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Ooooh, the big r-word has finally dropped! You guys looking forward already to more austerity, few -and poorly paying- jobs for graduates, and permanently lower living standards?
Brexit expected to lead the UK into recession within two years, investor survey says
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/brex...rvey-says.html
Layoffs Arrive in Brexit Britain, and Auto Workers Are Up First
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...s-are-up-first
Britons spend less as Brexit fears bite
https://www.thenational.ae/business/...-bite-1.703769
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling hits a new LOW thanks to Brexit uncertainty
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/art...ange-rate-euro
Brexit could see UK lose status as global business leader
https://www.itproportal.com/news/bre...siness-leader/
UK inflation sticks near five-year highs at 3%
https://www.ft.com/content/4ebcad02-...e-08320fc2a277
More investors looking to cut U.K. assets as Brexit uncertainty persists
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mo...sts-2018-02-16
Eurozone economy storms ahead in sharp contrast to Brexit-hit UK
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...-a8209886.html
Germany tells Theresa May 'time is running out' over Brexit talks
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/ge...ks-828111.html
UK must boost productivity and focus on international competitiveness to weather Brexit, says IMF
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...-a8209711.html
British fruit farmer cutting jobs and expanding in China as Brexit uncertainty hits UK agriculture
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a8208671.html
Majority of voters think Brexit will hit UK economy immediately, poll finds
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a8207276.html
Theresa May's Brexit immigration plans are not 'feasible' and could turn into a 'real mess'
http://www.businessinsider.fr/uk/the...-report-2018-2
EU wants power to raid financial firms in Britain after Brexit
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/...ritain-brexit/
EU may block Britain's Armed Forces from global satellite navigation system after Brexit
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/...gation-system/
Brexit means…more arms dealing to human rights abusers
https://www.opendemocracy.net/uk/and...rights-abusers
Japan thinks Brexit is an 'act of self-harm', says UK's former ambassador
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...mer-ambassador
Farming businesses 'could be wiped out after Brexit transition'
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...xit-transition
Dover could suffer '20-mile permanent traffic jam' after Brexit
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...m-after-brexit
Opinion:
The trade delusion: why Brexit won’t be Britain's salvation
The notion that the UK will thrive outside the EU's customs union is an ideological fantasy.
https://www.newstatesman.com/politic...ains-salvation
Boris Johnson’s big Brexit speech was high on rhetoric and short on answers
https://www.newstatesman.com/politic...-short-answers
Special report: Just to give you lot an idea what a monumental laughing stock Brexit Britain is in Germany, check out these pictures of our awesome carnival floats
German carnival MOCKS Brexit Britain - May is 'ripping crying UK from EU'
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...ny-Theresa-May
Brexit expected to lead the UK into recession within two years, investor survey says
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/brex...rvey-says.html
Layoffs Arrive in Brexit Britain, and Auto Workers Are Up First
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...s-are-up-first
Britons spend less as Brexit fears bite
https://www.thenational.ae/business/...-bite-1.703769
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling hits a new LOW thanks to Brexit uncertainty
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/art...ange-rate-euro
Brexit could see UK lose status as global business leader
https://www.itproportal.com/news/bre...siness-leader/
UK inflation sticks near five-year highs at 3%
https://www.ft.com/content/4ebcad02-...e-08320fc2a277
More investors looking to cut U.K. assets as Brexit uncertainty persists
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mo...sts-2018-02-16
Eurozone economy storms ahead in sharp contrast to Brexit-hit UK
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...-a8209886.html
Germany tells Theresa May 'time is running out' over Brexit talks
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/ge...ks-828111.html
UK must boost productivity and focus on international competitiveness to weather Brexit, says IMF
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...-a8209711.html
British fruit farmer cutting jobs and expanding in China as Brexit uncertainty hits UK agriculture
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a8208671.html
Majority of voters think Brexit will hit UK economy immediately, poll finds
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a8207276.html
Theresa May's Brexit immigration plans are not 'feasible' and could turn into a 'real mess'
http://www.businessinsider.fr/uk/the...-report-2018-2
EU wants power to raid financial firms in Britain after Brexit
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/...ritain-brexit/
EU may block Britain's Armed Forces from global satellite navigation system after Brexit
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/...gation-system/
Brexit means…more arms dealing to human rights abusers
https://www.opendemocracy.net/uk/and...rights-abusers
Japan thinks Brexit is an 'act of self-harm', says UK's former ambassador
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...mer-ambassador
Farming businesses 'could be wiped out after Brexit transition'
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...xit-transition
Dover could suffer '20-mile permanent traffic jam' after Brexit
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...m-after-brexit
Opinion:
The trade delusion: why Brexit won’t be Britain's salvation
The notion that the UK will thrive outside the EU's customs union is an ideological fantasy.
https://www.newstatesman.com/politic...ains-salvation
Boris Johnson’s big Brexit speech was high on rhetoric and short on answers
https://www.newstatesman.com/politic...-short-answers
Special report: Just to give you lot an idea what a monumental laughing stock Brexit Britain is in Germany, check out these pictures of our awesome carnival floats
German carnival MOCKS Brexit Britain - May is 'ripping crying UK from EU'
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...ny-Theresa-May
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Hell yea! I love having my standard of living lowered due to a vote I couldn't even partake in
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#4
(Original post by southpacific)
This depresses me a bit, as I'm coming to study in UK this year
This depresses me a bit, as I'm coming to study in UK this year
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British people are always going on about the War when they talk about Brexit.
They obviously want War conditions such as less food, less fuel, conflict with other countries and trying to get the Empire back.
Some brexiters are retired or have plenty of money so they think they don't have to care if the economy goes down the pan because they don't have to get a job or try to make ends meet.
They obviously want War conditions such as less food, less fuel, conflict with other countries and trying to get the Empire back.
Some brexiters are retired or have plenty of money so they think they don't have to care if the economy goes down the pan because they don't have to get a job or try to make ends meet.
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#6
The headline sums up Brexit succinctly. Made worse by the dysfunction of the Tories.
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(Original post by barnetlad)
The headline sums up Brexit succinctly. Made worse by the dysfunction of the Tories.
The headline sums up Brexit succinctly. Made worse by the dysfunction of the Tories.
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Like most important things, Britain does not have any plans and will muddle through brexit and after.
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(Original post by shawn_o1)
...but wants to rule Britain with an iron fist.
...but wants to rule Britain with an iron fist.
No. Where do you get that from?
(Original post by shawn_o1)
He comes from the European elite who sneers at those below them.
He comes from the European elite who sneers at those below them.
(Original post by shawn_o1)
I bet even if the UK had remained, the majority of "experts" would still have predicted the same economic doom and gloom that they directly attribute to Brexit.
I bet even if the UK had remained, the majority of "experts" would still have predicted the same economic doom and gloom that they directly attribute to Brexit.
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(Original post by shawn_o1)
OP is not British but wants to rule Britain with an iron fist. He comes from the European elite who sneers at those below them. I bet even if the UK had remained, the majority of "experts" would still have predicted the same economic doom and gloom that they directly attribute to Brexit. Just for "thinking" about splitting from the EU. People generally don't react positively to blackmail unless they've been brought up to think that it's normal (a familiar concept with those who lived in the communist era)
OP is not British but wants to rule Britain with an iron fist. He comes from the European elite who sneers at those below them. I bet even if the UK had remained, the majority of "experts" would still have predicted the same economic doom and gloom that they directly attribute to Brexit. Just for "thinking" about splitting from the EU. People generally don't react positively to blackmail unless they've been brought up to think that it's normal (a familiar concept with those who lived in the communist era)
Doesnt even live in the UK but acts like he knows better than all, and shows all this hate on a studentforum based in the UK, which is ironic since a lot of students actually voted remain, and the TSR has like mostly under 18s who didnt even get to vote.
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(Original post by shawn_o1)
OP is not British but wants to rule Britain with an iron fist. He comes from the European elite who sneers at those below them. I bet even if the UK had remained, the majority of "experts" would still have predicted the same economic doom and gloom that they directly attribute to Brexit. Just for "thinking" about splitting from the EU. People generally don't react positively to blackmail unless they've been brought up to think that it's normal (a familiar concept with those who lived in the communist era)
OP is not British but wants to rule Britain with an iron fist. He comes from the European elite who sneers at those below them. I bet even if the UK had remained, the majority of "experts" would still have predicted the same economic doom and gloom that they directly attribute to Brexit. Just for "thinking" about splitting from the EU. People generally don't react positively to blackmail unless they've been brought up to think that it's normal (a familiar concept with those who lived in the communist era)
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(Original post by GenialGermanGent)
Ooooh, the big r-word has finally dropped! You guys looking forward already to more austerity, few -and poorly paying- jobs for graduates, and permanently lower living standards?
Brexit expected to lead the UK into recession within two years, investor survey says
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/brex...rvey-says.html
Layoffs Arrive in Brexit Britain, and Auto Workers Are Up First
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...s-are-up-first
Britons spend less as Brexit fears bite
https://www.thenational.ae/business/...-bite-1.703769
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling hits a new LOW thanks to Brexit uncertainty
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/art...ange-rate-euro
Brexit could see UK lose status as global business leader
https://www.itproportal.com/news/bre...siness-leader/
UK inflation sticks near five-year highs at 3%
https://www.ft.com/content/4ebcad02-...e-08320fc2a277
More investors looking to cut U.K. assets as Brexit uncertainty persists
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mo...sts-2018-02-16
Eurozone economy storms ahead in sharp contrast to Brexit-hit UK
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...-a8209886.html
Germany tells Theresa May 'time is running out' over Brexit talks
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/ge...ks-828111.html
UK must boost productivity and focus on international competitiveness to weather Brexit, says IMF
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...-a8209711.html
British fruit farmer cutting jobs and expanding in China as Brexit uncertainty hits UK agriculture
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a8208671.html
Majority of voters think Brexit will hit UK economy immediately, poll finds
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a8207276.html
Theresa May's Brexit immigration plans are not 'feasible' and could turn into a 'real mess'
http://www.businessinsider.fr/uk/the...-report-2018-2
EU wants power to raid financial firms in Britain after Brexit
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/...ritain-brexit/
EU may block Britain's Armed Forces from global satellite navigation system after Brexit
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/...gation-system/
Brexit means…more arms dealing to human rights abusers
https://www.opendemocracy.net/uk/and...rights-abusers
Japan thinks Brexit is an 'act of self-harm', says UK's former ambassador
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...mer-ambassador
Farming businesses 'could be wiped out after Brexit transition'
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...xit-transition
Dover could suffer '20-mile permanent traffic jam' after Brexit
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...m-after-brexit
Opinion:
The trade delusion: why Brexit won’t be Britain's salvation
The notion that the UK will thrive outside the EU's customs union is an ideological fantasy.
https://www.newstatesman.com/politic...ains-salvation
Boris Johnson’s big Brexit speech was high on rhetoric and short on answers
https://www.newstatesman.com/politic...-short-answers
Special report: Just to give you lot an idea what a monumental laughing stock Brexit Britain is in Germany, check out these pictures of our awesome carnival floats
German carnival MOCKS Brexit Britain - May is 'ripping crying UK from EU'
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...ny-Theresa-May
Ooooh, the big r-word has finally dropped! You guys looking forward already to more austerity, few -and poorly paying- jobs for graduates, and permanently lower living standards?
Brexit expected to lead the UK into recession within two years, investor survey says
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/brex...rvey-says.html
Layoffs Arrive in Brexit Britain, and Auto Workers Are Up First
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...s-are-up-first
Britons spend less as Brexit fears bite
https://www.thenational.ae/business/...-bite-1.703769
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling hits a new LOW thanks to Brexit uncertainty
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/art...ange-rate-euro
Brexit could see UK lose status as global business leader
https://www.itproportal.com/news/bre...siness-leader/
UK inflation sticks near five-year highs at 3%
https://www.ft.com/content/4ebcad02-...e-08320fc2a277
More investors looking to cut U.K. assets as Brexit uncertainty persists
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mo...sts-2018-02-16
Eurozone economy storms ahead in sharp contrast to Brexit-hit UK
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...-a8209886.html
Germany tells Theresa May 'time is running out' over Brexit talks
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/ge...ks-828111.html
UK must boost productivity and focus on international competitiveness to weather Brexit, says IMF
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/bu...-a8209711.html
British fruit farmer cutting jobs and expanding in China as Brexit uncertainty hits UK agriculture
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a8208671.html
Majority of voters think Brexit will hit UK economy immediately, poll finds
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a8207276.html
Theresa May's Brexit immigration plans are not 'feasible' and could turn into a 'real mess'
http://www.businessinsider.fr/uk/the...-report-2018-2
EU wants power to raid financial firms in Britain after Brexit
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/...ritain-brexit/
EU may block Britain's Armed Forces from global satellite navigation system after Brexit
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/...gation-system/
Brexit means…more arms dealing to human rights abusers
https://www.opendemocracy.net/uk/and...rights-abusers
Japan thinks Brexit is an 'act of self-harm', says UK's former ambassador
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...mer-ambassador
Farming businesses 'could be wiped out after Brexit transition'
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...xit-transition
Dover could suffer '20-mile permanent traffic jam' after Brexit
https://www.theguardian.com/politics...m-after-brexit
Opinion:
The trade delusion: why Brexit won’t be Britain's salvation
The notion that the UK will thrive outside the EU's customs union is an ideological fantasy.
https://www.newstatesman.com/politic...ains-salvation
Boris Johnson’s big Brexit speech was high on rhetoric and short on answers
https://www.newstatesman.com/politic...-short-answers
Special report: Just to give you lot an idea what a monumental laughing stock Brexit Britain is in Germany, check out these pictures of our awesome carnival floats
German carnival MOCKS Brexit Britain - May is 'ripping crying UK from EU'
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world...ny-Theresa-May
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(Original post by GenialGermanGent)
Now you'll just be poor, stuck in recession, the laughing stock of Europe.
Now you'll just be poor, stuck in recession, the laughing stock of Europe.
Yeah laughing stocks, not like Romania, Italy and Greece...
lulz
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(Original post by Quady)
Like Norway and Switzerland
Like Norway and Switzerland
Four reasons a post-Brexit UK can’t copy Norway or Switzerland
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...r-switzerland/
Why the Swiss Model Wouldn't Work for the UK
http://www.spiegel.de/international/...a-1096952.html
Why the Swiss model is a poor choice for Britain post-Brexit
http://www.cityam.com/235765/why-the...in-post-brexit
Why the Norway model is a flawed blueprint for Brexit
https://theconversation.com/why-the-...r-brexit-64404
Norway to Britain: Don’t leave, you’ll hate it
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-r...ls-brexiteers/
Mind that even IF the EU gives you lot a Norway or Switzerland 'style' deal, it doesn't mean that you will reach close to the same levels of prosperity due to the vastly different circumstances (think Norway's oil and smart politicians...)
(Original post by Quady)
Yeah laughing stocks, not like Romania, Italy and Greece...
Yeah laughing stocks, not like Romania, Italy and Greece...
See how stupid your comment was? Just how many more times do you want me to humiliate you ignorant buffoon?
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(Original post by Quady)
Like Norway and Switzerland.
Yeah laughing stocks, not like Romania, Italy and Greece...
lulz
Like Norway and Switzerland.
Yeah laughing stocks, not like Romania, Italy and Greece...
lulz
And it's got nothing to do with intelligence either.
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(Original post by GenialGermanGent)
Do your homework before debating with the adults.
Four reasons a post-Brexit UK can’t copy Norway or Switzerland
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...r-switzerland/
Why the Swiss Model Wouldn't Work for the UK
http://www.spiegel.de/international/...a-1096952.html
Why the Swiss model is a poor choice for Britain post-Brexit
http://www.cityam.com/235765/why-the...in-post-brexit
Why the Norway model is a flawed blueprint for Brexit
https://theconversation.com/why-the-...r-brexit-64404
Norway to Britain: Don’t leave, you’ll hate it
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-r...ls-brexiteers/
Mind that even IF the EU gives you lot a Norway or Switzerland 'style' deal, it doesn't mean that you will reach close to the same levels of prosperity due to the vastly different circumstances (think Norway's oil and smart politicians...)
Which of them exited the EU? How many of them are propped up/were rescued by the EU? Exactly. Which of them was the fastest-growing nation in Europe before deciding that being an EU member was a bad thing, and are now the SLOWEST growing nation of all industrial nations? Exactly.
See how stupid your comment was? Just how many more times do you want me to humiliate you ignorant buffoon?
Do your homework before debating with the adults.
Four reasons a post-Brexit UK can’t copy Norway or Switzerland
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...r-switzerland/
Why the Swiss Model Wouldn't Work for the UK
http://www.spiegel.de/international/...a-1096952.html
Why the Swiss model is a poor choice for Britain post-Brexit
http://www.cityam.com/235765/why-the...in-post-brexit
Why the Norway model is a flawed blueprint for Brexit
https://theconversation.com/why-the-...r-brexit-64404
Norway to Britain: Don’t leave, you’ll hate it
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-r...ls-brexiteers/
Mind that even IF the EU gives you lot a Norway or Switzerland 'style' deal, it doesn't mean that you will reach close to the same levels of prosperity due to the vastly different circumstances (think Norway's oil and smart politicians...)
Which of them exited the EU? How many of them are propped up/were rescued by the EU? Exactly. Which of them was the fastest-growing nation in Europe before deciding that being an EU member was a bad thing, and are now the SLOWEST growing nation of all industrial nations? Exactly.
See how stupid your comment was? Just how many more times do you want me to humiliate you ignorant buffoon?
Just pointing out being in Europe but out of the EU isn't so bad.
The Channel Islands do ok - could the UK have their deal?
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(Original post by Quady)
I dont think the UK is seeking Norweagen or Swiss deals is it?
I dont think the UK is seeking Norweagen or Swiss deals is it?
(Original post by Quady)
Just pointing out being in Europe but out of the EU isn't so bad.
Just pointing out being in Europe but out of the EU isn't so bad.
(Original post by Quady)
The Channel Islands do ok - could the UK have their deal?
The Channel Islands do ok - could the UK have their deal?
Furthermore, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man are on the EU's 'grey list', likely to be named and shamed (and sanctioned) as tax havens - why would the EU grant the UK the same 'deal'?
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(Original post by GenialGermanGent)
It is, in its desperate attempt to avoid complete irrelevance on the world stage after Brexit. Too bad that won't work - and it's not even desirable, just read what Norway's Prime Minister said.
And I am pointing out (well, I proved) that the UK's case is not even remotely comparable to either of those smaller (partly oil-rich) countries...
... and definitely not to some microscopic tax havens. Are you out of your mind, comparing a developed, complex economy like the mainland's to Jersey? Or have you just given up and are fine with Britain turning into a full-on banana republic?
Furthermore, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man are on the EU's 'grey list', likely to be named and shamed (and sanctioned) as tax havens - why would the EU grant the UK the same 'deal'?
It is, in its desperate attempt to avoid complete irrelevance on the world stage after Brexit. Too bad that won't work - and it's not even desirable, just read what Norway's Prime Minister said.
And I am pointing out (well, I proved) that the UK's case is not even remotely comparable to either of those smaller (partly oil-rich) countries...
... and definitely not to some microscopic tax havens. Are you out of your mind, comparing a developed, complex economy like the mainland's to Jersey? Or have you just given up and are fine with Britain turning into a full-on banana republic?
Furthermore, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man are on the EU's 'grey list', likely to be named and shamed (and sanctioned) as tax havens - why would the EU grant the UK the same 'deal'?
Wow, so the UK is irrelavent yet also a complex developed economy? Contradictory much.
Grey list? Bet you can't link me to that list.
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(Original post by Quady)
Pretty sure the UK has more oil reserves than Switzerland....
Pretty sure the UK has more oil reserves than Switzerland....
(Original post by Quady)
Wow, so the UK is irrelavent yet also a complex developed economy? Contradictory much.
Wow, so the UK is irrelavent yet also a complex developed economy? Contradictory much.
*irrelevant
(Original post by Quady)
Grey list? Bet you can't link me to that list.
Grey list? Bet you can't link me to that list.
http://www.internationalinvestment.n...al-unlike-iom/
Again, do your homework. Saves you the humiliation.
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