The consequence thread (Brexit)

[Dardandec]

I think it is a shame that people kept downplaying the benefits of the single market, including free movement of people over perceived, but often incorrect, viewpoints on the EU.

 

You voted to leave, you were warned about the potential consequences, chickens coming home to roost.

 

And this is only the start of it. can't wait for the leavers to come on here whinging when it really sets hold. But I bet when that happens, no one will admit to it.

[Guest]

But I'm thin and I like fresh vegetables,how much will I be paying for a salad for dinner,5/10/15/20 pounds?

 

Living proof that you can be fat just by eating salad. http://agostonsanimals.weebly.com/uploads/2/0/8/2/20828472/9230055_orig.jpg

[tinfoilhat]

And this is only the start of it. can't wait for the leavers to come on here whinging when it really sets hold. But I bet when that happens, no one will admit to it.

 

It's going to be a bit like Candle in Wind. Biggest selling record that nobody bought.

[Penistone999]

Its a shame the EU can't just be a trading block, but they keep insisting on free movement of people and political union, the little tinkers.

 

Its the EU`s obsession with free movement which caused us to vote leave.

 

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I think it is a shame that people kept downplaying the benefits of the single market, including free movement of people over perceived, but often incorrect, viewpoints on the EU.

 

You voted to leave, you were warned about the potential consequences, chickens coming home to roost.

 

Free movement of people isnt a benefit in everyone`s eyes though, hence the leave vote

[tzijlstra]

What chickens what roost ,our exports are now going through the roof.

Proof please.

 

The visitors to OUR country are now spending more in our Country due to getting a better exchange rate

Proof please.

 

The stock exchange is on the rise.

The FTSE100 is, investors abroad can all of a sudden buy shares in big global companies at a discount due to the pound, companies that predominantly trade in $ and €, meaning they are likely to gain profits by converting into GBP.

 

The FTSE250 is nearly 2000 points, or -11% since the vote and not looking like it is coming up in a hurry.

 

The headline figure behind both those indexes is that the GBP is taking an absolute hammering, despite Carney doing whatever he can to stop the bleeding.

 

The figures you ought to be worried about, as a citizen are two: The GBPUSD rate and the deficit. (Respectively: Increased prices for your goods and increased government cuts)

 

Lets get on with it and get a leader who will take us to be a major World trader.

The E.U. is doomed.

 

Yes, let's get on with it, it will only take a few weeks to completely remodel the economy, clearly. In the meantime let's hope that the UK government isn't hellbent on ditching the single market access it has, because if you think the current market-crash was nothing to worry about, let's see what your opinion is when that one hits home.

[Tazni]

I am genuinely concerned about the short and long term future of our country now that this has happened...

[tzijlstra]

Free movement of people isnt a benefit in everyone`s eyes though, hence the leave vote

 

It has never been linked to the economic performance to the people of this country by its democratically elected government. It is OK for you though, you will just take the 'cherry' out of your red diesel and continue your shady approach to tax matters at the expense of the kids who will be hit by an even bigger unemployment for the young.

[apelike]

It has never been linked to the economic performance to the people of this country by its democratically elected government.

 

Not sure exactly what that means?

 

The youth unemployment ratio has been high across most of the EU nations and the only factor that has reduced that in individual countries is the free movement of people to move and work in other countries, hence the EU wanting to keep that up. If the UK is out of that loop then the EU countries will experience a higher level and in the UK it should be lower as more jobs will become available.

[Michael_W]

Not sure exactly what that means?

 

The youth unemployment ratio has been high across most of the EU nations and the only factor that has reduced that in individual countries is the free movement of people to move and work in other countries, hence the EU wanting to keep that up. If the UK is out of that loop then the EU countries will experience a higher level and in the UK it should be lower as more jobs will become available.

 

Shhhhhh, you will spoil the doom and gloom thread

 

http://www.statista.com/statistics/266228/youth-unemployment-rate-in-eu-countries/

[glennpickard]

Alan Hartley:

 

I agree with you the EU should be a trading block, with maybe an option to use a common currency. But the common currency has its dangers. But people like Junckers with visions of ever closer political controls and "Free movement of people" have put paid to that.

It may be that the UK will ultimately be better on the outside (the French always said from de Gaulle on that we would not fit), and to get to where it wants to be as a free trading nation, there will be some rough water ahead.

When the EU positives and negatives are weighed up, I am convinced that more EU countries will want major changes (open immigration to controlled immigration for a start)in the near future. . They may have to leave to get the changes though.