I could not believe it when Britain joined the EU and abandoned NZ and Aus for trade. Many Aussies still complain about us having to line up in the 'foreigners' queue at UK customs and after all the help we provided to UK during the war. I still recall us having rations here for dairy products (butter) because we were sending ship loads to UK after the war, and in the 50s. Other stuff as well.

I look forward to hearing of 'Australian' produce in UK shops and seeing 'Made in UK' on products in our shops.

I'd love to have a beer with Graham .....

It appears that the working-class areas voted for the UK to leave the EU, and stronger control over borders and immigration seem to have been major issues.

Is it possible that the Referendum question could have been nuanced a little, say:

"Do you think that the United Kingdom should have stronger control over its immigration policy ?"

OR

"Do you think that all of the national entities within the European Union should have stronger control over their immigration policies ?"

So now it's possible that Scotland (and even Northern Ireland) could hold referenda to remain in the EU and to leave the UK.

So many uncertainties, but a couple of things may not be so uncertain: that Corbyn and Cameron will not be leaders of their parties by Christmas ? That, in view of the financial dependence of Scotland on London, a Scottish Referendum to leave the UK and stay in the EU, may not pass ?

OR even

That Northern Ireland may vote to unite with the Republic of Ireland, at last ?

Joe

I'll have a beer in celebration as well; and a few more as other countries leave as well.

Dear Graham,

There are pros and cons for leaving the EU:

http://www.theweek.co.uk/eu-referendum

And undoubtedly there will be a variety of opinions
on this issue.

Here's one coming from a well-known Englishman:

"We live in a vibrant and connected world where together
as a people we are strong. For our children and their
children we should be facing the problems of the world
together and not alone."
(David Beckham).

Considering the European Union seems to have halted the penchant of those countries to periodically beat the daylights out of each other, it can't be all bad.

cont'd ...

Overheard in a restaurant:

"Did you hear that the UK has left the EU?
What next? First the EU, then the UN, and
eventually the planet?"