Exports are ok because the global economy, and the EU are ticking along ok, therefore keeping demand high not because the UK has boosted it’s desirability as a country to trade with…
The people I know who voted out are all, at various times, grasping hold of all kinds of random proof points to try and make their case, rather than admit they may have made a poor decision. Unfortunately, because the quality and reliable data sources contradict their beliefs, all they have to show for it is lousy stuff like that link above, or just wild, subjective claims…
I went to an Experian seminar yesterday where a team of senior economists gave us a data-driven analysis of the UK economy and the impact of Brexit – which was a) well-sourced and b) bearish – negative impacts from imported inflation and reduced immigration especially. Their case was about as well-informed and compelling as you can get…
So what does my idiot Brexit-voting boss say when she gets back to the office (in a company which is officially and publicly pro-Remain and stands to suffer quite seriously from Brexit)? “I disagreed with their view on Brexit”… like she thinks her judgement exceeds the informed view of experienced professional analysts! Shockingly stupid, and too stupid to keep quiet about it…