Should just have remained The Common Market.
It has progessed, evolved since the Common Market. Arguably that was always the plan, if we're not fighting each other then greater unity was inevitable. Where it has gone wrong, especially for the UK is that it hasn't brought the populations along with it. Financially we have all got wealthier but culturally we are all still very different.
A project that has simply over-reached itself. Needs reform but that would mean ceding influence which it's unelected powerbrokers will never countenance.
As a trade organisation, there is still a place for it in a post-Globalisation world.
comment by Planète des Singes - "..we will conquer the ball..! "π¬πππ£ππππππ½ (U4158)
posted 55 minutes ago
A project that has simply over-reached itself. Needs reform but that would mean ceding influence which it's unelected powerbrokers will never countenance.
As a trade organisation, there is still a place for it in a post-Globalisation world.
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Like any body with multiple parts and politics, the current format of the EU does not suit all.
Whilst there's been continual friction at parliamentary level, over the last few years, an acceptance that change, while not wholesale, is required.
Ironically Trump's protectionist ideals, (as well as brexit) have shifted more focus on galvanisation. Politics aside the US have feared the EU, as China aside, they're the only bloc that can challenge their economic dominance.
EU conformity regulations are pretty much universally accepted. Which are at odds with the US. Hence the reason why Trump wants to see the EUs global influence diminished.
comment by Hector (U3606)
posted 3 hours, 54 minutes ago
It has progessed, evolved since the Common Market. Arguably that was always the plan, if we're not fighting each other then greater unity was inevitable. Where it has gone wrong, especially for the UK is that it hasn't brought the populations along with it. Financially we have all got wealthier but culturally we are all still very different.
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I concur, again.....must be going daftπ
Pearce.
I salute your research, but again the presence of if, possibly, maybe, crystal ball economics is a theme in your analysis.
For example, you say, Some have suggested, if they,(EU) start to struggle, so will be he UK.
If the Eu struggles, it may be good to be outside the EU...another scenario, and as relevant as your hypothetical argument.
Economists, banks, experts, pollsters all get it wrong, as a he future is just that.
TBAB
It's basic commerce.
For example, French wine company exports majority of their wine to the UK. Due to economic stagnation, French wine company can't afford to make as much wine, and sells less to the UK. Wine company has to make cutbacks, and increase prices to mitigate for reduced productivity.
UK businesses have to pay more for produce.
Likewise UK whiskey brewery exports to France. Due to economic downturn, French consumer spending slows down. UK brewery sells less, and revenues fall.
As the name implies, bilateral trade agreements require both parties to be successful. As the EU are by far our biggest trading partner, we need them to be productive.
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 5 minutes ago
TBAB
It's basic commerce.
For example, French wine company exports majority of their wine to the UK. Due to economic stagnation, French wine company can't afford to make as much wine, and sells less to the UK. Wine company has to make cutbacks, and increase prices to mitigate for reduced productivity.
UK businesses have to pay more for produce.
Likewise UK whiskey brewery exports to France. Due to economic downturn, French consumer spending slows down. UK brewery sells less, and revenues fall.
As the name implies, bilateral trade agreements require both parties to be successful. As the EU are by far our biggest trading partner, we need them to be productive.
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Listen up, I am Chelsea, and you are Arsenal....who is wiser right now?ππππππ
Didn't even watch it today!
Saw the team sheet, and decided to take the wee man out Pokemon hunting
Looking like best chance of silverware is the FA cup.
You'll always hear people talk about the UK's trade deficit with the EU. Which is true. But it's not a negative in the way some make it out to be.
Due to a strong pound but primarily because the UK imports more than it exports. The EU sells more to us, than we do to them. Basically because we don't manufacture as much as we used to. And, over the last few decades focus has moved to financial services.
Which year on year generates around 75% of GDP. Gives you an idea how important it is for the UK to retain as much of the industry as possible.
The UK run a surplus in financial services. And therefore any deficit from exporting goods is pretty much inconsequential. In the grand scheme of things.
Small 2min video on trade.
https://youtu.be/-IW8ZzY3xt8
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 25 minutes ago
Didn't even watch it today!
Saw the team sheet, and decided to take the wee man out Pokemon hunting
Looking like best chance of silverware is the FA cup.
You'll always hear people talk about the UK's trade deficit with the EU. Which is true. But it's not a negative in the way some make it out to be.
Due to a strong pound but primarily because the UK imports more than it exports. The EU sells more to us, than we do to them. Basically because we don't manufacture as much as we used to. And, over the last few decades focus has moved to financial services.
Which year on year generates around 75% of GDP. Gives you an idea how important it is for the UK to retain as much of the industry as possible.
The UK run a surplus in financial services. And therefore any deficit from exporting goods is pretty much inconsequential. In the grand scheme of things.
Small 2min video on trade.
https://youtu.be/-IW8ZzY3xt8
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Hahaha....
You should be advising May, mucker.
Take her easy.
"The data confirms previous indications that local results were strongly associated with the educational attainment of voters - populations with lower qualifications were significantly more likely to vote Leave."
I'm shocked. Shocked!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38762034
comment by thebluebellsareblue (U9292)
posted 1 day, 15 hours ago
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 25 minutes ago
Didn't even watch it today!
Saw the team sheet, and decided to take the wee man out Pokemon hunting
Looking like best chance of silverware is the FA cup.
You'll always hear people talk about the UK's trade deficit with the EU. Which is true. But it's not a negative in the way some make it out to be.
Due to a strong pound but primarily because the UK imports more than it exports. The EU sells more to us, than we do to them. Basically because we don't manufacture as much as we used to. And, over the last few decades focus has moved to financial services.
Which year on year generates around 75% of GDP. Gives you an idea how important it is for the UK to retain as much of the industry as possible.
The UK run a surplus in financial services. And therefore any deficit from exporting goods is pretty much inconsequential. In the grand scheme of things.
Small 2min video on trade.
https://youtu.be/-IW8ZzY3xt8
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Hahaha....
You should be advising May, mucker.
Take her easy.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Unfortunately the government have been disposing of/disregarding those who have drawn attention to the UK’s future requirements.
We’re now over seven months down the line (from the result) and I’ve yet to see an interviewer challenge any politician when they falsely say “fall back on WTO rules” like it’s a simple click of a switch.
The very first line on the WTO website for accession states:
“Any state or customs territory having full autonomy in the conduct of its trade policies may join (“accede to” ) the WTO, but WTO members must agree on the terms. Broadly speaking the application goes through four stages….”
Pearce.
Can leave be reversed, then?πππππππ
What May needs to reverse is her invite to Trump for a state visit.
She's seriously shot her bolt early on that one trying to gain favour with a larger power. Desperate wasn't she?
comment by Redinthehead - FreeGaza - ΩΩΨ³Ψ·ΩΩ (U1860)
posted 7 minutes ago
What May needs to reverse is her invite to Trump for a state visit.
She's seriously shot her bolt early on that one trying to gain favour with a larger power. Desperate wasn't she?
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I have a feeling his ego may (as usual) get the better of him and cancel the visit.
Pretty much unprecedented for the speaker of the HoCs to come out against an individual. Never mind the POTUS.
Missed the news earlier that the regional head of Paris and surrounds had come to offer financial services a warm welcome to Paris.
France (Paris) trying to get financial service businesses to move from London..
Offering a 28% top rate of income tax for expat executives for a period of eight years (recently extended from five). That compares to a top rate of 45% in the UK.
Mmm how will Britain respond.. cutting to 22%?
HSBC already moving 1000 jobs to Paris.. wealth creators.
Of course this means properly prices will follow the exodus, poor pensioners with their lot tied to property prices.
Comment deleted by Site Moderator
comment by Redinthehead - FreeGaza - ΩΩΨ³Ψ·ΩΩ (U1860)
posted 15 minutes ago
Missed the news earlier that the regional head of Paris and surrounds had come to offer financial services a warm welcome to Paris.
France (Paris) trying to get financial service businesses to move from London..
Offering a 28% top rate of income tax for expat executives for a period of eight years (recently extended from five). That compares to a top rate of 45% in the UK.
Mmm how will Britain respond.. cutting to 22%?
HSBC already moving 1000 jobs to Paris.. wealth creators.
Of course this means properly prices will follow the exodus, poor pensioners with their lot tied to property prices.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
This has been going on for weeks. Across Europe. However moving operations is the last thing FS want to do. It's costly for one! And time consuming.
The UK government have already been in discussions (before Christmas) with the Central European Bank (regulator) to relocate to either Paris or Frankfurt.
UK invites American president on state visit...proper order.
Those who complain about the leader of the free world coming here are hypocrites, haters and losers.
No protest about Mugabe, Chinese and middle eastern leaders.....even Putin got an invite, but that was before
The left knew Trump was pro-Putinπ
Those who complain about the leader of the free world coming here are hypocrites, haters and losers
--------
Leader of the free world?
hope your tongue plunged straight through your cheek on that one.
On a positive note, the EU continues to be a fertile ground for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses in markets across member states.
UK consumers, in particular, have benefited from a range of regional start-up opportunities within the rental property sector...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-38841587
UK invites American president on state visit...proper order.
-----
Actually the UK didn't. Theresa May did.
comment by Planète des Singes - "..we will conquer the ball..! "π¬πππ£ππππππ½ (U4158)
posted 49 seconds ago
On a positive note, the EU continues to be a fertile ground for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses in markets across member states.
UK consumers, in particular, have benefited from a range of regional start-up opportunities within the rental property sector...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-38841587
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Not exactly an indictment for the UK.
More like the UK is a fertile ground to accommodate such activities.
O
comment by Cal Neva (U11544)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Doubt there will be a mass exodus. We will see.
-------
What do you base your doubts on?
1) The Commonwealth
2) European legislation
3) Financial sectors reliance on the NHS
4) Because the country is called Great Britain (through virtue of having England, Scotland and Wales on one land mass)
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posted on 4/2/17
Should just have remained The Common Market.
posted on 4/2/17
It has progessed, evolved since the Common Market. Arguably that was always the plan, if we're not fighting each other then greater unity was inevitable. Where it has gone wrong, especially for the UK is that it hasn't brought the populations along with it. Financially we have all got wealthier but culturally we are all still very different.
posted on 4/2/17
A project that has simply over-reached itself. Needs reform but that would mean ceding influence which it's unelected powerbrokers will never countenance.
As a trade organisation, there is still a place for it in a post-Globalisation world.
posted on 4/2/17
comment by Planète des Singes - "..we will conquer the ball..! "π¬πππ£ππππππ½ (U4158)
posted 55 minutes ago
A project that has simply over-reached itself. Needs reform but that would mean ceding influence which it's unelected powerbrokers will never countenance.
As a trade organisation, there is still a place for it in a post-Globalisation world.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Like any body with multiple parts and politics, the current format of the EU does not suit all.
Whilst there's been continual friction at parliamentary level, over the last few years, an acceptance that change, while not wholesale, is required.
Ironically Trump's protectionist ideals, (as well as brexit) have shifted more focus on galvanisation. Politics aside the US have feared the EU, as China aside, they're the only bloc that can challenge their economic dominance.
EU conformity regulations are pretty much universally accepted. Which are at odds with the US. Hence the reason why Trump wants to see the EUs global influence diminished.
posted on 4/2/17
comment by Hector (U3606)
posted 3 hours, 54 minutes ago
It has progessed, evolved since the Common Market. Arguably that was always the plan, if we're not fighting each other then greater unity was inevitable. Where it has gone wrong, especially for the UK is that it hasn't brought the populations along with it. Financially we have all got wealthier but culturally we are all still very different.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I concur, again.....must be going daftπ
posted on 4/2/17
Pearce.
I salute your research, but again the presence of if, possibly, maybe, crystal ball economics is a theme in your analysis.
For example, you say, Some have suggested, if they,(EU) start to struggle, so will be he UK.
If the Eu struggles, it may be good to be outside the EU...another scenario, and as relevant as your hypothetical argument.
Economists, banks, experts, pollsters all get it wrong, as a he future is just that.
posted on 4/2/17
TBAB
It's basic commerce.
For example, French wine company exports majority of their wine to the UK. Due to economic stagnation, French wine company can't afford to make as much wine, and sells less to the UK. Wine company has to make cutbacks, and increase prices to mitigate for reduced productivity.
UK businesses have to pay more for produce.
Likewise UK whiskey brewery exports to France. Due to economic downturn, French consumer spending slows down. UK brewery sells less, and revenues fall.
As the name implies, bilateral trade agreements require both parties to be successful. As the EU are by far our biggest trading partner, we need them to be productive.
posted on 4/2/17
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 5 minutes ago
TBAB
It's basic commerce.
For example, French wine company exports majority of their wine to the UK. Due to economic stagnation, French wine company can't afford to make as much wine, and sells less to the UK. Wine company has to make cutbacks, and increase prices to mitigate for reduced productivity.
UK businesses have to pay more for produce.
Likewise UK whiskey brewery exports to France. Due to economic downturn, French consumer spending slows down. UK brewery sells less, and revenues fall.
As the name implies, bilateral trade agreements require both parties to be successful. As the EU are by far our biggest trading partner, we need them to be productive.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Listen up, I am Chelsea, and you are Arsenal....who is wiser right now?ππππππ
posted on 4/2/17
Didn't even watch it today!
Saw the team sheet, and decided to take the wee man out Pokemon hunting
Looking like best chance of silverware is the FA cup.
You'll always hear people talk about the UK's trade deficit with the EU. Which is true. But it's not a negative in the way some make it out to be.
Due to a strong pound but primarily because the UK imports more than it exports. The EU sells more to us, than we do to them. Basically because we don't manufacture as much as we used to. And, over the last few decades focus has moved to financial services.
Which year on year generates around 75% of GDP. Gives you an idea how important it is for the UK to retain as much of the industry as possible.
The UK run a surplus in financial services. And therefore any deficit from exporting goods is pretty much inconsequential. In the grand scheme of things.
Small 2min video on trade.
https://youtu.be/-IW8ZzY3xt8
posted on 4/2/17
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 25 minutes ago
Didn't even watch it today!
Saw the team sheet, and decided to take the wee man out Pokemon hunting
Looking like best chance of silverware is the FA cup.
You'll always hear people talk about the UK's trade deficit with the EU. Which is true. But it's not a negative in the way some make it out to be.
Due to a strong pound but primarily because the UK imports more than it exports. The EU sells more to us, than we do to them. Basically because we don't manufacture as much as we used to. And, over the last few decades focus has moved to financial services.
Which year on year generates around 75% of GDP. Gives you an idea how important it is for the UK to retain as much of the industry as possible.
The UK run a surplus in financial services. And therefore any deficit from exporting goods is pretty much inconsequential. In the grand scheme of things.
Small 2min video on trade.
https://youtu.be/-IW8ZzY3xt8
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Hahaha....
You should be advising May, mucker.
Take her easy.
posted on 6/2/17
"The data confirms previous indications that local results were strongly associated with the educational attainment of voters - populations with lower qualifications were significantly more likely to vote Leave."
I'm shocked. Shocked!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38762034
posted on 6/2/17
comment by thebluebellsareblue (U9292)
posted 1 day, 15 hours ago
comment by What would Stuart Pearce do? (U3126)
posted 25 minutes ago
Didn't even watch it today!
Saw the team sheet, and decided to take the wee man out Pokemon hunting
Looking like best chance of silverware is the FA cup.
You'll always hear people talk about the UK's trade deficit with the EU. Which is true. But it's not a negative in the way some make it out to be.
Due to a strong pound but primarily because the UK imports more than it exports. The EU sells more to us, than we do to them. Basically because we don't manufacture as much as we used to. And, over the last few decades focus has moved to financial services.
Which year on year generates around 75% of GDP. Gives you an idea how important it is for the UK to retain as much of the industry as possible.
The UK run a surplus in financial services. And therefore any deficit from exporting goods is pretty much inconsequential. In the grand scheme of things.
Small 2min video on trade.
https://youtu.be/-IW8ZzY3xt8
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Hahaha....
You should be advising May, mucker.
Take her easy.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Unfortunately the government have been disposing of/disregarding those who have drawn attention to the UK’s future requirements.
We’re now over seven months down the line (from the result) and I’ve yet to see an interviewer challenge any politician when they falsely say “fall back on WTO rules” like it’s a simple click of a switch.
The very first line on the WTO website for accession states:
“Any state or customs territory having full autonomy in the conduct of its trade policies may join (“accede to” ) the WTO, but WTO members must agree on the terms. Broadly speaking the application goes through four stages….”
posted on 6/2/17
Pearce.
Can leave be reversed, then?πππππππ
posted on 6/2/17
What May needs to reverse is her invite to Trump for a state visit.
She's seriously shot her bolt early on that one trying to gain favour with a larger power. Desperate wasn't she?
posted on 6/2/17
comment by Redinthehead - FreeGaza - ΩΩΨ³Ψ·ΩΩ (U1860)
posted 7 minutes ago
What May needs to reverse is her invite to Trump for a state visit.
She's seriously shot her bolt early on that one trying to gain favour with a larger power. Desperate wasn't she?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I have a feeling his ego may (as usual) get the better of him and cancel the visit.
Pretty much unprecedented for the speaker of the HoCs to come out against an individual. Never mind the POTUS.
posted on 6/2/17
Missed the news earlier that the regional head of Paris and surrounds had come to offer financial services a warm welcome to Paris.
France (Paris) trying to get financial service businesses to move from London..
Offering a 28% top rate of income tax for expat executives for a period of eight years (recently extended from five). That compares to a top rate of 45% in the UK.
Mmm how will Britain respond.. cutting to 22%?
HSBC already moving 1000 jobs to Paris.. wealth creators.
Of course this means properly prices will follow the exodus, poor pensioners with their lot tied to property prices.
posted on 6/2/17
*property prices
posted on 6/2/17
Comment deleted by Site Moderator
posted on 6/2/17
comment by Redinthehead - FreeGaza - ΩΩΨ³Ψ·ΩΩ (U1860)
posted 15 minutes ago
Missed the news earlier that the regional head of Paris and surrounds had come to offer financial services a warm welcome to Paris.
France (Paris) trying to get financial service businesses to move from London..
Offering a 28% top rate of income tax for expat executives for a period of eight years (recently extended from five). That compares to a top rate of 45% in the UK.
Mmm how will Britain respond.. cutting to 22%?
HSBC already moving 1000 jobs to Paris.. wealth creators.
Of course this means properly prices will follow the exodus, poor pensioners with their lot tied to property prices.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
This has been going on for weeks. Across Europe. However moving operations is the last thing FS want to do. It's costly for one! And time consuming.
The UK government have already been in discussions (before Christmas) with the Central European Bank (regulator) to relocate to either Paris or Frankfurt.
posted on 6/2/17
UK invites American president on state visit...proper order.
Those who complain about the leader of the free world coming here are hypocrites, haters and losers.
No protest about Mugabe, Chinese and middle eastern leaders.....even Putin got an invite, but that was before
The left knew Trump was pro-Putinπ
posted on 6/2/17
Those who complain about the leader of the free world coming here are hypocrites, haters and losers
--------
Leader of the free world?
hope your tongue plunged straight through your cheek on that one.
posted on 6/2/17
On a positive note, the EU continues to be a fertile ground for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses in markets across member states.
UK consumers, in particular, have benefited from a range of regional start-up opportunities within the rental property sector...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-38841587
posted on 6/2/17
UK invites American president on state visit...proper order.
-----
Actually the UK didn't. Theresa May did.
posted on 6/2/17
comment by Planète des Singes - "..we will conquer the ball..! "π¬πππ£ππππππ½ (U4158)
posted 49 seconds ago
On a positive note, the EU continues to be a fertile ground for budding entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses in markets across member states.
UK consumers, in particular, have benefited from a range of regional start-up opportunities within the rental property sector...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-38841587
-------------
Not exactly an indictment for the UK.
More like the UK is a fertile ground to accommodate such activities.
posted on 6/2/17
O
comment by Cal Neva (U11544)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
Doubt there will be a mass exodus. We will see.
-------
What do you base your doubts on?
1) The Commonwealth
2) European legislation
3) Financial sectors reliance on the NHS
4) Because the country is called Great Britain (through virtue of having England, Scotland and Wales on one land mass)
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