market size/scale isn't necessarily dependent on country size apart from that, why assume we'd be fleeced on free trade either way? you only stand to open up markets in trade negotiations even if not aiming for completely free trade. as it is, as an example, we have tariffs to import...
interesting perspective as being part of a bloc can restrict opportunities to trade. as part of the EU we are unable to establish free trade with say China or Columbia, and as the EU have vested interests to block trade with some countries on many markets, they hamper UK business. the EU is a...