May 18, 2016
In the London Review of Books, Ferdinand Mount, describes the gaggle of opponents of the EU and the possible consequences if the UK votes to brexit (exit from the EU).
He highlights some of the risks: a risk of recession or at worst a slump; capital flight; impact on employment; a rumpus in Scotland and knock-on effect on the morale of the rump EU.
For full article, see link:
http://www.lrb.co.uk/v38/n10/ferdinand-mount/nigels-against-the-worldThe views expressed in this article may or may not reflect those of Pearls and Irritations.
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