those of you in Europe toss one back for us.
On a lighter and more watch related note - post Brexit if the pound surges in value and is strong, it would make watches technically cheaper if not in boutiques, then a trip to France or another EU country to purchase in Euro's and wear the watch back gaining from the strong pound and no UK VAT/Import duties...
Maybe, but the pound is unlikely to surge. Once there is less uncertainly, it may go up a bit, but then watch the pound, over time, turn to dust, as businesses contract and leave. I predict a Euro to be worth more than a pound within three years.
Don't put money on my predictions. I actually haven't got a clue about what I'm talking about. It's all gut feeling.
It's the same here and in many countries. They call it the culture war. Societies are split between people who are outward looking, internationalists, and inward looking, protectionist xenophobes. Suspicion of the "other" versus welcoming and open-minded. Do you turn back immigrants fleeing poverty and oppression as a likely threat to your wellbeing, or do you open your doors to them because you want to live in a civilised, caring society? This is the line that divides people, and families, these days. It's very sad.
It's obvious from my post where I stand, but I do recognise that while it's a moral question, there's no absolute truth to either side.
Anyway, now I feel I'm getting too serious.
Not going to happen, very sadly. There was some hope the whole folly would get abandoned when there was no majority government under Theresa May, but then Boris Johnson won a landslide election, which means he can now get anything he wants through Parliament. Maybe once we leave with no trade deal, Airbus follow in Ineos' footsteps and pack up their UK operations, which will mean tens of thousands of job losses, people might wake up and realise just how badly they've fυcked up, and that those blue passports might not have been worth it after all.
Well said👍
The UK doesn't need another immediate Brexit referendum as that just tells everyone who voted to leave that they are wrong. That is never going to bring people together.
My feelings are that there will be gains and losses and a reasonable way forward would be that in two terms time (late 2020s) one major UK wide party should put the desire to rejoin the EU in their election manifesto. Let's see the result from that and it may lead to a further referendum and it can be said that it was given time to work, or fail.
I don't believe government is easy and it won't be any easier with this issue permanently hanging over our heads so best to shelve it for a decade. Yes, let's get back to the things that we all have in common.
Full disclosure: I'm a Brit and didn't get a vote as I had spent some years abroad (partly EU and partly North/South America). The impact of Brexit is only likely to hurt my business (for example) but, it was the decision made so, I'll live with it.
Cheers, Chris
Have Ineos packed up their UK operations? Fairly sure all their operations are open as normal especially the Grangemouth plant which is their largest manufacturing site that they own. Are you referring to theelectric car plant that was never going to built in the UK?
Have Ineos packed up their UK operations? Fairly sure all their operations are open as normal especially the Grangemouth plant which is their largest manufacturing site that they own. Are you referring to the electric car plant that was never going to built in the UK.
A complete load of unsubstantiated crap.
