2007-03-15 17:00:48 · 13 answers · asked by Puma Academy 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Of course the question will continue to come up as the Brussels junta run out of money and want to raid our cash more easily. However after the fiasco of decimalisation, which is still fresh in the memories of most over the age of 40, the change will never happen. what should happen is that we should have a referendum about staying in this organisation that costs us billions and gives us nothing but grief.
2007-03-15 20:12:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Britain will not join the Euro. At least, if the past policies of Tony Blair and the Labor Party are any indication. This includes the probable successor to Blair as Prime Minister, the Chancellor Gordon Brown. They are committed to retaining the British pound as the country's currency.
This does not mean, of course, that the Euro will not gain some additional strength as a currency both inside and outside of Britain as a trade mechanism. But the pound sterling will continue because of nationalism, and the desire of Britain to control its own economic destiny and currency policy without the interference of European nations who are not seen as great lovers of British leadership in trade. This especially applies to France.
2007-03-16 00:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I run company importing goods into the UK for sale in Europe.
The current state of the 'free market' within Europe means simplified VAT and customs paperwork when dealing with other EU countries.
Problems arise in the fact that we are separated from the continent by sea - so we pay higher shipping charges to send abroad.
Not being part of the euro means that as my export prices are set in euros, the amount I get when the bills are paid depends upon the exchange rate on that day, not the day I invoiced. This results in lots of exchange rate differences.
It makes the business much more risky.
I am considering relocating to mainland Europe to reduce costs and business risk.
2007-03-16 04:15:31 · answer #3 · answered by David P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The English government is classically very stubborn when it comes to change! Not that rejecting the euro was a bad move on their part.....
2007-03-16 00:22:21 · answer #4 · answered by T M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well we haven't actually got to a vote on it yet, despite what some say. and hopefully it will never happen. as for the guy who wants to move, goodbye, hope it goes well for you with the Europeans. we don't want them, their euro, or their dictators in Brussels.
2007-03-16 06:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by bruce m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Britain is no more a super power.It has to depend on the help of USA at present,for everything.if Britain does not want to be part of USA(another state of USA) and Tony Blair saluting Bush.it has to stand on its own leg.It has to become part of European Community.For survival of Britain,there is no other option.It has to join "euro".In the present only Euro can compete with US $.
2007-03-16 02:56:25 · answer #6 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The last time we changed from Lsd to metric there was a direct 6% rise in inflation.Who wants that.
2007-03-16 00:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
one day people in this country will realise this current government will do what it wants when it wants how it wants. even if we have a reforendum we will keep having them till we get it right! (in the eyes of B'liar and co)
2007-03-16 04:31:50 · answer #8 · answered by tradcobdriver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They've already voted not to change from the Pound. Quite wisely.
2007-03-16 00:09:56 · answer #9 · answered by homer28b 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
what i can say is that sterling pounds is the most trusted denomination in the world market
2007-03-16 01:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by briggs 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋