Really the smart money says otherwise "
Oh and from now on the "smart money " is definitely
Not the pound !
We moved away from manufacturing long ago in favour of financial services, deregulation ofThe markets are politically neutral and are just reacting to uncertainty. That uncertainty will go away over time - they'll be a short term wobble and perhaps a shallow recession - but long term there is no reason why the UK cannot flourish with a negotiated free trade arrangement and with the shackles very much off in terms of trading with the rest of the world - just as Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and many others do without the need for pooling sovereignty with their neigbours.
As for the pound - it is currently at 1.23 against the Euro. In 2008 it bottomed out at 1.03. It is now back to the level of 2014. It may fall further, but it's unlikely to get close to the 2008 level - and the country didn't exactly collapse at that time - it recovered and will again. Besides, the weakening of the pound will give a potential boost to manufacturing and exports.
We moved away from manufacturing long ago in favour of financial services, deregulation of
The banking system gave them the freedom to gamble with the economy and they lost, well
no actually we lost. You think we've recovered from 08 , well I suppose that would depend
on where your looking from, for most ordinary people I don't think so.
We are now dependent on importing more than two thirds of the goods and produce' we
We need to go about our lives in a normal way . A low pound will as you say encourage
exports, because we will be selling very cheaply, but we are a country who relies
heavily on imported goods and a weak pound will ensure we pay through the nose for
them.
The fact is there are many issues involved in EU membership, both good and bad,
but a huge proportion of our population just voted us out based on one issue only
IMMIGRATION !
Hence the reason, a decision of this magnitude with so many potentialImmigration won the referendum I completely agree. Real people care about jobs and housing and gp appointments not how the ftse100 and the euro is doing I would suggest.
Hence the reason, a decision of this magnitude with so many potential
serious repercussions and pitfalls should never have been handed to
the country.
Bo Jo led a campaign he neither believes in or agree's with, all about
his own agenda and blind ambition. Shameful.
How is that relevant?Remind me - how did we enter the EU in the first place?
How is that relevant?
It was 43 years ago , like I say how is it relevant to a decision made today?Was entering the Eu a decision of magnitude?
It was 43 years ago , like I say how is it relevant to a decision made today?
A completely different time , back then people took more interest in politics, theBecause the same process decided to join as decided to leave. The people of the UK made both decisions so if you accept one you accept the other.
Democracy is a wonderful thing surely?
A completely different time , back then people took more interest in politics, the
working class were 'well" working class. Things have changed beyond recognition'
Arguments from both parties would have been put forward and explained to the
electorate, debated on TV and slightly biased newspapers would try to influence
Your thoughts.
Now a massive " under class " has been created that have no interest whatsoever,
And are far more interested in celebrity culture, The media is now so unbelievably
Biased that we end up with what Rupert Murdoch wants.
Hardlly feels like democracy at all .
I thought we moved away from manufacturing as well but a chap from the official leave campaign was on the radio yesterday stating that we would now turn the clock back and become a country of manufacturing again. Not sure how that is going to be implemented, he didn't seem too sure either.We moved away from manufacturing long ago in favour of financial services
A lot of people, on both sides, don't seem to have even a basic grasp on how these things are linked.Immigration won the referendum I completely agree. Real people care about jobs and housing and gp appointments not how the ftse100 and the euro is doing I would suggest.
For the sake of accuracy, there was NOT a referendum on whether we joined the EU or not.
We joined in 1973 under Heath's Tory government. After 2 general elections in 1974 we had Harold Wilson who gave the country a referendum on whether to stay or leave. It was a clear majority to stay.
What BryLowes said is true in that most people voted 'leave' this time on the issue of immigration, and the mistaken idea that leaving the EU would make any difference. It won't.
Immigration won the referendum I completely agree. Real people care about jobs and housing and gp appointments
You honestly believe the situation with jobs, housing and GP appointments are because of immigration?
For clarification the following responses don't count - saying "it's obvious", "I'm deluded", I need to "open my eyes", "it's all around us" or posting links to the Daily Mail, Sun or Daily Express websites to try and back up your opinions.
Also, what exactly does "real people" mean? This is as opposed to what?
For the sake of accuracy, there was NOT a referendum on whether we joined the EU or not.
We joined in 1973 under Heath's Tory government. After 2 general elections in 1974 we had Harold Wilson who gave the country a referendum on whether to stay or leave. It was a clear majority to stay.
What BryLowes said is true in that most people voted 'leave' this time on the issue of immigration, and the mistaken idea that leaving the EU would make any difference. It won't.
So you don't believe in democracy then?
People can vote as long as they are intelligent enough to believe what you believe.
Interesting thought process.
The working class could think for themselves 43 years ago. Now they are scum and are not allowed a voice.
Yes you are a true Europhile. Screw the masses and make them do as I say.
Not the sole cause but it plays a major part.
I was for remain but the campaign was poor and played into the hands of brexit. Cameron, Osborne, Corbyn et al underestimated the opposition, didn't present a positive message message and promoted fear. By ignoring the concerns of the majority of working people for a couple of decades they thought they could take the voters for granted.
I'm not disappointed with those who voted leave but with all politicians who just haven't got a clue about the lives of the people they preach to.
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A major part? I'm guessing you can back that up?
Well yeah, uncontrolled mass numbers means you can never plan and demand overweighs supply. Also meaning you can never plan for the amount of doctors needed. It's quite simple.
As I say it's not the sole reason I admit but it's a major factor on those four issues in particular.
Right so you can't back it up that's it's a major factor - it's simply your opinion.
Well at least we got that cleared up. Good work.
Those that voted leave what was the big issue(s) that made you vote that way? I'm seeing a lot of people citing the £350m a week extra we will have (already backtracked on that) and immigration (leave saying they are not sure they can lower immigration), was it one of those or something else?
From the same person who did the exact same.
Well yeah you lost the argument in the referendum so I would expect you to be a bit bitter. You didn't get the result you wanted so let's argue with everyone as they are wrong.
Sorry I forgot.
Well both for me to answer your question but the trouble with your post is, You are suiting your own argument which is fine but if remain had won then things would of happened that they would of back tracked on. It was always going to happen either way. So not really sure of your point other than suiting your own argument. I don't like handing over the money or uncontrolled immigration but I never voted expecting 350m straight into my pocket or immigration to come down to 5k within a year.
It's not even been 2 days for goodness sake.
Well both for me to answer your question but the trouble with your post is, You are suiting your own argument which is fine but if remain had won then things would of happened that they would of back tracked on. It was always going to happen either way. So not really sure of your point other than suiting your own argument. I don't like handing over the money or uncontrolled immigration but I never voted expecting 350m straight into my pocket or immigration to come down to 5k within a year.
It's not even been 2 days for goodness sake.
That's exactly my point. It seems to me the two issues at the forefront of the leave campaign were the amount going to the EU, that could instead be spent here, and immigration. Within hours of a leave vote both were being retracted.It's not even been 2 days for goodness sake.
I don't believe it will make much difference at all. Non-EU people have no right to rock up in the UK but it hasn't stopped them so far. And it's those that are the problem in the main, not EU citizens. Norway can't keep them out and I don't think we will either. One problem is that we will still have an open land border with the EU that is over 300 miles long. I suppose we could build a wall! As for strong government, don't hold your breath.....Why won't it? What a silly comment. We introduce an Points based system with a strong government and this won't reduce numbers stopping low skilled workers? Really?
By the time there's another budget, emergency or otherwise, it could very well be Gove rather than Osbourne - god help us.Funnily Osborne has been quiet since the result on his emergency budget
Lost the argument re referendum? What are you on argument? A vote isn't an argument, it an opportunity for people to decide which route/option they believe should be followed.
I believed and still do that the better option would have been staying in. The fact the vote went for Leave doesn't change my opinion or make my opinion less valid. It was me offering my position on the situation.
However, you're just making stuff up. You're saying immigrants have a major impact on jobs, housing, access to doctors and the NHS - but are not able to offer anything to demonstrate this is true.
You presenting your opinion as fact isn't me being bitter, is you not knowing what you're talking about.
Unfortunately many people have the same ill-informed opinions around immigrants.
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