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Old 27th Apr 2021, 08:51
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Originally Posted by minigundiplomat
"Why should the UK come to the aid (and vice-versa) of Europe should it be necessary in the future"

Well

a) its 22 miles away - sadly true, but across water that has held petty dictators at bay in the past (all of whom have been European....)

b) 43% of UK exports go there - no longer true, and even when it was, included exports routed to non-EU countries via Europort.

c) ever since Tudor times the English have fought to stop one country ruling Europe - possibly true, but no longer a sustainable strategy now the eurotrash all want to be one country.

other than that I guess there's no reason at all...........................

If the Russians invaded Europe, I would pour a beer, grab some popcorn and watch the show from the white cliffs of Dover.
If I remember correctly the British Isles has been invaded and occupied in the past? Like the Romans, Vikings, Normans etc.....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasi..._British_Isles

But yes, not in "modern times".... but honestly, there should be a reason to go there.... and I really can't find any.....
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