Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Of course, WTO rules would be the second best option for everybody, which is why that is an unlikely outcome. Neither the EU nor GB wants that.

However, even if these figures are correct (although they were probably conjured up by somebody using spurious factors), you shouldn't forget that job losses through departing from the EU with WTO rules would be offset by new trade deals. The rest of the world is far bigger than the EU.