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The UK has a population of 65M. Thus there is a big market for all kinds of exports. As far as cards go this is a big one, but its the only one I can identify.
by maze-le 9y ago
The UK has a population of 65M. Thus there is a big market for all kinds of exports. As far as cards go this is a big one, but its the only one I can identify.
- cjrp 9y agoIt goes both ways though; if UK citizens are importing goods it's not because they love the EU and want to support it in any way possible, it's because they want the goods. Making those imports more difficult or more expensive is obviously disadvantageous to the EU exporter, but it's also not exactly brilliant for the UK consumer.
- blibble 9y agoand by 2050 will be the largest in Europe, whereas Germany's is predicted to fall by about 10%
- pjc50 9y agoWhich propaganda outfit did you get that from, Zerohedge?
- blibble 9y agoah yes, the old "fake news" argument the data is from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs https://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/Publications/Files/Key_Findings_WPP_2015.pdf https://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/Publications/Files/Key_Findings_...
- ljf 9y agoNote that is from 2015 - long before brexit. 'if' the UK stops immigration then that number will no doubt be smaller. Quote: Between 2015 and 2050, the top net receivers of international migrants (more than 100,000 annually) are projected to be the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, the Russian Federation and Italy.
- blibble 9y agopresumably some level of political change in the 35 year period is accounted for in their model regardless, under both the Conservatives and Labour immigration would never "stop", regardless of leaving the EU
- djsumdog 9y agoNot just good, but skills. Remember there is a work agreement for EU nations. Right now, essential skilled human resources can easily be grabbed from both sides of the channel, with little to no immigration paperwork.
- Xylakant 9y agoThe EU can unilaterally allow British people to work in th EU, no UK consent required. The UK does want to curb immigration, so that’s not exactly a route they want to take. No card for the UK.
- belorn 9y agoRussia has 144M, and EU is not exactly folding their cards and giving up in regard to trade deals or sanctions. Population size don't seem to be that important.
- ljf 9y agoSmaller population, but bigger disposable (credit based) income? Not that I am pro brexit - quite the opposite. I think the idea that we have them over a barrel, and that we can 'have cake and eat it' is bonkers.
- pbhjpbhj 9y agoVersus an EU population of c.750 Million. We in the UK need the EU (eg for trade) more than they need us.