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Britain to become a 21st century exporting super power

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    #11
    Originally posted by WTFH View Post
    Well, if the pound collapses (Brexit take: adjusts to the correct level compared with the overly high rate it has been at for years), then British products would, theoretically, be cheaper abroad.
    Of course, that's reliant on there being British products to sell abroad and favourable trading agreements to make the sales.
    You forget to mention people wanting to buy British products abroad. They don't have a very good reputation of quality and durability.

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      #12
      Originally posted by WTFH View Post
      Well, if the pound collapses (Brexit take: adjusts to the correct level compared with the overly high rate it has been at for years), then British products would, theoretically, be cheaper abroad.
      Of course, that's reliant on there being British products to sell abroad and favourable trading agreements to make the sales.
      But.....but......but........we will be free to make trade agreements with the world and they're queuing up to sign instant trade deals on favourable terms. Is that not how Boris and JRM are going to arrange it ???
      When freedom comes along, don't PISH in the water supply.....

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        #13
        Originally posted by TestMangler View Post
        But.....but......but........we will be free to make trade agreements with the world and they're queuing up to sign instant trade deals on favourable terms. Is that not how Boris and JRM are going to arrange it ???
        At least we won't have to wait for permission from Wallonia (which isn't even a sodding country)
        His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...

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          #14
          Originally posted by Mordac View Post
          At least we won't have to wait for permission from Wallonia (which isn't even a sodding country)
          Well you will because when the UK crashes out without any agreements, they're going to have to start negotiating from scratch with the EU and Wallonia are going to take notes of the comments you've made and veto it all
          Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.

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            #15
            Also British manufacturers pursue quantity not quality, following the American model. With blue workers striking as soon as someone blinks.

            If UK was an export power to begin with Rover would be still strong with or without the EU. Blame whoever you like, UK workers are just not productive despite record lows level of unemployment.
            "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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              #16
              Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
              Also British manufacturers pursue quantity not quality, following the American model. With blue workers striking as soon as someone blinks.

              If UK was an export power to begin with Rover would be still strong with or without the EU. Blame whoever you like, UK workers are just not productive despite record lows level of unemployment.
              And that Brexiteer and Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox, agrees with that exact sentiment:


              https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37324491
              Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.

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                #17
                Jam today and Jam tomorrow!
                Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by darmstadt View Post
                  Well you will because when the UK crashes out without any agreements, they're going to have to start negotiating from scratch with the EU and Wallonia are going to take notes of the comments you've made and veto it all
                  Have you been to Wallonia? They make Norfolk look like the cutting edge...
                  His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by Mordac View Post
                    Have you been to Wallonia? They make Norfolk look like the cutting edge...
                    I've done a lot of work for clients in Wallonia. They have good infrastructure, plenty of multi-national businesses and a few speed cameras . Apart from Charleroi in the south, which is a bit tulip, the rest of it is pretty good.
                    …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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