To play Devil's Advocate for a minute, economic theory absolutely states that tariffs are harmful. Economic theory states that all taxes are harmful, and tariffs are a tax. Tariffs, like all tax… (View Post)

It is an argument that was taken, in 2016, whether you liked it or not. And it was an argument that won the referendum. Overall we might be wealthier for the sake of accountability, not poorer. As al… (View Post)

I 100% agree with you. Hence the Devil's Advocate comment. (View Post)

I've been quite explicit on what the advantage is: democratic accountability. Democracy matters and is about more than the mere act of holding elections. We elect a government in the UK and can … (View Post)

Oh well. We have a comprehensive zero tariff agreement with the EU and any such goods that you talk about are so inconsequential in aggregate that on a macroeconomic level they don't even regist… (View Post)