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You mean the same civil service that was against Brexit from the start, still tries to justify it being a bad idea? Amazing. You even didn't include the paragr
by gadders 2y ago
You mean the same civil service that was against Brexit from the start, still tries to justify it being a bad idea? Amazing.
You even didn't include the paragraph prior to your quote:
"It's also clear UK services exports - such as advertising and management consulting - have done unexpectedly well since 2021."
I realise Brexit was a horrible shock for the middle classes that they are still coming to terms with, but I think long term it will be neutral or positive. Now that we have a more pro-UK president there is even scope of trade deals with the USA replacing some of the "lost" EU trade.
- sdenton4 2y agoRight - I included the bottom line on trade. There's plenty more context in the article, and only a small sliver is at all good for the Brexiteer. Everyone agrees it's been between 6-30% worse on the trade front, and the OBR estimate is middle-of-the-road in that regard. Enjoy the kool-aid.
- gadders 2y ago"Everyone". Everyone said there would be a run on the pound as well. Stay delusional.
- sdenton4 2y ago"Would be a run on the pound" is forecasting, just like expecting that Brexit will eventually be neutral or slightly positive. The article reports agreement on past/present facts.
- gadders 2y ago"And the OBR's other working assumption" - Assumptions no more weight than forecasts.
- sdenton4 2y agoThe obr is not the only source here, but one among many. You seem very invested in ignoring evidence that before wasn't a great idea. This suggests you're more interested in ideology than evidence-based reasoning. It's distressing that "free thinking" has become an excuse to ignore evidence and pursue vibes-based policy.
- gadders 2y ago[dead]