02-12-2026, 06:28 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-12-2026, 06:29 PM by Borin' Baggie.)
(02-12-2026, 05:50 PM)SW4Baggie Wrote:(02-12-2026, 12:28 PM)Borin' Baggie Wrote:(02-12-2026, 08:22 AM)CIM Wrote:(02-11-2026, 08:53 PM)man in the corner shop Wrote: Penny is dropping
BREAKING "Rachel Reeves insists Labour can win political argument for closer relationship with EU, calling it “biggest prize” for UK economic growth"
But for a monumental failure of statecraft we wouldn't be here at all though.
The EU which is seeing growth even lower than ours
Slovenia has a higher median income than the UK.
I think that was based on purchasing power, not full amount, but it's still a valid point.
A new trade union between UK and the EU boosts both sides, and with Canada and Australia sniffing around, it's a complete no brainer for the UK, EU, Canada and Aus/NZ to align closer on economy, defence and migration. I'd even go as far as having our own version of the G7 without the US being invited.
Canada maybe, Australia's priorities for trade and financial services will always be in the Pacific region owing to geography and time zones which will limit the extent of any economic benefit for trade with Europe - the more important thing really with Australia is defence, intelligence and research, potentially legal services. The same obviously applies to Canada with the US and Mexico but that US is such anantagonistic trade partner.