Current Affairs EU In or Out

[Zaschrona]

Spare a thought for us mate - we've been paying more into the EU than we receive from it for 35 years.

I know mate. I am totally against that concept though. A lot of people here sadly think it is a superb thing, however as soon as we will have to pay money to others, majority of people here will massively want to go out. Czechia is the most selfish country in Europe.

 

[Dymak]

We can't have a points system with the EU if we have trade with the EU.

Said who?

 

[Tree13]

They hold the negotiating power don't they. Freedom of movement is one of their key principles. Look at Norway

Norway is a net exporter. We are a net importer.

Norway pays in fraction of what the UK does. The UK is the second biggest net contributor to the EU budget.

Because of the two points above, Norway was bargaining from a very weak position. The UK can bargain from a incomparably stronger position.

 

[Dymak]

Does China have a trade agreement with the EU?

Do they have a freedom of movement agreement as well?

 

[Tubey]

Norway is a net exporter. We are a net importer.

Norway pays in fraction of what the UK does. The UK is the second biggest net contributor to the EU budget.

Because of the two points above, Norway was bargaining from a very weak position. The UK can bargain from a incomparably stronger position.

No, we can't. It doesn't work like that - the free movement of people in the EU is enshrined, and that is irrespective of country size, wealth etc.

We will have to accept free movement. Even Farage knows that, and he has no alternative. The experts are saying it's the only option, because it is.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/683276/European-Union-EFTA-Norway-EU-referendum-Brexit

 

[dandydan]

It's not scaremongering... as said before this referendum, a substantial amount of Leave voters are racist. Not all, but a fair few. It's head in the clouds stuff to pretend otherwise.

Let's look at the "evidence" in the video. A road rage incident, a couple of EDL rallies and the word of baroness "I was totes leave honest" Warsi.
Oh and twitter.

 

[Librarian]

Norway is a net exporter. We are a net importer.

Norway pays in fraction of what the UK does. The UK is the second biggest net contributor to the EU budget.

Because of the two points above, Norway was bargaining from a very weak position. The UK can bargain from a incomparably stronger position.

The eyes of the world were not on the Norway negotiations though, the very existence of Europe depends on the UK getting a bad deal.

 

[Dymak]

Fair enough. China doesn't have a free trade agreement.

But people need to tell Boris Johnson that the points system won't be allowed. As he seems to be continuing with this 'propaganda' even after the vote.

"The Government will be able to take back democratic control of immigration policy, with a balanced and humane points-based system to suit the needs of business and industry."

 

[Brennan]

Does China have a trade agreement with the EU?

Do they have a freedom of movement agreement as well?

Having a trade agreement and free trade are totally different things.

 

[The Esk]

The UK is the second biggest net contributor to the EU budget.

You still haven't responded to the fact that last year the economic value to the British economy was 8 times greater than the net contribution. On that basis perhaps we should be investing more in the EU not less.

 

[Brennan]

This entire thing is incredible. Leave never actually expected to win.

 

[Seanjd]

Tell 'Bozza' that then. As he completely disagrees with this belief of your's that you keep on presenting as fact.

"British people will still be able to go and work in the EU; to live; to travel; to study; to buy homes and to settle down."

"there will continue to be free trade, and access to the single market."

Doesn't sound like immigration is changing to me, mate.

 

[ilikecheese]

The eyes of the world were not on the Norway negotiations though, the very existence of Europe depends on the UK getting a bad deal.

How is the UK getting a bad deal?

 

[Seanjd]

Does China have a trade agreement with the EU?

Do they have a freedom of movement agreement as well?

They don't have access to the single market as Boris is proposing we will have though.

 

[Joey66]

Norway is a net exporter. We are a net importer.

Norway pays in fraction of what the UK does. The UK is the second biggest net contributor to the EU budget.

Because of the two points above, Norway was bargaining from a very weak position. The UK can bargain from a incomparably stronger position.

Evidently a Norway MP was on the daily politics before the referendrum she smiled as she stated the then prime minister of Norway promised all the same doom and gloom as DC - she stated Norway now want to get out of the single market as exports are restricted- Oh she stated it would take time to settle down!