Might it be a good idea, from the EU and from our own point of view, to join EEA and EFTA while we negotiate our exit? That way we can let everyone know where we stand on an established platform. A lot of people in the EU want us to have Associate Membership and nobody - not even the Guardian - wants us to be part of or dominated by the Eurozone. This could be the way forward while negotiations - and there is a lot to discuss here - take place.
As a broad-brush strategy for our export-biased companies this is following the right lines. But there is much detail to be put in place before we commence negotiations with the countries mentioned (and others not listed). However there is also the other aspect not touched upon - the companies who wish to export. These people are going to be in limbo for the next couple of years or so - not knowing what level of pricing will apply to the goods they are pushing. I believe we did the right thing in voting for freedom from the EU, but not all aspects of this freedom will be seen immediately. Our exports will grow, and hopefully grow quickly after we are unshackled, but there are concerns about the immediate future and what effects this will have on the 2020 election.
I think many in this country will expect an immediate submission of Article 50 by our new Prime Minister. Otherwise there will be suspicions and rumours that the intention will be to stay in the EU by stringing out the process Remember all politicians, including those who were in Vote Leave, are distrusted.
Also the other EU states want the process to begin. Quite understandably they want to get on with things and avoid any delay.
There is currently so much uncertainty, and economic harm because of that uncertainty, that it is crucial to reach an early conclusion to at least try for some balance.
Why would exports grow? And who would be the buyers?
If the UK does not accept freedom of movement, it won't have access to the single market. Exports of goods are more likely to decline as a result. UK banks would also lose passporting rights, meaning they would have to relocate to keep doing business in the EU.
low pound for a start? the rest of the world as well as EU
I think you're forgetting that the financial impact "Brexit" has had on both Britain and Europe's working class is disgusting. Austerity measures left right and center will have to be introduced to fix the economic downfall this has caused to both currency and manufacturer infrastructure. Furthermore the impact of halting export will add to this Austerity plague on the working class.
Great Britain is about to enter a recession and the real agenda here isn't patriotism or nationalism, no, it's corporate governance. With the pending implementation of the TTIP on the front door step(the worst free-trade deal in history with a sole purpose is to undermine fair-trade), breaking up the economic structure of the European Union plays right into the hand of a Corporatocratic agenda. Britain has failed to see the bigger picture here.
Oh, and if you're following the Guardian then you're following the heard into the flames.
The only person whose voice holds in weight in Great Britain and the Unite Kingdom right now is Jeremy Corbyn. You want to save your economy, its working class, and its value against the world? Follow that man.
I argee. The normal britain and european will be the victim of the brexit, because of the austerity measures that will follow, and the lower taxes for companies.
But .... The normal people (99%) were already victim of austerity. You can ask the greek, but also the working class in Germany.
Word. The working class have had enough, we're fed up.