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Topic History of: Collateral Damage - Brexit's Biggest
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Barney	Boris - having a busy week - will meet Leo Varadkar (PM of Ireland) this morning, in Dublin. LV will seek assurances the the Irish border won't reappear; it would be extremely damaging to Ireland's economy. And that of Northern Ireland. However - in view of the ever changing Brexit scenario - LV has little hope for any meaningful statement, or announcement. Because of Boris' other current priorities...
Barney	Leo Varadkar (Ireland's first gay PM/of Indian descent) is becoming increasingly anxious - and the entire population of the island is closely watching Westminster. Their fervent hope is that Brexit will occur, with a deal - protecting one of their biggest markets; and the largest for food produce. Currently imports/exports cross the invisible border 24/7 - by land, sea and rail - without hindrance, tarriffs, inspections etc. Preparations are now being quickly made for a no-deal scenario by the Irish government - at last. And by thousands of seriously unprepared businesses - who may well close as a result of mistakenly thinking that a Brexit deal had to be inevitable.
Barney	Conflict... (not peace*)...
Barney	Ireland will be seriously damaged - tourists from the UK are substantially down already, this year. Most of Ireland's beef and dairy products (70/80%) are currently sold to the UK - and Brexit is likely to demolish this market. Leaving Ireland's farmers with major problems. Agriculture and food produce are its biggest industries. And having gone virtually bankrupt just a few years ago, the country has one of the largest National Debts, per capita, in developed countries. €200+ billion, requiring annual interest of €5 billion to service. Now, a physical border - between North and South - is likely; a godsend for IRA smuggling and terrorist activities. Peace, terrorism, social unrest and severe austerity loom ahead for the Emerald Isle - Brexit's victims #1....