If we vote for Brexit what happens

Shakethedisease

HAMISH_MCTAVISH wrote: »

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37799235

Apple isn't the first - and won't be the last.

People will pay for collectively voting Brexit - hundreds of pounds more per computer in this case.

You could be right.

Microsoft products are about to get a whole lot more expensive for U.K. buyers.

The U.S. tech firm announced price increases on Monday that will boost the cost of some products by 22% following of a steep drop in the value of the pound.

The increases, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2017, apply only to Microsoft's (MSFT, Tech30) business customers.

Microsoft said its new pricing will apply to all business customers -- including those in the public sector.
It's a change that could prove costly to the U.K. government, which considers Microsoft one of its "strategic suppliers."
The government does not reveal the total value of its contracts with Microsoft, because different departments make their own deals. But the company is preferred supplier of software to the U.K. public sector.

http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/24/technology/microsoft-prices-brexit-uk/

prosaver

Ballard wrote: »

I have long bought British where possible (beef & lamb to name but two examples). Does the UK produce pasta? It certainly doesn't grow rice. Red wine is a no no as are (realistically) computers and mobile phones. Are we supposed to give up on the idea of bananas, pineapples, tea & coffee?

It's all very well espousing 'Buy British' but you have to let realism into the equation.

Rice is from china ..lol what about tea ...duurr:p:p

Ballard

Thrugelmir wrote: »

Cameron went and discussed the issue. The EU's position was non-negotiable. (Something I have no issue with as is fundamental to the EU itself). People then voted on the basis of the EU's position, i.e. rejection. If they were the government of the day they would be have been voted out of office. Nothing could be clearer.

The question was very clear.

Remain a member of the European Union.
Leave the European Union.

Anyone who read this as '...and curb immigration' didn't read well enough. It's irrelevant what Cameron, Farage, Johnson or May said. What matters is what our politicians agree to during the exit negotiations. It would have been impossible for anyone to declare what we will get when the negotiations are complete.

Don't get me wrong, we may we'll end up with immigration laws that suit you perfectly. Just don't think that it's written in stone that you'll get it.

Ballard

prosaver wrote: »

Rice is from china ..lol what about tea ...duurr:p:p

Perhaps you'd be kind enough to explain what you mean as it's not particularly clear.

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CLAPTON

Shakethedisease wrote: »

You could be right.

http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/24/technology/microsoft-prices-brexit-uk/

now you have realised the importance of the currency

do tell us what currency iscotland will use and what rate you expect it to be against the euro?

Yamumuk

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37801847

More real and tangible price rises that mean Brexit has directly caused less money in your pocket.

Thrugelmir

Ballard wrote: »

I have long bought British where possible (beef & lamb to name but two examples). Does the UK produce pasta? It certainly doesn't grow rice. Red wine is a no no as are (realistically) computers and mobile phones. Are we supposed to give up on the idea of bananas, pineapples, tea & coffee?

It's all very well espousing 'Buy British' but you have to let realism into the equation.

You can't have your cake and eat it as the saying goes. So little point in complaining about the exchange rate for sterling for example. As it's the actions of people that collectively are causing the issues. Do you see brussel sprouts for sale in Italian or Spanish supermarkets?

Yamumuk

Thrugelmir wrote: »

Change your buying habits then. Support UK food producers and help rebalance the UK economy. Buying imported product does nothing to help the UK's balance of trade deficit.

Sure next time I am down the SM I will buy some Great British pasta. So first you try and convince me that Brexit is a good thing and then tell me what to buy.

I buy food I enjoy and sometimes base a choice on from where it comes as a secondary concern. Environmental footprint.

I don't consciously define myself by my nationality, not even by any significant amount. I am suspicious of those who seem to overly rely on their nationality to identify themselves. Frankly I find it a massive bore.

CLAPTON

Yamumuk wrote: »

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37801847

More real and tangible price rises that mean Brexit has directly caused less money in your pocket.

you have made it quite plain that you prefer the Greek path to riches.
endless borrowing
high wages
high government spending
import far more than you export
high exchange rate

and indeeds it did work for a time ...................

but yes the inevitable devaluation of an overvalued currency is painful, in the short term but even more painful, if left uncorrected in the longer term