Palma07/12/2017 00:00
We quite naturally complain about the fall in value of sterling locally because it has hurt the buying power of British tourists and of course pensioners who receive an income from Britain. But the fall in value of sterling just might save the British economy. Factory output and orders have risen dramatically over recent months and Britain continues to welcome a record number of tourists. In fact London was the top holiday spot for Majorcans this bank holiday week. A low pound is obviously good news for British exports and at the same time makes imports more expensive. A low pound is good for Britain.
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Who says that London is the "top holiday spot for Majorcans"? I think you´ll find that London airports have had the lion´s share of flights - Northern airports had very few - ( making your statement a nonsense ) and so most travellers will have had to fly to London then continue on to their destination by train, bus or car.
Not sure you've got a grip on the problem, Jason.Next time you comment on the value of the Pound, you may wish to make reference to the staggering amount of 'Quantitative Easing' which has seen the BOE print £360 Billion of paper money to bail out the corrupt banks since 2009.If you print money, without securities and assets to back it up, guess what happens to Sterling?