Brexit - Personal Summary

David Cameron did not call the referendum for the benefit of the UK but in an attempt to finally quell the 40 year feud within the Conservative party. It was a selfish act to silence the Euro-sceptics. He fully expected to win. Any rational leader seeking the public’s view on such a momentous decision would have excluded voters over a certain given the out outcome would not impact them. He would also have added a caveat that any outcome with a majority of less than 5% would be ignored. Having lead us into this he should also have remained at the tiller and managed the country properly. Obviously none of this happened and he cut and run.

We then experienced the ensuing farce of Johnson, Gove, May et all battling out to replace him. Then the ludicrous and unbelievably badly managed General Election. Since when exactly what Cameron set out to avoid, massive Tory in fighting, has heightened to a level perhaps only John Major witnessed. The various speeches made by May subsequently have been perfunctory and uninspiring and have certainly not outlined a plan. 

After nearly two years we now have a whitepaper that is simply a fudge. Essentially the proposition is the UK adheres to the rules but relinquishes any influence. I voted remain but I wouldn’t vote for that and neither would the Leavers. Tony Blair and John Major are absolutely right when they state it is one or the other. And if it is a full leave the UK’s only hope is to determine a USP, which to my mind is a tax haven for business, thereby alienating our allies.

Without question the UK will experience an awful recession post Brexit and we should take no satisfaction in the fact that continental Europe will be similarly, negatively impacted. Silly threats about use of airspace can almost certainly be ignored but the consequences for all will be difficult.

So given the above what an opportunity for the Opposition that has been totally ignored. They are equally divided not just on Europe but anti Semite issues too and have outlined no strategy for Brexit. Obviously the LibDems have but no one listens.

So that sums it up for me. Singapore by the sea or stay in.