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Old Jun 5th 2016, 6:07 am
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Originally Posted by mrken30
This was a funny analogy of Brexit

I know there are problems with the EU but can anyone properly explain what our plan is if we leave?
We have all been on a night out with that mate who when you are in a club says "it's shit here" let's go somewhere else. Then when you leave you realise he has no idea where to go and the place you left won't let you back in. Without a decent follow up plan a leave vote could see the UK standing in a kebab shop arguing about who's fault it is.
Britain has a 60 - 70 billion pound deficit with the Continent. Germany is not going to walk away from that regardless of whether England is in or out.
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Old Jun 5th 2016, 8:24 am
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Britain has a 60 - 70 billion pound deficit with the Continent. Germany is not going to walk away from that regardless of whether England is in or out.
True. But that's still not gonna "save us". Britain will be in a tough position, a weakening pound, little to export, import costs rising, whilst desperately trying to make trade deals with really big fish who'd be more inclined to eat you than adopt you.

Add to that the public anger which will undoubtedly lead to political crisis...
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Old Jun 5th 2016, 1:57 pm
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Originally Posted by amideislas
True. But that's still not gonna "save us". Britain will be in a tough position, a weakening pound, little to export, import costs rising, whilst desperately trying to make trade deals with really big fish who'd be more inclined to eat you than adopt you.

Add to that the public anger which will undoubtedly lead to political crisis...
Can Donald Trump get British citizenship via his mother? He could come over here (there) and be our saviour. I'm not sure if he'd be content with 10 Downing St. as a home, probably live in Chequers.

And, with his Scottish ancestry, when he rebuilds Hadrians Wall, which side would he be on, and who would pay for it?
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Originally Posted by robin1234
.... And, with his Scottish ancestry, when he rebuilds Hadrians Wall, which side would he be on, and who would pay for it?
The Mexicans?
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Old Jun 5th 2016, 9:33 pm
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Originally Posted by robin1234
Can Donald Trump get British citizenship via his mother? He could come over here (there) and be our saviour. I'm not sure if he'd be content with 10 Downing St. as a home, probably live in Chequers.

And, with his Scottish ancestry, when he rebuilds Hadrians Wall, which side would he be on, and who would pay for it?
Yep, £80 citizenship ceremony fee and he's one of us. There is a good character requirement though...

Still Trump and Boris could swap jobs after eight years.
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Originally Posted by amideislas
True. But that's still not gonna "save us". Britain will be in a tough position, a weakening pound, little to export, import costs rising, whilst desperately trying to make trade deals with really big fish who'd be more inclined to eat you than adopt you.

Add to that the public anger which will undoubtedly lead to political crisis...
If the British are ready for reform they'll vote to leave. But will they prefer visa free travel to the continent?

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Still Trump and Boris could swap jobs after eight years.
Aren't they brothers?
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Originally Posted by robin1234
I'm not sure if he'd be content with 10 Downing St. as a home, probably live in Chequers.
Nothing less than Buckingham Palace for the Donald. He wouldn't understand that he is not Head of State.
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According to my mum, through a complicated series of forms, emails, postcards, more forms and probably some swearing in Welsh, my EU referendum vote has been mailed. I hope they actually bother to count it after all that.
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Old Jun 6th 2016, 9:48 pm
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Leave camp pulling away in latest polls

The public are seeing through operation fear

The entire UK establishment too spineless and scared of what if had a once in a lifetime chance to actually lead and stand up for ordinary people, it appears they've royally ****ed it up. Cam will have to resign, so will Steptoe (in his case a blessing). Kinda wish I was over there to witness it unfold

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Old Jun 6th 2016, 10:01 pm
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There goes my option for retiring to Spain
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Old Jun 7th 2016, 6:35 am
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There goes my option for retiring to Spain
I have no doubt you'll still be able to retire to Spain. You'll just need real money. As a non-EU citizen, you can get what's called a "golden visa" if you buy property worth €500k or more *AND* have a decent pension. €25k min, IIRC. That may change however, as Spain's economy heats up ...
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Old Jun 7th 2016, 3:28 pm
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Originally Posted by amideislas
I have no doubt you'll still be able to retire to Spain. You'll just need real money. As a non-EU citizen, you can get what's called a "golden visa" if you buy property worth €500k or more *AND* have a decent pension. €25k min, IIRC. That may change however, as Spain's economy heats up ...
So in reality yes, it stops me retiring in Spain. I will not require a €500k property in Spain it would be nearer to €100k if that.
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Old Jun 9th 2016, 2:34 pm
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So in reality yes, it stops me retiring in Spain. I will not require a €500k property in Spain it would be nearer to €100k if that.
Most likely a Brexit will result in the UK remaining in the EEA, so you will still have free movement.

If not, Irish grandparents possibly? You could register as Irish and get an EU passport.
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Old Jun 11th 2016, 1:06 pm
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Most likely a Brexit will result in the UK remaining in the EEA, so you will still have free movement.

If not, Irish grandparents possibly? You could register as Irish and get an EU passport.
That requires a separate treaty - it is not automatic.

It typically requires acceptance & conformance to EU rules & regs on trade & free movement of EU citizens, health & safety etc - all the areas the LEAVE campaigners seem to have a problem with.
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