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...along with selling off things like the national grid to Qatar.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostThis is exactly the problem.
The EU/Foreigners are not the reason why things are not made/built in Britain by British people.
1. Our education system is failing to develop people with a variety of talents. Not everyone is theoretical, many people are practical, but the practical side of education hardly exists.
2. "Foreign Investment" is touted as a really good thing. That's because it doesn't cost the government anything, although it will be paid back for years.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Pension funds are looking for things to invest in, so we should use that and build what we need.Originally posted by WTFH View Post...along with selling off things like the national grid to Qatar.
The EU/Foreigners are not the reason why things are not made/built in Britain by British people.
1. Our education system is failing to develop people with a variety of talents. Not everyone is theoretical, many people are practical, but the practical side of education hardly exists.
2. "Foreign Investment" is touted as a really good thing. That's because it doesn't cost the government anything, although it will be paid back for years.
Wind and tide renewables.
Gen 4 bio fuels.
Etc...Comment
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Young people have no incentive. Tuition fees. High housing costs.Originally posted by WTFH View Post...along with selling off things like the national grid to Qatar.
The EU/Foreigners are not the reason why things are not made/built in Britain by British people.
1. Our education system is failing to develop people with a variety of talents. Not everyone is theoretical, many people are practical, but the practical side of education hardly exists.
2. "Foreign Investment" is touted as a really good thing. That's because it doesn't cost the government anything, although it will be paid back for years.Comment
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We need lots of coal fired power stations. While the nuclear ones are built.Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostPension funds are looking for things to invest in, so we should use that and build what we need.
Wind and tide renewables.
Gen 4 bio fuels.
Etc...Comment
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Vote Corbyn thenOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostYoung people have no incentive. Tuition fees. High housing costs.
“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.”Comment
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Or maybe we can go with renewables: -Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostWe need lots of coal fired power stations. While the nuclear ones are built.
Tesla to build world's largest lithium ion battery in Australia - BBC NewsComment
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Japan’s Top 10 Exports
Is it really a good idea to have a great trade deal with a country who pretty much make the same tulip as you?
Will the Germans really all start buying Japanese cars?
Or the french?
Sometimes I wonder if any of you fu<kwits have a brain - just because you have a trade deal it does not mean it will add value.Comment
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That's an environmental disaster waiting to happen.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostOr maybe we can go with renewables: -
Tesla to build world's largest lithium ion battery in Australia - BBC NewsWill work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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The EU accepted any terms just to attempt to get one over on the UK. The hatred of anyone who attempts to leave outweighs all else. Its hotel california.Originally posted by original PM View PostJapan’s Top 10 Exports
Is it really a good idea to have a great trade deal with a country who pretty much make the same tulip as you?
Will the Germans really all start buying Japanese cars?
Or the french?
Sometimes I wonder if any of you fu<kwits have a brain - just because you have a trade deal it does not mean it will add value.Comment
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