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Old 22-11-2017, 10:45   #867
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Re: Brexit discussion

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Originally Posted by Osem View Post
Let's not be positive about anything which contradicts project fear though when we can seize on every negative and lay its cause at the door of Brexit.
But the loss of the EMA and EBA are 100% irrefutably caused by Brexit.

My focus is pretty much on the EMA as it is relevant to my job (banking is not my thing) Medicines regulation is a highly specialised and highly paid role. Losing employees with that knowledge from this country constitutes a 'brain drain' just when we need to be thinking about bringing these skills 'in house'. Employees of agencies like the EMA come from the pharmaceutical industry and vice versa.

My second point is, would we as a country be better off not being in the EMA? Almost certainly no but. as I said before, will be be willing to pay for access and accept ECJ rulings in this area?

The press release on inward investment is indeed great news. 2% growth in investment is steady but positive. I hope that the fact that 40% of the FDI was from the EU will not be affected down the line (source of number - https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/natio...t-and-industry)
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