Disillusion, deceit, discontent, dishonour, disgrace, mixed with vanity and greed, is the lethal potion that brings all empires down – the oxymoron that is the EU is rotting away. The time has more than come for us to leave and cut our losses, before we are economically and politically drowned in its sea of strife.
With the pound dropping in value, and many incentives available from the likes of UKTI, British manufacturers should be taking advantage by prioritising their export strategies. Many, however, seem to be falling into the trap of simply doing nothing – and there’s a real danger that could be a result of uncertainty over the outcome of the EU in-out referendum.
From prime minister David Cameron suggesting London mayor Boris Johnson was a great friend albeit wrong in opinion, to former shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna and Johnson telling each other to man up, the Brexit debate has caused a few UK politicians to squabble with each other.
By Tim Snowball
The EU referendum is the biggest political decision to face Britain for a generation. But while the discussion is gaining daily prominence – it is evident that the outcome will have far reaching consequences for business – there are still some companies choosing to remain mute on the topic.
Always eager to cover both sides of the argument, Real Business canvassed the opinion of entrepreneurs and business owners on both sides of the European Union membership debate – producing some fascinating and explosive comments.
By Ian Baxter
Entrepreneur Ian Baxter explains why, despite family pressure, he is an advocate of remaining part of the European Union on the back of David Cameron obtaining “special status” for the UK, and ahead of a June referendum when the public will ultimately decide.
The division amongst the Conservative’s cabinet members, and wider pool of MPs, over whether Britain should remain in the euro zone shows that leaders can never really count on the unwavering support of their team.
While prime minister David Cameron may not have fired the official starter’s pistol for the EU referendum campaign in Switzerland, he did give businesses a 20-yard head start.
