The Economy is in for a rough ride

[L.A.]

Good morning to you L.A.

Small businesses are the back-bone of our economy.  At present they are being stifled by EU red tape, being subject to the same restrictions as big business, which is so much better placed to cope.  Once free of the EU these small businesses will be free to expand, to all the world;  and yes it will benefit them, of course, but more to the point, it will benefit us all by strengthening the economy.  It is very simple economics.

I'm certainly not anti-business, quite the reverse, but a 'hard' Brexit would be catastrophic for all those small businesses who are sub-contractors for the likes of Nissan. Also unrestrained freedom to trade with countries such as India would produce a flood of cheap imports that would finish many businesses and the jobs that go with them.

[BashfulAnthony]

I'm certainly not anti-business, quite the reverse, but a 'hard' Brexit would be catastrophic for all those small businesses who are sub-contractors for the likes of Nissan. Also unrestrained freedom to trade with countries such as India would produce a flood of cheap imports that would finish many businesses and the jobs that go with them.

I'm sure that those in charge will be well aware of your points, and will act accordingly.  I don't think we are about to do ourselves down!

[L.A.]

I'm sure that those in charge will be well aware of your points, and will act accordingly.  I don't think we are about to do ourselves down!

That assumes that everyone 'in charge' has our best interests at heart.

[BashfulAnthony]

That assumes that everyone 'in charge' has our best interests at heart.

I am pretty sure they will be; why not?

[L.A.]

I am pretty sure they will be; why not?

Because MPs have other interests and I'm sure that there would be a lot of money to be made from certain deals that would be detrimental to the majority of us.

[BashfulAnthony]

Because MPs have other interests and I'm sure that there would be a lot of money to be made from certain deals that would be detrimental to the majority of us.

But they won't be making our plans.  I have a regard for Liam Fox, and David Davies, in particular, and I trust them.

[L.A.]

But they won't be making our plans.  I have a regard for Liam Fox, and David Davies, in particular, and I trust them.

Those are two of the names that I have less than 100% confidence in.

[Nearly Sane]

But they won't be making our plans.  I have a regard for Liam Fox, and David Davies, in particular, and I trust them.

That's the Liam Fox that resigned in disgrace?

[BashfulAnthony]

That's the Liam Fox that resigned in disgrace?

What's that got to do with his role in the Brexit plans?

[Nearly Sane]

What's that got to do with his role in the Brexit plans?

it's a question of trust, given that the whole issue was about access and donations

[Aruntraveller]

What's that got to do with his role in the Brexit plans?

Well he doesn't seem overly trustworthy does he. Largest expense claimant and the hoo-ha at the MOD. Shouldn't really be let anywhere near a cabinet post.

David Davis (even tho I don't agree with him) is imo more trustworthy.

[L.A.]

Well he doesn't seem overly trustworthy does he. Largest expense claimant and the hoo-ha at the MOD. Shouldn't really be let anywhere near a cabinet post.

David Davis (even tho I don't agree with him) is imo more trustworthy.

That would be the David Davis who appeared to forget his speech in a leadership election then later went through the rather pointless exercise of forcing a bi election in his own seat as a civil liberties protest . (possibly well motivated but an utter waste of everyone's time and money)

He might be trustworthy, but what a Wally!

[Aruntraveller]

That would be the David Davis who appeared to forget his speech in a leadership election then later went through the rather pointless exercise of forcing a bi election in his own seat as a civil liberties protest . (possibly well motivated but an utter waste of everyone's time and money)

He might be trustworthy, but what a Wally!

Yes - I was only comparing trustworthiness. In any case they are Tories.......

[BashfulAnthony]

That would be the David Davis who appeared to forget his speech in a leadership election then later went through the rather pointless exercise of forcing a bi election in his own seat as a civil liberties protest . (possibly well motivated but an utter waste of everyone's time and money)

He might be trustworthy, but what a Wally!

He may be a wally in some matters, L.A., NS, but if Theresa May and her advisors think he is the right man for the job, I'll go along with their judgement.

[BashfulAnthony]

Well he doesn't seem overly trustworthy does he. Largest expense claimant and the hoo-ha at the MOD. Shouldn't really be let anywhere near a cabinet post.

David Davis (even tho I don't agree with him) is imo more trustworthy.

Though I am well aware of your expertise in political judgement, I think I prefer Theresa May's.  No offence.

[Aruntraveller]

Though I am well aware of your expertise in political judgement, I think I prefer Theresa May's.  No offence.

None taken. Your putting your trust in Teresa May's judgement shows you for the politically naïve waif you are. No offence.

[BashfulAnthony]

None taken. Your putting your trust in Teresa May's judgement shows you for the politically naïve waif you are. No offence.

A rather cheap attempt at scoring a point at my expense; but I have to say, comparing your judgement of me with Theresa May's judgment of anything is akin to comparing Ann Widdicombe's dancing with Darcy Bussells!  No offence! 

[Aruntraveller]

A rather cheap attempt at scoring a point at my expense; but I have to say, comparing your judgement of me with Theresa May's judgment of anything is akin to comparing Ann Widdicombe's dancing with Darcy Bussells!  No offence!

Well I love a little bit of condescension in the afternoon.

If you think May is going to get us out of this in any decent shape you are even more deluded than your posts suggest.

May is to politics what you are to respect. Very distant cousins. No offence.

[Sebastian Toe]

Though I am well aware of your expertise in political judgement, I think I prefer Theresa May's.  No offence.

Political Judgement?
Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary!
No offence.

[BashfulAnthony]

Political Judgement?
Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary!
No offence.

You know better, of course.  Shouldn't you be offering the Government the benefit of your higher judgement? 

[L.A.]

He may be a wally in some matters, L.A., NS, but if Theresa May and her advisors think he is the right man for the job, I'll go along with their judgement.

Maybe, I suppose the Pope did make her a saint didn't he . . . . (or was that a dream)

[BashfulAnthony]

Maybe, I suppose the Pope did make her a saint didn't he . . . . (or was that a dream)

Who knows, in the fullness of time?

[BashfulAnthony]

Well I love a little bit of condescension in the afternoon.

If you think May is going to get us out of this in any decent shape you are even more deluded than your posts suggest.

May is to politics what you are to respect. Very distant cousins. No offence.

I have to say that judging by your posts, you are to politics what John Prescott is to ice-dancing. Hope that's not too harsh!!!

[BashfulAnthony]

Those are two of the names that I have less than 100% confidence in.

What do you know of their political and negotiating skills, L.A.,

[L.A.]

What do you know of their political and negotiating skills, L.A.,

I gather Fox has been quite adept at negotiation deals in the defence industry:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2049356/Liam-Fox-resignation-The-experts-doubled-profits-Defence-Minister.html

. . . though I'm not sure the taxpayers were the beneficiaries.


As for Davis, I wouldn't consider him capable of negotiating a McDonald's Meal Deal!