The UK exports £360bn of goods to the EU, on which we now struggle with big non tariff barriers, compared to £60bn to the US. Imagine looking at this sh1tshow and thinking it vindicates Brexit in any way.
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As far as I'm concerned, and I believe many feel this way, the United Kingdom will always be welcome back into the European Union.
But the first thing you need to do is get all Nigel Farages out of your lives!
And 16,141,241 voted remain. 37% vs 34% with 29% not voting. Not an overwhelming mandate for a huge act of self destruction.
And the EU is our biggest trading partner by far.
How much did we lose when Mark Carney had to pump money into the UK economy to stabilise the markets the day after the vote? I'm also still waiting on that £350 million a week to the NHS. So is the NHS right enough
The Englisher's belief that they are superior to everyone has to be maintained, regardless of the evidence. This is key to how Reform seek - and readily get - support.
Official govt figures I’ve seen on the internet separate out exports to each EU country rather than class as ‘the EU’ making it look like the US is our biggest export market.
It's the biggest *single country* market, but the phrase "EU Single Market" actually means something: Germany or Ireland are in the UK's top 5 single country markets, but make up only 2 of the 27* countries in the EUSM.
*plus some but not all EFTA/EEA countries & microstates...
Common sense, undeniable facts, basic knowledge of geography/history will never persuade grifters and racists who buy snake oil, that Brexit broke Britain.
Same as MAGA. A loss is really a win. Pain a gain to see 'radical lefties, libs' in tears.
This ugliness feeds, keeps Farage/Trump relevant.
To be honest, Brexit could have been a Swexit if we had allowed a vote before the UK did. There were lots of lies spread about Brussels in Sweden at the time. I am sure that Moscow financed most of the campaigns that our alt right spread. But after Brexit, no one is pushing the issue anymore.
It stand out a mile who we need to work with. The Labour Leadership just doesn't what to get it. Please core Labour people push your Leadership and if they don't response say you will go over to the Liberal Democrats.
Yes, and I'm bored of seeing assertions that we've been saved $6bn of tariffs because of a lower rate. 1. That ignores car, steel tariffs etc 2. It's not a gain. It's a $6billion+ direct hit with massive indirect consequences. It's not good. In fact, it's very bad.
Clearly this is going to be costly all round, but the EU has been sticking other countries, including the US, with a 10% tariff for years. Part of the Customs Union, I think. They should probably look at that instead of retaliating.
Look the easiest way to deal with the US is all countries effected by tariffs is to become united and threaten to stop having the dollar as the reserve currency
It's an artificial construct developed in the breton woods agreements in the 1940s
It gives the US huge economic advantages
Cheeto and his Moscow master have already drawn up their plans for dividing the world after the trade war unleashes havoc upon us all. Civilized nations must unite economically, politically, and strategically to ensure that democratic institutions remain steadfast in the face of totalitarianism.
But, "England for England", “Vote Leave, Get Change”, “Vote Leave, Take Control”. Don't you remember the patriotic hysteria that surrounded that campaign?
I'd like to remind you, but Farage and Johnson claim they had little or nothing to do with the Brexit campaign.
Or imagine looking at that and continuing to treat your red lines on UK/EU reset as sacrosanct and believing you can sit on the fence and not prioritse your trade relationship with EU. Or not even pushing on greater alignment with stuff that doesn't breach your silly red lines.
Nigel Farage et le UKIP : Nigel Farage, leader du Parti pour l'indépendance du Royaume-Uni (UKIP), a été l'un des plus fervents partisans du Brexit. Son parti a fait campagne pendant des années pour un référendum sur l'appartenance à l'UE.
Boris Johnson : En tant que figure de proue de la campagne "Vote Leave", Boris Johnson a joué un rôle crucial en faveur du Brexit. Ses discours et ses apparitions médiatiques ont contribué à mobiliser le soutien en faveur de la sortie de l'UE.
Michael Gove : Un autre politicien conservateur influent, Michael Gove, a également été un ardent défenseur du Brexit et a joué un rôle clé dans la campagne "Vote Leave".
Sentiment anti-immigration : Les préoccupations concernant l'immigration et son impact sur les services publics et le marché du travail ont été un facteur majeur pour de nombreux électeurs qui ont voté en faveur du Brexit.
Souveraineté et autonomie : Le désir de retrouver la souveraineté nationale et de se libérer des réglementations de l'UE a été un argument puissant pour les partisans du Brexit.
Médias : Certains médias britanniques ont également joué un rôle en influençant l'opinion publique en faveur du Brexit, en mettant en avant les avantages potentiels de quitter l'UE.
Pour résumer le populisme, pour prendre le pouvoir....
Le pire c'est qu'ils sont encore bien actif et écouté !!
I just did a quick Google for these numbers as I was astounded that the difference was this big. The Conservatives keep banging on about US exports, but they are a drop in the ocean compared to our nearest neighbours. Where was this sort of fact during BREXIT, when we neutered ourselves!?!?
I heard a similar thing about people “in the know” shorting the pound, but it’s nothing more than hearsay. Could you imagine what would happen if this was proved!
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But the first thing you need to do is get all Nigel Farages out of your lives!
In many aspects they simply do not belong and the EU currently functions better without them. Less obstruction.
We can’t simply forget what they have done for the last 9 years. Actions have consequences…even for the UK.
Shit show indeed ☹️
And the EU is our biggest trading partner by far.
You can say it is 27 different states but then you have to concede that the claim the EU is a lie.
You also have to concede that the US is not one but fifty different states.
So, Brexit looks a tiny bit better.
https://aiwillybillhuman.substack.com/p/liberation-day-or-lobotomy-day-trumps
Not sure why 🤔
*plus some but not all EFTA/EEA countries & microstates...
maybe next fucking time ya wont listen to idiots like farage
Same as MAGA. A loss is really a win. Pain a gain to see 'radical lefties, libs' in tears.
This ugliness feeds, keeps Farage/Trump relevant.
We miss you.
And King Chas should rescind the invitation. The US government is an unfriendly entity. We only invite friends.
Maybe your "concerns" are misplaced
& Express would see it that way.
You have to worry about their readers critical thinking or lack of it!
It's an artificial construct developed in the breton woods agreements in the 1940s
It gives the US huge economic advantages
If you know who thinks that is a good idea, can you tell them that I will sell them £10 notes for £25 a a time.
I'd like to remind you, but Farage and Johnson claim they had little or nothing to do with the Brexit campaign.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thepoliticalgardener/p/the-great-freeport-con-how-britains?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2lbyd4
You know what to expect and why he can't join the EU.
Madness!
How the mighty have fallen.
Pour résumer le populisme, pour prendre le pouvoir....
Le pire c'est qu'ils sont encore bien actif et écouté !!
Her shit led to Brexiteers.
Reagan's shit led to maggot Republicans.
Both normalized Nationalistic Conservofascism within their individual Party's rank & file.
If true, then I'd imagine your lack of news was by design.