A++ to third world in a generation
So London becomes independent, that would mean that:
- Westminster would relocate to Manchester/Birmingham (somewhere more central in the UK certainly)
- many of the support/parasitical/lobbying concerns would follow the government
- all national bodies and institutions:- BoE, MOD, museums, BBC, CAA, The Monarchy PLC etc would have to relocate outside Londinium's borders
- as Londinium will have seceded from the UK it would have to leave the EU removing it's advantages as a global finance centre
- when new reservoir is established in Oxfordshire and the Thames rerouted the former river bed reverts to an open sewer
- in an ironic twist of fate a new hub airport is built on reclaimed land in the former Thames estuary with the biggest tidal barrage in the world across the mouth
All in all an excellent idea
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Originally posted by Unix View PostHe found it funny when they were asking if Scotland could protect itself, when London has had 7/7 and beheading, whereas we kicked the terrorists ass as Glasgow Airport.
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Originally posted by Unix View PostHe found it funny when they were asking if Scotland could protect itself, when London has had 7/7 and beheading, whereas we kicked the terrorists ass as Glasgow Airport.
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Originally posted by Batcher View PostI wonder how long it would be after another 7/7 or a few beheadings on London streets before they asked to rejoin rUK?
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I wonder how long it would be after another 7/7 or a few beheadings on London streets before they asked to rejoin rUK?
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostGood questions . Singapore seems to manage. as for footsoldier/cannon fodder we can always hire the unemployed from the regions to and do our fighting for us.
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostSounds a good idea, couple of questions.
1. What would happen if there was global banking crisis, would London have enough taxpayers to cover it's liability?
2. So if London was attacked or involved in a war, can it raise an army. Or is the idea that London would back out of all wars and global projection of power?
3. Does London have enough natural resources to sustain itself, so thinking about power, water etc.
4. I thought one of the reasons that attracted outside investment to London was the stability of the UK?
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Originally posted by woohoo View PostSounds a good idea, couple of questions.
1. What would happen if there was global banking crisis, would London have enough taxpayers to cover it's liability?
2. So if London was attacked or involved in a war, can it raise an army. Or is the idea that London would back out of all wars and global projection of power?
3. Does London have enough natural resources to sustain itself, so thinking about power, water etc.
4. I thought one of the reasons that attracted outside investment to London was the stability of the UK?
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Originally posted by Sysman View Post
1. What would happen if there was global banking crisis, would London have enough taxpayers to cover it's liability?
2. So if London was attacked or involved in a war, can it raise an army. Or is the idea that London would back out of all wars and global projection of power?
3. Does London have enough natural resources to sustain itself, so thinking about power, water etc.
4. I thought one of the reasons that attracted outside investment to London was the stability of the UK?
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It would need to use the Euro, as we wouldn't allow it to use the pound
#reapwhatyousowbitches
HTH
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