Kezo
Whilst I think optimism is an admirable trait, the weight of opinion on Brexit is pretty much unequivocal. No one is saying there weren’t problems prior to Brexit however what is becoming increasingly clear is that Brexit has made things far worse. As I’ve mentioned previously Bloomberg estimate that Brexit is costing the UK £100 Billion per annum and has had a far greater impact on the economy than Covid.
We didn’t have crops rotting in the fields or supermarket shelves devoid of produce before Brexit did we? Its estimated that 500,000 EU workers left the country after Brexit, is it any wonder that sectors of the economy have been badly affected? You may not have thought that Brexit would be an overnight success but many of the leaders of the movement certainly gave the impression.
Liam Fox said “the free trade agreement that we will have to do with the European Union should be one of the easiest in human history.”
Boris said “there is no plan for no deal because we’re going to get a great deal.”
Michael Gove said ” The day after we vote to leave, we hold all the cards and we can choose the path we want.
John Redwood said “Getting out of the EU can be quick and easy, the UK holds all the cards.”
I could go on but I think you can get the gist. The fact is that like it or not Brexit has been the greatest act of self harm in this Countries long history and has directly contributed to the mess we are in at the moment. I say that because all of the other Countries in the world were also affected by Covid etc, the UKs economy has been singularly badly affected and the common denominator is without doubt, Brexit.
What concerns me greatly is that at the moment there is no light at the end of the tunnel and because we are so weak since Brexit the normal turbulence that all Countries go through are proving to be insurmountable. In short this appalling Tory government and Brexit has brought this Country to its knees.