Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
#91
Re: Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
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.
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.
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Re: Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
Add to that the public anger which will undoubtedly lead to political crisis...
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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...
Add to that the public anger which will undoubtedly lead to political crisis...
And, with his Scottish ancestry, when he rebuilds Hadrians Wall, which side would he be on, and who would pay for it?
#95
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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?
And, with his Scottish ancestry, when he rebuilds Hadrians Wall, which side would he be on, and who would pay for it?
Still Trump and Boris could swap jobs after eight years.
#96
Re: Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
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...
Add to that the public anger which will undoubtedly lead to political crisis...
Last edited by jeepster; Jun 6th 2016 at 2:56 am. Reason: punctuation
#99
Re: Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
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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Re: Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
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
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
Last edited by themadpooper; Jun 6th 2016 at 9:50 pm.
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Re: Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
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 ...
#103
Re: Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
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 ...
#104
Re: Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
If not, Irish grandparents possibly? You could register as Irish and get an EU passport.
#105
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Re: Consequences of the UK leaving Europe
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.