More than a year after the referendum on the withdrawal of Britain from the European Union, many residents of the United Kingdom continue to wait with caution for this event. The British expect changes for the worse, as the break-up of relations with the EU will lead to the establishment of a visa regime and a rise in prices. But most of all her Majesty's subjects are afraid of uncertainty.
According to the student of the University of Hertfordshire, Daniel Newton, the British voted for Brexit, because "tired of not taking them into account" members of the former political establishment headed by David Cameron. However, they did not understand the consequences of the withdrawal from the European Union and simply fell for the populists' bait, the young man's words quote. "The newspaper. RU".
The younger generation, according to Newton, "despises the idea of ??withdrawal," because "it will limit the mass of opportunities, including the right to free movement throughout Europe". "The loss of the free trade market will lead to an increase in the prices of the mass of products supplied from the EU. Increase in prices in supermarkets and gas stations will significantly worsen the situation of my family. Young people wishing to study or work in European countries will have to open visas that we have not thought about before, "said the student..
Another student, Kieran Hammond, also negatively regards Brexit because of the possible introduction of a visa regime, as well as full uncertainty: "Nobody knows what will happen if we do get out of the EU, and what will happen the two years before the adoption Final solution ". Hammond also worries about possible health problems: "Today it is carried out for Britons free of charge, not including cosmetic operations and dental treatment. We bring a lot of doctors from abroad, so that this sphere worked qualitatively. The restriction on their entry into the country will negatively affect the healthcare industry ". In addition, all of Britain, and especially London, "built on immigrants," is an integral part of British culture, which can not be abolished.
Financier Daniel Lappage believes that an exit from the EU will negatively affect the economy of the country, since the United Kingdom will lose some of the foreign investment. In London, there will be fewer foreigners, especially foreign students, who will give preference to the universities of the United States and Canada, where it is easier to find employment after graduation. This will also damage the economy, as commercial universities will lose part of the profits, and the country - a huge intellectual resource, says Lappage. At the same time he expressed confidence that if the authorities do not increase taxes, change the rules of the game on the market and expel immigrants, "globally nothing will change".
Professor of Business and Management at the University of Regents John Sant said that he considers Brexit "the craziest idea". "The question today is which of its points will become reality. In any case, it is foolish for the UK not to have access to the countries of the European Union, to restrict trade agreements, "says the scientist.
It seems to Sant that the British are mistaken when they say that the EU countries dictate tough demands to London. However, their desire to leave the European community is difficult to explain by dissatisfaction with immigrants: most foreigners arrived in the UK from Asia and Africa, and not from the EU countries. "Visitors are making our country stronger: not so much in the cultural sense as in the economic one," said the specialist.
He also pointed out that the economy of parts of the UK will suffer greatly from Brexit, because Wales, for example, received money directly from European funds.
"Of course, everything depends on what will happen in the future: will we be able to defend our position or not, because no one knows on what scenario will England's international relations with other countries develop after leaving the EU," Sent noted, A repeated referendum that will allow people to carefully weigh the pros and cons and take a more thoughtful decision about relations with the European Union.