Accuse me of fear mongering and lack of confidence and belief in the ability of British Industry (sniggers....stop laughing at the back there!) and the political establishment to forge a brave and bright new shiny, British Economic future if you like but, as much as I see the huge flaws and drawbacks of unfettered Federalism and abhor the lack of accountability, potential for economic piracy, vampirism and the sheer waste of Brussels, I can't help believing (despite all that) that a reformed European Union with the UK at the negotiating table, influencing policy and shaping the future offered us the best hope of a more secure, peaceful and prosperous Europe and UK in the long term.
If the EU project fails in the near future it won't just be because of the Brexit but the UK will take a huge amount of the blame for it, whether its justified or not. Regardless of whether that happens or not, English companies will struggle to find viable markets within Europe due to trade tariffs and layers of bureaucracy and red tape. England and English people are and will be resented throughout central Europe and you can bet your bottom pound sterling that the Fright Wing Media will ensure that tensions are ramped up, old rivalries are rekindled and all manner of long standing cultural, social and political prejudices and stereotypes will be dusted down, brushed up and reinforced.
