Brexit mega thread 7 : global Britain is looking rather insignificant.....

[ChiswickFlo]

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It may or may not break international law, it will depend on the WTO decision. But for tiny UK to get into an arm wrestle with the EU is just dumb.

@Jason118

It may or may not break international law, it will depend on the WTO decision. But for tiny UK to get into an arm wrestle with the EU is just dumb.

Yes. The EU actually know what they are doing. Doesn't bode well for Truss trying to get trade deals does it? We don't abide by the ones we have! Sigh...don't they know who we are!?? 🙄

@DuncinToffee

Shame it breaks international law, eh?

Come on Flo, it's fine in a specific and limited way, remember

As for the other comments, least said the better.

to be determined as far as I can see. We'll see won't we.

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It's been snowing here

My squirrel is going mad for the fat balls

Louise: "2) I don't know the details of how complex touring in Europe may have become for British acts, here's an idea, take the production to China."

Will that be easier, or cheaper than touring in Europe? I realise this isn't something that you know much about, by your own admission. I have heard, first hand, from a professional musician with 25 years experience of touring in Europe, just how hard it has become. His unique band has a loyal audience in Europe, you couldn't just bring in some Chinese performers to replace them. Unless it was a tribute act. But then how do the original band make money? Your basic idea is insulting, and your response is flippant, Louise.

It seems that the Brexshitteers have taken the old "I'm alright Jack, screw you" narrative to a whole new level.

Many of them are patently not alright, but as long as there is a "you" getting screwed, they are happy.

@Jason118

It may or may not break international law, it will depend on the WTO decision. But for tiny UK to get into an arm wrestle with the EU is just dumb.

I remember how gung-ho brexiteers were about "we'll just trade under WTO rules".

JRM 2019
"WTO terms are nothing to be frightened of. We can prosper, we can have cheaper food, clothing and footwear straight away"

2022
Today we heard from Tanya Marriott, owner of @SoleLution, that post-Brexit cost pressures will cause shoe prices to rise by £10-£20 this autumn, making school shoes in September unaffordable for many

(best for britain)

cheap imports from China anyone?

WTO terms are nothing to be frightened of.

hands up who else heard "Prince Charming" in their head reading that ?

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I didn't but now I do

Fortunately the brands we deal with are working hard to try and ensure this doesn’t happen. Our children’s feet and ensuring they wear properly fitted shoes is too important. However as costs go up and up, not helped by duty being charged not only on cost but freight charges as well, inflationary pressures are very high.

Hard times ahead, I really hope you will manage to keep the price rises to a minimum

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@SoleLution

Fortunately the brands we deal with are working hard to try and ensure this doesn’t happen. Our children’s feet and ensuring they wear properly fitted shoes is too important. However as costs go up and up, not helped by duty being charged not only on cost but freight charges as well, inflationary pressures are very high.

Also wishing you best of luck

I'm sure a poster will along soon to tell us all how ridiculous we are for wanting good quality school shoes for our children that doesnt necessitate having to sell a kidney and walking in bare feet is good for the soul or something...

Where did you get that, DGR? Frightening.
Would love to see it updated to include Jan 22.

Perhaps a brexiter could post a corresponding list showing how trade has increased with the rest of the world.

@ICouldHaveCheckedFirst

Where did you get that, DGR? Frightening. Would love to see it updated to include Jan 22.

One of the FB pages I follow ... VeryBrexitProblems

Not Brexit but Government is planning to make a u-turn on their promise to ban 'Conversion Therapy'

They suggests ditching the ban around the Queen's Speech to avoid looking like they've "singled out an LGBT issue".

And it issuggesting using Ukraine/cost of living as the reason.

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Thanks, DGR.
Sounds like a depressing read

Not Brexit but Government is planning to make a u-turn on their promise to ban 'Conversion Therapy'

and yet (allegedly) there are a fucktonne of people who trust them with "knowing what a woman is".

A fucktonne of idiots more like.

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'knowing what a woman is' is the new 'but Corbyn'

@DuncinToffee

'knowing what a woman is' is the new 'but Corbyn'

Yes. A bullshit excuse to justify supporting racists and misogynists without admitting to being one yourself.

cf. "taking back control"

At this stage of the game, I would rather hang out with loud and proud racists misogynists and put up with their vitriol than spend 5 minutes with a bunch of self deluded hypocrites who haven't got the spine to admit their motivations.