Global_Global:
Business in Europe will want trade agreements with the 5th largest economy in the world
Boys, boys what is this 5th mainly consist off: financial, IT and software services so go back to my answer
As the 5th largest economy in the world we suck in imports as though they are going out of fashion - BMWs, Mercedes, VW, French cheeses, wines and dairy products, Swedish furniture, etc.
That is why the EU would be foolish to try and play hardball - they need us more than we need them.
Amethyst:
Stuart Rose rather foolishly (as a Remainian) said that British wages would increase on Brexit. He's right, but that would mean better incomes, lower unemployment, a larger tax take, higher productivity and ultimately more
investment. What's not to like?