Quote Originally Posted by Ramshank72 View Post
My ears are burning!
For the record, I haven't made any argument, I'm just dismissing the use of random numbers being picked from statistical data which cannot be directly attributable to the debate, to form an argument for or against it, which Andy had understood.
For example, from the same set of data, Real AWE was positive between Aug 20 and Oct 21, maxing at +5.3% using a 3 month average in June 21, or even +5.9% in April 21 using single month figures. This could easily be translated as a roaring success one year on from Brexit despite the constraints of a worldwide pandemic.
I'm not making that argument, but it demonstrates how easy it is, and a journalist with some good writing skills (which I lack, give me a spreadsheet any day!) could make it even more convincing.
I stand corrected and respect your opinion. I thought you were arguing that the impact of Covid made it difficult to assess the impact of Brexit. I accept that possibility, in part, as far as the economics are concerned though not as far as the changed view the rest of the World, most particularly our nearest geographical neighbours, have of us is concerned.