Current Affairs EU In or Out

[random]

Nope.

And some wonder why the EU insisted on maintaining a level playing field. Reason: this charlatan is a proven liar and can't be trusted

Trust in BJ (or lack of) wasn't the reason, see China/EU link I posted above, they apply it to other negotiations as well


The strategy promotes reciprocity, a level playing field and fair competition across all areas of co-operation.

 

[JammyP]

 

[JammyP]

Oh yes, a great success...

 

[Bruce Wayne]

 

[Bruce Wayne]

It does seem like this wonderful trade deal gives both sides tariff-free access in manufacturing, which is where continental Europe is strong, and woeful access in services, which the UK is strong in. But yeah, good job Throw in the huge reduction in our freedoms that we already knew about and it's hard to see how this is in anyway better than what we previously enjoyed.

Here’s What Britain’s Brexit Trade Deal With the EU Will Change

For businesses, the trade deal between Britain and the European Union comes as a relief, mitigating some of the worst disruption they face, but it won’t be a full substitute for membership of the bloc.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

Wonder which topic is going to dominate the next general election, as the review is up in it's cycle .. ' I can get a better deal than you, no you cant , yes I can, no you can't, yes I can...

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

It does seem like this wonderful trade deal gives both sides tariff-free access in manufacturing, which is where continental Europe is strong, and woeful access in services, which the UK is strong in. But yeah, good job Throw in the huge reduction in our freedoms that we already knew about and it's hard to see how this is in anyway better than what we previously enjoyed.

Here’s What Britain’s Brexit Trade Deal With the EU Will Change

For businesses, the trade deal between Britain and the European Union comes as a relief, mitigating some of the worst disruption they face, but it won’t be a full substitute for membership of the bloc.

www.bloomberg.com

As we are a sovereign country we will no doubt in time go our own way can't see the EU allowing this if it effects them negatively and we could very well and up with Tarriffs as the penalty.

Those managing food sector are sceptical of the term 'tariff- free' used by Johnson.

Third country status for UK in trade deal with EU

A trade deal has been agreed with the EU that sees the UK granted ‘third country’ listing status for exports of meat, dairy and other products of animal origin.

www.foodmanufacture.co.uk

 

[random]

As we are a sovereign country we will no doubt in time go our own way can't see the EU allowing this if it effects them negatively and we could very well and up with Tarriffs as the penalty.

They don't need to allow anything, the deal has a break clause that either side can activate if they wish after a four year period


The EU and UK agreement over Brexit allowed both sides to review the deal in four years time - enabling the government to choose a no-deal Brexit or closer alignment

The 'break' clause will allow the European Union and the UK government to bring the agreement to an end if they are not happy with the arrangements.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Oh well @Old Blue 2 . You did vote for this I suppose.

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

Is there anything on stage aid as if

They don't need to allow anything, the deal has a break clause that either side can activate if they wish after a four year period


The EU and UK agreement over Brexit allowed both sides to review the deal in four years time - enabling the government to choose a no-deal Brexit or closer alignment

The 'break' clause will allow the European Union and the UK government to bring the agreement to an end if they are not happy with the arrangements.

And in the meantime be decided by a committee which will see the EU in essence sit on and decide.

See also they will cast an eye over state aid and impose tariff if they see it detriment to the EU, big concession if not biggest for any leftixteer. The coming days and weeks will be painful for all Brexit...

 

[Prevenger17]

Oh well @Old Blue 2 . You did vote for this I suppose.

Tbf, he said he doesn't mind. He doesn't travel outside the UK much for gigs and since he represents the needs of every single UK musician, it's alright.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

What this deal doesn't do, which I recall was the major agitation of a lot of Brexit backers, is fully remove our ties to the EU. Or comprehensively set in stone our future relationship. Levers, reviews, renegotiations, penalties... we will be revisiting this forever as something will set someone off.

The impossible dream in sone ways.

 

[peteblue]

It does seem like this wonderful trade deal gives both sides tariff-free access in manufacturing, which is where continental Europe is strong, and woeful access in services, which the UK is strong in. But yeah, good job Throw in the huge reduction in our freedoms that we already knew about and it's hard to see how this is in anyway better than what we previously enjoyed.

Here’s What Britain’s Brexit Trade Deal With the EU Will Change

For businesses, the trade deal between Britain and the European Union comes as a relief, mitigating some of the worst disruption they face, but it won’t be a full substitute for membership of the bloc.

www.bloomberg.com

Obviously the trade deal cannot be as good as being part of the EU, how could it. But having left the EU it is not a bad deal upon which to build a different relationship with the EU and allows us to strike out on our own. The CEBR having reconfirmed that the U.K. is still the 5th largest economy, above India in 6th and France in 7th is forecasting that the U.K. economy will be 20+% larger than France within fifteen years. Instead of the usual scorn on here, the younger posters should be thanking the older leave voters for their foresight, intelligence and perseverance.......

 

[peteblue]

Is there anything on stage aid as if

And in the meantime be decided by a committee which will see the EU in essence sit on and decide.

See also they will cast an eye over state aid and impose tariff if they see it detriment to the EU, big concession if not biggest for any leftixteer. The coming days and weeks will be painful for all Brexit...

You only ever see things in one direction. For instance on state aid, which the U.K. rarely does yet France and co use on a regular basis to prop up their businesses, it works both ways. This is a new relationship between the U.K. and the EU ....