No signed 'future' Brexit deal within two years, says Theresa May

[meridian]

The penny begins to drop

You're missing the point!

It may be unrestricted immigration, but at least we've Taken Back Control of it being unrestricted. Just like non-EU has been all along.

In summary, nothing will change after Brexit except we've lost access to the Common Market, and our largest trading partner? How did that work out for Imagination Tech?

[The_Equalizer]

You're missing the point!

It may be unrestricted immigration, but at least we've Taken Back Control of it being unrestricted. Just like non-EU has been all along.

In summary, nothing will change after Brexit except we've lost access to the Common Market, and our largest trading partner? How did that work out for Imagination Tech?

I would suggest that the government might well trim back on those who come here seeking employment. For 2015 that figure was in approximately 130K according to the ONS:

Migration Statistics Quarterly Report: May 2016 - ONS

[pscont]

But then again why would people from the EU still come here?

For the good food and weather.
Twat.

[The Spartan]

For the good food and weather.
Twat.

Oh dear are you diseasex's sockie or another one of SASguru's?

[meridian]

I would suggest that the government might well trim back on those who come here seeking employment. For 2015 that figure was in approximately 130K according to the ONS:

Migration Statistics Quarterly Report: May 2016 - ONS

Why would the government do that? Migrants coming here to seek work keep wages low, so as the "pro big business" party that's exactly what they want.

The government has had every chance to reduce non-EU immigration and has done very little, because it suits their own purposes.

[The_Equalizer]

Why would the government do that? Migrants coming here to seek work keep wages low, so as the "pro big business" party that's exactly what they want.

The government has had every chance to reduce non-EU immigration and has done very little, because it suits their own purposes.

I was under the impression that Blair 'open our borders' because he - incorrectly - was under the impression that all these extra people would vote Labour? Unfortunately the law of unintended consequence meant it cost Labour more in lost votes through pi55ing off its core vote.

So, I would suggest it's a fairly stupid government that thinks it can continue doing this forever - for big business' benefit or otherwise. Brexit was a result of several factors and this was one of them. People (the plebs) get to a point where they've had enough, even in the quite reserved UK.

[vetran]

Why would the government do that? Migrants coming here to seek work keep wages low, so as the "pro big business" party that's exactly what they want.

The government has had every chance to reduce non-EU immigration and has done very little, because it suits their own purposes.

instead we should automate as long term all the simple jobs will be done by a robot. Then what are we going to do with the client state?

[sasguru]

I would suggest that the government might well trim back on those who come here seeking employment. For 2015 that figure was in approximately 130K according to the ONS:

Migration Statistics Quarterly Report: May 2016 - ONS

Why couldn't they do that in the first place using EU laws, FFS?

EU laws state that people seeking work are not allowed any benefits and must have private health insurance.

[VectraMan]

So, I would suggest it's a fairly stupid government that thinks it can continue doing this forever - for big business' benefit or otherwise. Brexit was a result of several factors and this was one of them. People (the plebs) get to a point where they've had enough, even in the quite reserved UK.

At the end of the day they're making a trade off between the loss of popularity that comes from immigration, and the probably greater loss of popularity that would come from an economic collapse. The public may stomp their feet a bit at the former, but ultimately people care more about their livelyhoods.

If drastically reducing immigration is really what the people want, then surely UKIP will win in 2020. I think it's more likely that the people will have got bored with the political fantasy ride that is Brexit and the election will be fought on not wasting any more time on it. And that'll mean the interim single market/freedom of movement deal will stick.

[The_Equalizer]

Why couldn't they do that in the first place using EU laws, FFS?

EU laws state that people seeking work are not allowed any benefits and must have private health insurance.

Not that hard to get round as it requires only three months 'in employment' which includes 'self employed'. Turn up, do a bit of car washing at £30/day or sell the Big Issue for these three months and Bob's your uncle:

EEA nationals - claiming benefits while in work or self-employed - Citizens Advice