Falklands reacts and prepares for implications of Theresa May Brexit speech

Friday, January 20th 2017 - 11:34 UTC

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The United Kingdom's intention to leave the single market as outlined in Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit speech on Tuesday has generated some concerns for the Falkland Islands Government, but a Member of the Legislative Assembly indicated this week they are still confident all will be well for the Islands under post- 2019 arrangements. Read full article

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”The paper quotes the Malvinas/Falkland Islands Government suggestion that any material change that results in less beneficial import/ export access could be potentially catastrophic for the Malvinas/Falkland Islands economy and people.”

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Let's hope so...
High time to end them Engrish Pirates Poaching in the South Atlantic...
Jan 20th, 2017 - 01:00 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
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golfcronie
The only poaching that is being done is in the morning( poached eggs )
Jan 20th, 2017 - 04:46 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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Briton
Rubbish, her speech was ok and well received by most,

except the disbelievers.

The Falkland's are save for the next decade, unless Tim farron miraculously becomes Boss....lol
Jan 20th, 2017 - 08:50 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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Islander1
Think- you overlook- who are the main investors in Falklands Fisheries with the most to loose - Spanish fishing Companies. They will be pressurizing their Govt to arrange a suitable FreeTrade Zone with Falklands Govt Fisheries .
It will indeed all be resolved in time.
Jan 21st, 2017 - 02:58 am - Link - Report abuse +2
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