The Pros And Cons Of The Brexit Referendum

Introduction On June 24th 2016, the world was shocked to learn of Britain’s desire to leave the European Union. Of all the issues that arose during the Brexit referendum campaign, none was as dominant as that of immigration. In fact, Britain’s decision to leave the EU revealed its public’s lack of awareness on the place of immigrants in its economy as well as an understanding on the concept of free trade, as free trade involves the free movement of people, goods, and services. To be sure, immigration was the dominant issue because the British felt economically and culturally threatened by increased levels of immigration in Europe and the United Kingdom; it is therefore very likely that the EU will maintain its policy of visa-free migration.

Background Section The Brexit referendum was a vote held in Britain on June 23rd 2016 in all countries that comprised Great Britain. Its’ aim was to have the British people vote on whether or not Britain should remain a part of the EU. The result of the referendum was one that both took the

They include the following: the eventual abolition of the EU’s visa-free policy; “the creation of trade agreements; globalization, and the possible division of the United Kingdom for good”.

Contending Arguments Supporters in favour of Brexit argue that the prospect of higher wages in Britain are an attractive factor for lots of immigrants. Opponents against Brexit argue that reduced immigration lowers the standard way of life for native Britons. They explain that Britons who are going through financial hardship can relate to the economic crash of 2008 and 2009, not to immigration. Supporters also argue that a lack of available housing and the diminishing reputation of the white British working-class has been largely due to the arrival and success-respectively-of immigrants.

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