purdey wrote:Yes only reason the Middle East haven't had a go at Cyprus is because of the bases.
Yes tourists and ex pats would not feel safe,as would the majority of Cypriots with British passports.
No problem mate. If you don't feel safe in Cyprus because there are no bases then don't visit.
Europe,the USA regard the bases as an early warning system,Europe has never mentioned or got involved in the discussion over the bases.
"Early warning system" means us getting hit first. No thanks.
Would they pack up,?,land value,more hotels ? where is the tourist industry ? UK,but it is getting less and less every year.
Yes, less from the UK, more from elsewhere. If bases are a motive for tourists then we should give them to the Chinese, not to you.
I have no real interest in what Cyprus does,it is your country,you should decide,but your people cannot aggree!!
What we want is your bases out. When are you leaving?