EXPRESS COMMENT: Leaving the EU will bring with it enormous benefits
NEW analysis from John Longworth, ex-director-general of the British Chambers of Commerce, reveals that Britain will be better off by at least £120billion as a result of quitting the EU even if we cannot agree a free trade deal.
As Leo McKinstry writes, Remain-supporting grandees are already lining up to try to sabotage Brexit.
They have been helped by the endless scare stories about the dangers of quitting. In the face of all this doom and gloom Mr Longworth’s research serves as an important reminder of what we stand to gain.
There are enormous savings to be made once we no longer have to send Brussels membership fees.
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Businesses can look forward to lighter regulation once EU red tape is done away with – this will benefit us all by boosting pay and jobs.
Then we have the chance to secure new trade deals.
Countries are already lining up to take advantage of Britain’s reemergence as a global trading nation.
All this can only be done if the Government secures a true Brexit and takes us out of the single market and customs union as well as the EU itself.
It is vital that the House of Commons, despite the recent upheaval, is not allowed to backslide on Brexit.
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Tories’ impressive record
The most recent employment statistics show the number of people out of work falling again.
Since David Cameron first took office, the Conservatives have overseen a jobs miracle.
Their combination of scaling back overly generous benefits, cutting taxes for lower earners and generating an economic climate friendly to business has given a huge number of people the dignity and security of work.
With the benefit of hindsight it is easy to lecture Theresa May on where her election campaign went wrong.
But one of the things the Tories need to do now is start showing a bit of pride in their economic record.
The Conservatives have worked hard to promote jobs, restore sanity to the nation’s finances and ensure that public services deliver value for money.
During that time they have also overseen steady economic growth. They should not shy away from reminding voters of this impressive achievement.
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She’s a comic book hero!
Beano fan Breeze Martin has been turned into a character from the comic and given a starring role after writing to its creators about looking after her two disabled brothers.
The kind-hearted seven-year-old could hardly be more different from Beano favourites Dennis the Menace and Minnie the Minx.
Nevertheless she fits in perfectly. What a wonderful gesture.
