If we actually leave the EU....

[DimPrawn]

...can we rejoin again for a laugh and to piss the EU off?

Just asking like.

[Zigenare]

...can we rejoin again for a laugh and to piss the EU off?

Just asking like.

Italy appear to be having the same thoughts...

[TwoWolves]

If it still exists by then...

https://twitter.com/dlacalle_IA/stat...01699649904641

[sasguru]

There is only one economy in Europe that, while it has its issues (mainly demographics and shortage of labour, which may or may not be solved by a million Syrians), is sustainable on a long term basis and that is Germany. What we now call the EU may not exist, only because the weaker countries economically (Italy, Greece) may be too much of a drag on the core.
What I see happening is a two speed Europe (Germany, Holland, the Scandinavian countries, maybe France if the Macron revolution happens, which is doubtful).

Either way I don't see the UK ever being a part of the fast lane, following Brexit.

Trade deals with other distant countries will (1) not substitute for existing deals with our neighbours (geography matters in economics) and/or (2) may come with conditions that are unpalatable - witness the US demands that the NHS pays more for US drugs and Indian demands that more visas are provided in exchange for trade.

[sasguru]

But we aren't going to "leave" the EU. It's impossible without causing damage. And so a very British fudge will be the the outcome.

[DimPrawn]

And so a very British fudge will be the the outcome.

Sounds delightful! Bring on the British fudge!

[Lance]

looks well packed that

[Jog On]

Maybe wait until after they've had a war with America:

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-...ts-iranian-oil

[BlasterBates]

The latest fudge

[Old Greg]

looks well packed that

Dim likes his fudge well packed.