yes that's why i voted to stay in. the benefits you talk of are more social and cultural. Britain is a net importer so buy us more than it sells. the price of a Beamer or Merc or audi will go up if you want one as a result as Britain will whack big tariffs on imports. The EU is being petulant and trying to punish what is a democratic decision which is showing how petty these unelected officials in Brussels are when their boat is rocked. The Germans especially are telling Britain they will pay for Brexit. So if Putin comes and starts to push people around why would Britain care.

as a project it is dying. The Greeks are shafted. italy is financially a mess. France is leaning towards the right.

get some balance Pete. America isn't being seen as the be all and end all anymore.