British Quote by Anna Soubry
“We need to stop all this over-puffiness of how wonderful everything is going to be when we leave the E.U. Because it's not. It's going to be very damaging for huge sectors of British industry. We've got to be realistic.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UK Parliament debate on EU exit, 2016
She warns that overly optimistic expectations about leaving the EU ignore serious economic risks for British industry.
In simple terms: Optimism blinds us to real damage.
Key Takeaway
Balance optimism with realistic assessment.
Themes
economics
politics
risk management
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- business planning
- government forecasting
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
EU exit
industrial impact
policy realism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policymakers temper optimism with data?
- What sectors need protection post‑Brexit?
A Different Perspective
Optimism can inspire but may also mask costly consequences.
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