But why should shops and commerce pay more than a nominal rate? A tax or levy can presumably be charged on the turnover of a business in this country. Part or all of which may be paid to local authorities or councils. As to Brexit. We may have a United States of Europe. An isolationist Britain, as is threatened for the USA. Or perhaps, as ever, there is a third choice of co-operative internationalism. R.W. Standing Sea Road East Preston --- Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1) Make our website your homepage 2) Like our Facebook page 3) Follow us on Twitter 4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out! Always the first with your local news. Be part of it.