erolz66 wrote:Paphitis wrote:erolz66 wrote:Paphitis wrote: It's pretty dam BAD. But not just bad for us, it would be even worse for Europe, Asia and US. We are headed towards a major train-wreck which in Australia we have never seen since the 1920s. Australians have never had a taste of war and depression or poverty before. because of that, we have become spoilt brats and taking our good fortunes for granted. Now hunger and depression could be headed our way. I am not exaggerating. If this crisis isn't controlled soon, we are all in deep shit.
Perfect time then to be trying to renegotiate trade arrangements with your biggest trading partner by setting an arbitrary deadline driven by political dogma.
There is no political dogma.
Britain just doesn't want to be a part of the EU and they have every right to make that decision and stick to it, and also go under WTO if necessary. they area sovereign country subservient to none.
I have the right to decide to make changes to the roof on my house but only and idiot would refused to delay such in the face of the worst storms ever seen in multiple generations.
Announcing today that given the global situation right now the UK is at least prepared to consider extending the transition period would have more positive effect on sterling and the FTSE in these difficult times than creating £200 billion in new money and would cost nothing. Refusing to do so is a result of of political dogma and nothing else.
And you are one for the scaremongering. Britain is a strong country, and can weather any storm and come through the other side. If the UK can't stand on their feel, then 195 countries should hand in their sovereignty right now.
Put it this way. Britain is going to be better off during this economic crisis than most countries in the EU will, considering the fact that some EU countries are going to tank.