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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostThis is exactly the problem.
The EU/Foreigners are not the reason why things are not made/built in Britain by British people.
1. Our education system is failing to develop people with a variety of talents. Not everyone is theoretical, many people are practical, but the practical side of education hardly exists.
2. "Foreign Investment" is touted as a really good thing. That's because it doesn't cost the government anything, although it will be paid back for years.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by WTFH View Post...along with selling off things like the national grid to Qatar.
The EU/Foreigners are not the reason why things are not made/built in Britain by British people.
1. Our education system is failing to develop people with a variety of talents. Not everyone is theoretical, many people are practical, but the practical side of education hardly exists.
2. "Foreign Investment" is touted as a really good thing. That's because it doesn't cost the government anything, although it will be paid back for years.
Wind and tide renewables.
Gen 4 bio fuels.
Etc...Comment
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Originally posted by WTFH View Post...along with selling off things like the national grid to Qatar.
The EU/Foreigners are not the reason why things are not made/built in Britain by British people.
1. Our education system is failing to develop people with a variety of talents. Not everyone is theoretical, many people are practical, but the practical side of education hardly exists.
2. "Foreign Investment" is touted as a really good thing. That's because it doesn't cost the government anything, although it will be paid back for years.Comment
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Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostPension funds are looking for things to invest in, so we should use that and build what we need.
Wind and tide renewables.
Gen 4 bio fuels.
Etc...Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostYoung people have no incentive. Tuition fees. High housing costs.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostWe need lots of coal fired power stations. While the nuclear ones are built.
Tesla to build world's largest lithium ion battery in Australia - BBC NewsComment
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Japan’s Top 10 Exports
Is it really a good idea to have a great trade deal with a country who pretty much make the same tulip as you?
Will the Germans really all start buying Japanese cars?
Or the french?
Sometimes I wonder if any of you fu<kwits have a brain - just because you have a trade deal it does not mean it will add value.Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostOr maybe we can go with renewables: -
Tesla to build world's largest lithium ion battery in Australia - BBC NewsWill work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Originally posted by original PM View PostJapan’s Top 10 Exports
Is it really a good idea to have a great trade deal with a country who pretty much make the same tulip as you?
Will the Germans really all start buying Japanese cars?
Or the french?
Sometimes I wonder if any of you fu<kwits have a brain - just because you have a trade deal it does not mean it will add value.Comment
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