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morethan2 Sat 14-Sept-19 18:27:03

Selfishly, In the first instance I’m worried about hold ups on the M20. When ever there is disruption at Dover a 10 minute journey from my house can take over an hour.

SpringyChicken Sat 14-Sept-19 18:21:38

If it's any consolation, Morethan2, Germany is on the brink of recession, Greece and Italy's economies are in hell of a state, Spain's unemployment is about 14.7% , (Spain's youth unemployment is 30+%).

Coolgran65 Sat 14-Sept-19 18:13:01

I also voted remain believing that any issues would be better fought from within.
I’m afraid of shortage of the medications on which I rely and without which my life will be a misery.

dragonfly46 Sat 14-Sept-19 18:04:55

Apparently according to the Brexiteers I know it is all going to be absolutely fine when we come out without a deal. They are not at all worried about the things us Remainers are worried about as they don’t believe that they will be worse off, that there will be shortages, chaos at the ports, shortage of nurses and care workers ..... I could go on!

Grandad1943 Sat 14-Sept-19 18:02:52

My companies role in industrial safety brings us regularly into contact with the Road Haulage Industry. Within that management, there is a widespread view that on the 31st of October (if that is the date that we actually leave) little disruption will occur at the channel ports or tunnel in a no-deal scenario.

The reason for the above thinking is they believe that none of the authorities will be ready to carry out the full checks of vehicles, and therefore at that time a large percentage of the trucks will be simply waved through.

However, it is also believed that within a short time EU member state governments will be demanding of the European Commission that Britain as a third country should not be still be gaining the advantages of full membership. It will be then that the full checks will be implemented and the chaos at the ports commence.

That stated, in the view of many in the Road Haulage Industry, Britain could have a short Brexit honeymoon period before the full impact of a no-deal leave is brought down on this nation.

Sara65 Sat 14-Sept-19 17:54:19

Exactly what Gillybob said.

Jane10 Sat 14-Sept-19 17:40:42

A 'bun fight' is a tea party. That would be nice. brew and ? anyone?

gillybob Sat 14-Sept-19 17:39:56

I voted remain too morethan but now just wish they’d get on with it . I think this level of uncertainty is causing more harm than the actual leaving might do .

Lisagran Sat 14-Sept-19 17:37:39

“^I don’t want to start a bun fight^” Good luck with that then

hmm

morethan2 Sat 14-Sept-19 17:35:07

Before I start I’ll nail my colours to a mast I voted remain. I’m not thrilled with the result but I accept it. I’m a little anxious about all the information of a no deal brexit and I expect most remainers are. I don’t want to start a bun fight but are those of you who voted out are you concerned about a no deal exit? I’m not asking for reassurance just if you feel very confident about the outcome of a no deal.