English Brexit

Great Britain became a member of the European Union in on January 1, 1973. There were then only 9 countries in the EU. By June 16, 2016 when a simple referendum was held asking the British people if they wanted to Remain or Leave the EU there were 28, members. By a majority of 52% to 48% the British people voted to leave the EU.Since June 16th, 2016 there has been absolute chaos in Britain. The Pound collapsed, investment in the economy has declined, many foreign owned companies have relocated to Europe and many more are likely to leave. Above all there has been political chaos. David Cameron resigned as Prime Minister. Then the Conservative government, under Theresa May lost its majority in Parliament and the public has polarised into the Leave and Remain camps.Negotiations with the EU commenced and after a torturous process a draft agreement was signed between the 27 EU countries and Great Britain which covered the condition and process for Britain exiting the EU. That agreement to date has not be ratified by Parliament and has been defeated 3 times.Why did Britain decide to leave the EU after 47 years? What impact will it have to the United Kingdom? Will the Union break up?Will there be an orderly Brexit or a economically damaging Brexit.What are the drivers of this change in our society?Will we be able to come together as a nations again or are these the last days of the United Kingdom?I came to Britain in 1969 as a 11-year old. I know the English well. These are my thoughts about the wilderness in which we now find ourselves. For a nation that controlled the biggest empire in the history of mankind, for a nation of explorers and traders which threads of our reality and imagination has landed us in this state?It wasn't a Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish Brexit. This was and is a very English Brexit.Brexit, irrespective of the final outcome, will redefine us for generations to come and change our character as a nation.

• | Author: Paul Thind
• | Publisher: Independently published
• | Publication Date: Sep 01, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 68 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1690021551
• | ISBN-13: 9781690021551