From: SPB-Cooperator - PM
Date: 04 Aug 18 - 12:20 PM
Nigel, it is not always a simple matter of buying something cheaper form outside the EU, but whether the same product is availble elsewhere, particularly if it has world wide protection. I would also be concerned if VAT on purchases are replaced by a 50% duty as Thompson suggested.

No, I can see no suggestion by Thompson of a rate of 50% duty.

Any chance of a reasoned debate, based on facts?

ps. using Ctrl+F gives a 'find' option, a quick search for 50% fails to find it apart from SPB's comment (and probably now mine).

I also see no reason that something would have 'world wide protection' if it was not available worldwide!