Well, it's no so much 'good riddance' (we really want you to stay) as we're all glad the awkward political tug of war is over and we all know where we stand. Even if it isn't where we would have liked to, at least we can try and move on. As for the UK: A large part of their economy is based on a service industry, compounded by being the traditional gateway between the US and Europe. The rise of China, the stumbling of the US, the isolationist movement of the UK, draconian internet legislature and the EU being forced to pull together by Covid19 all undermine this classic business hub model.