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“It is not about immediate trade figures: it is about the geopolitical dynamic in world trade over the next 20 or 30 years. It raises the UK’s status enormously in the global economy,” said Professor David Collins, an expert on world trade at City University.

Good news confirmed: We now have a say in whether the CPTPP lets China join the partnership. It also means we can never re-join the EU. A double win for our country and the majority that voted to leave the corrupt and moribund EU.

I didn't expect that my three word post "More good news" preceding the quotations from the latest press release regarding the CPTPP membership story would generate such an erudite response from our intrepid posters. Luckily I don't read the trolls on ignore but can only imagine their posts from the one's I don't ignore, (but soon will), to get the gist of their contribution to this thread. Apparently they confuse me with someone who gives a shit about their trolling. For others who are willing to contribute, I would be interested in what they think about the potential of the CPTPP, particularly as China have applied to join this trading partnership. My opinion is that the US, having left the group, will now rethink the decision that Trump made and negotiate a new deal. It would be interesting to know whether Rishi discussed this in Washington when AUKUS was being set up. A pivot towards Australasia and away from the Middle East would suit Biden. With US in the group, the CPTPP would represent 40% of the global economy. Obviously this potential opportunity would not have been available within the EU and maybe the benefits of Brexit will be fully realised over the next decade. Interesting times and with a Saints and Brexit supporter at the helm, we have the right man.

More good news: N.B. CPTPP member countries have a combined population of 500 million and GDP of £9 trillion. DIT projections suggest UK exports to CPTPP will increase to 65% by 2030, equating to a rise of £37 billion, and demand for UK imports is expected to rise by two thirds by 2030, to just under £4.5 trillion. As a result, accession to CPTPP could lead to an increase of £1.8 billion in UK GDP long term, and if the bloc continues to expand, it could cover over 19% of global GDP.

Good point...

....and two years later, my opinion is totally vindicated:

The man responsible for the attack was an illegal immigrant from Iraq being housed in a hotel in Bournemouth. Apparently suggesting that illegal immigrants entering the UK should be subject to some form of control, is racist and that the government should let them all in, is the way forward, according to the lefties on this site. I'd love to hear their opinion with a knife wound through one of their lungs. Still, as Paul McCartney sang: Someone's knockin' at the door Somebody's ringin' the bell Someone's knockin' at the door Somebody's ringin' the bell Do me a favor Open the door and let 'em in

Including Southampton students walking through Hoglands Park. This is one of the consequences of uncontrolled immigration.

Got to give him credit:

UK doing what it does best:

Selles would be willing to stay and get us back up. A good appointment, whatever happens. If we go down there will be a lot of other people to blame.

Good try, Losersaint. Looks like Ireland is similarly affected.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12811739/jesse-marsch-talks-between-former-leeds-boss-and-southampton-break-down

Sky sports reporting JM has turned us down.

...and Jeremy Corbyn. Now, the only conundrum I have is whether to toast the good news day with a glass of champagne or malt whisky.

Sorry, I notice Nathan Jones has already gone.

What a nasty, divisive, racist excuse for a parish councillor. Next get rid of (in no particular order): Holyrood Mark Drakeford Sadiq Khan Nathan Jones Sport Republic Jan Bednerak Guided Missile BBC

Harry Potter for me.

Wipe the tears away, lads:

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel recently stated the above to the Oxford Union. Pretty much on the money, IMHO, although I doubt many will agree with him on this forum.

...and still the record of the Met under Dick shows what a dysfunctional force she/them ran: What an appropriate name she/them had when she was in charge. Horrible, horrible person.

More good news:

Saints fan meets Japanese PM to arrange massive trade deal above.

Following on from the OP, maybe the US trade deal, post Trump, won't happen with grandpa in the White House. Don't worry lads because, lo and behold, Southampton's own PM looks like he might be onto bigger and better trade deals outside the EU. The sunlight uplands are in sight!

Let's face it, it looks like I was right all along: Happy New Year to you all and keep posting!