Originally Posted by EMR (Post 12060390)

Another who does not understand simple maths.
What % of UK gdp do exports to the EU represent.
What % of the combined gdp of the 27 nations do the EU exports to the UK represent.

The maths are not that difficult.
Rather like the % of those employed , the UK has far more to lose than the EU.

It is certainly in the interests of both parties to negotiate a deal and the UK will have to accept that degree movement must be part of it.

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 12060387)

Yes so it is in everyone's interests to negotiate an equitable trade deal. But most of all it is in the EU's interests since they export more to the UK than the UK does to it. ;)

Originally Posted by paulry (Post 12060392)

Stop pussy footing around with straw man arguments. We're talking value of trade: The EU export value compared with the UK export value.

Originally Posted by jimenato (Post 12060395)

I'll be generous and put that down to lack of mathematical ability on your part rather than a downright lie which is the usual Brexiteer tactic.

The maximum downside for the EU is 7% of their exports whereas for the UK it's nearly 50% therefore the UK is far more vulnerable than the EU.

I expect Dick will misquote Juncker again soon.

Originally Posted by amideislas (Post 12060398)

And... Again... There's absolutely no reason why Britain will ever stop buying European goods. Unless they're banned... And how would that serve Britain's interests?

On the other hand, there's only one British export that's significant to the EU: financial services. And that's going to move to the continent anyway.

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 12060405)

Remember they need us a hell of a lot more than we need them.
:cool:

Originally Posted by jimenato (Post 12060397)

Can you explain what you think a straw man argument is?

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 12060405)

I don't know why you all waste your time discussing the issue at all.

One way or another it's inevitable that trade will continue with Eu countries regardless of how negotiations turn out.

Remember they need us a hell of a lot more than we need them.

:cool:

Originally Posted by amideislas (Post 12060408)

Despite all evidence to the contrary.

Originally Posted by Dick Dasterdly (Post 12060415)

I take it that Maths is not your strongest subject. :cool:

Originally Posted by amideislas (Post 12060406)

It will be equally interesting to see if the brexiteers will be so openly self-critical and admit they had no clue and failed to have any plan when faced with the inevitable anger over the effects of Brexit..

Somehow, I suspect it will be the EU's fault for not giving Britain everything.