[Politics] Brexit

[Sussex Nomad]

Chewing off noses to spite faces is known as Brexit isnt it?

I don't know, is it? Are you asking or trying to tell me?

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

I can only see 2 possible outcomes in October:

1. Johnson doesn't get a deal and he is forced to seek an extension.
2. Johnson and the ERG sells the DUP down the river and agrees to an all-Ireland customs union arrangement.

Under Theresa May the second of these had been ruled out by both Theresa May's red lines and her needing the DUP's votes. However, given Juncker is about to retire and looking for a positive outcome to his tenure, given the people of Northern Ireland support such a Customs Union and given Boris has staked his reputation on getting a result I think an all-Ireland customs union IS a possibility.

Won’t get through parliament, surely.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Biggest export market in Europe of German cars are the British. Can they just turn their noses up at us?

They can offset some of their loss by selling more to the Far East after agreeing free trade deals with Japan and South Korea and filling the gap in the market left behind by the decimation of the UK car industry. Even then, there's a strong degree of brand loyalty still in the UK for their cars. They're OK.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1178172/Brexit-News-BBC-Breakfast-Sam-Gyimah-Liberal-Democrats
another stain
regards
DR

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

They can offset some of their loss by selling more to the Far East after agreeing free trade deals with Japan and South Korea and filling the gap in the market left behind by the decimation of the UK car industry. Even then, there's a strong degree of brand loyalty still in the UK for their cars. They're OK.

It really is tragic some people still claim we hold all the cards.

Desperate.

 

[Mo Gosfield]

they need our Money
regards
DF

No they don't, Germany and France will make up the majority of the shortfall. Merkel and Macron agreed that when they formed their ' closer alliance ' recently ( all within the EU of course but just protecting themselves a little bit more in case of any future changes )

 

[Sussex Nomad]

They can offset some of their loss by selling more to the Far East after agreeing free trade deals with Japan and South Korea and filling the gap in the market left behind by the decimation of the UK car industry. Even then, there's a strong degree of brand loyalty still in the UK for their cars. They're OK.

When they become to expensive to buy due to the EU steadfastly not having a border/trade agreement with us, brand loyalty will be a thing of the past.

 

[daveinplzen]

I don't know, is it? Are you asking or trying to tell me?

Well, it does seem to relate.

You do know that we will still be able to buy German cars yeah? More expensively, but...

 

[Mo Gosfield]

It really is tragic some people still claim we hold all the cards.

Desperate.

Apparently, we still have the Joker in our pack.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

No they don't, Germany and France will make up the majority of the shortfall. Merkel and Macron agreed that when they formed their ' closer alliance ' recently ( all within the EU of course but just protecting themselves a little bit more in case of any future changes )

I can assure you that Germany and France will not make up the deficit caused by the chasm of the British loss of money. They simply cannot afford it.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Well, it does seem to relate.

You do know that we will still be able to buy German cars yeah? More expensively, but...

Your point?

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

No they don't, Germany and France will make up the majority of the shortfall. Merkel and Macron agreed that when they formed their ' closer alliance ' recently ( all within the EU of course but just protecting themselves a little bit more in case of any future changes )

really, how much is that going to be then? i assume the people of France and Germany can afford it
regards
DR

 

[zefarelly]

Is the correct answer.

Somewhat undermines those who spout that all leave voters are racists and fascists though doesn't it?

Indeed, but Lets not stop a sweeping generalisation get in the way, that's what chat forums are for! And if you believed some of the press the socialists are all racists anyway!

 

[daveinplzen]

Your point?

Point is, I doubt the German car industry is that bothered. As brexiteers keep trumpeting..we can trade with the rest of the world, it equally applies to German car manufacturers.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

To protect the integrity of the EU and look after its member countries. Yes.

nice one Dave HAS THAT COME STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSES MOUTH
regards
DG

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Point is, I doubt the German car industry is that bothered. As brexiteers keep trumpeting..we can trade with the rest of the world, it equally applies to German car manufacturers.

Third largest buyer of German cars in the world, not bothered? Priceless.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

point is, i doubt the german car industry is that bothered. As brexiteers keep trumpeting..we can trade with the rest of the world, it equally applies to german car manufacturers.

have you asked them
regards
DR

 

[CHAPPERS]

I was very surprised to read that Johnson didn't bring any further information about his supposed Alternative Arrangements to his meeting today.

VERY surprised.

 

[zefarelly]

When they become to expensive to buy due to the EU steadfastly not having a border/trade agreement with us, brand loyalty will be a thing of the past.

I'm waiting for all the Allegros to come creeping out of garages ;-)

FWIW the auto industry is in the mire regardless.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I'm waiting for all the Allegros to come creeping out of garages ;-)

I had an Allegro once