As the time of our leaving the EU is fast approaching, we need to reconsider the pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, of us going all alone in the future. The full horror of the implications if we leave without a deal could be then realised. But then what kind of a deal could we strike which would be most favourable to the UK?
There are speculations of a second referendum or even a second general election. Would this all cause turmoil and period of uncertainty? We also need to consider the implications on not just our generation but also the posterity – our children’s children. A false move on our part could make it difficult for them. We must prepare for the worst. Let us pause and contemplate on what could happen if we were to leave the EU without a deal.
Would that mean that there would be a shortage of medicines? Would diabetics die en masse without the import of life saving medicines, say for example, insulin? Would there be a famine like situation without the import of grains and meat from the EU countries? How would we survive without the import of these essential commodties from Europe?
Even without Britain, EU would remain a force to be reckoned with but Britain may not get easy sailing without the support of the EU. Make it tough on the EU negotiators and ask for refund of UK’s investments in the EU projects.
Dinesh Sheth
Newbury Park, Ilford
