Do you agree with the UK’s Brexit decision to withdraw from the European Union?
On June 23rd 2016 UK voters approved the EU membership referendum 51.89% - 48.11%. The referendum resulted in a vote for the EU to leave the UK. A majority of voters in the England and Wales voted to leave while a majority of voters in Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to stay. Proponents of the exit argued that EU membership undermined the UK's sovereignty and leaving would help the UK control immigration. Opponents of the exit argue that leaving the EU would damage trade, cause unemployment and harm foreign investment.
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@5BXL94D4yrs4Y
Stop 90% of foreigners from entering the uk. The people are tired of it and would also love to ban Islam at any cost. Further permitting the free parading of Islam and the laid back migration process will inevitably result in a cultural meltdown.
@5D2TR3B4yrs4Y
No but only because of the way the campaign popularised racism
@5N5RY264yrs4Y
Yes to having our own laws recognised but NO to destroying our cordial relationships with our European cousins. Recognition for us living on an island with limited physical resources by the europeans would have gone a long way to have knocked the whole leave/stay malarky on its head. Living on the continent seems to make it impossible for them to understand the islander mentality after all they can just move/get things from/to new areas whilst we fall into the sea! (effectively we live in a cage whilst they are free---result different mindsets/different attitudes/different ways of dealing with life/different priorities)
@9XFDYGT3wks3W
No, the UK has always been culturally, politically and economically tied with Europe, and the choice to leave the EU has negatively impacted both our economy and diplomatic relations with Europe, whilst creating division in the West that has been exploited by Russia and right-wing extremists across Europe. However, the EU is not perfect, and a better alternative to either outright leaving or outright remaining would be to have reformed the EU so as to consider the needs of individual countries in addition to the needs of the overall Union.
@9TQ7Q562mos2MO
No, it was a no-deal pushed by UKIP despite having no seats. It has damaged both the economy and reputation of the country.
@9P4XXRT5mos5MO
There should have been no referendum. I voted remain but do not think rejoining is sensible at this point.
@9NFSGBV6mos6MO
Yes because it was voted for, but it was a bit of a pass the buck exercise from the government so they could remain blameless. Overall I think leaving the EU has crippled the economy and taken away any leg we had to stand on when negotiating trade deals.
@93Z44L52yrs2Y
I'd rather remain in the EU.
@8YBT2JR3yrs3Y
Referendum result needs to be respected
@9BG5R392yrs2Y
No and we should rejoin the EU
@98D48X32yrs2Y
I do not agree with the EU's neo-liberal agenda, but nor do I believe free movement should have been ended.
@9ZKB5N97 days7D
Work with the EU nations for limits on migration and maintain the freedom of people and free trade agreements.
@9ZHKTSL1wk1W
I think the UK should have left but should have tried to retain our positive relations with other European countries and also aimed for a model similar to the Norway bergies model.
Yes it was a good idea to leave however, we did not get a good deal and we have controlled our boarders properly.
@9WMGSSQ4wks4W
I think yes the UK should have left but maintained a model similar to Norway where they are not in the EU but do still cooperate with them similar to the Norway Berges model.
@9VSKVGX1mo1MO
We should have left the EU but aimed for a similar structure Norway has with the Norway Burges model.
Yes but leave the economic treaties in regards to spending, and stay in the Customs Union and Single Market
@9V44C4N2mos2MO
Yes, on the off chance than they maintain strong relations and do not do it for patriotism or a firm belief that the UK is superior in some way.
@9TXMC692mos2MO
It is a good idea in theory, but the UK government should use it's independent law making ability more widely to have a simplified regulatory regime when compared to Europe, while retaining alignment in key trade areas where the economic benefit of doing so is far greater.
@9T6KPQT2mos2MO
We should have stayed in. As I predicted, leaving has brought **no discernible benefits** and has instead unleashed a range of **negative consequences**. The expected gains haven't materialized, and the challenges we now face—economic instability, trade complications, and political division—have only grown. Furthermore, immigration should have been managed with **specific control measures** regardless of our EU status. **Unfettered free movement** isn't necessarily ideal, but this could have been addressed without leaving, ensuring a balanced approach that maintained the benefits of collaboration without undermining control.
@9T4RY4T3mos3MO
No defiantly not, we should re enter the customs union Anne single market asap and rejoin when political conditions are right.
@9S2YN4F3mos3MO
I would have voted remain at the time, but was living abroad. Now I just accept that it's the case and we have to move forward.
@9QWR3JK4mos4MO
Originally yes but as we were lied to, not told the full story and because it was badly handled my answer now is no.
@9QSFFTB5mos5MO
No - but now it has happened I don't think we should rejoin and instead use it as an opportunity to pay less money out to other countries and take back control of our borders
No but we shouldn't re-join as they will try to punish for us leaving and the EU government is a lot more crooked than most European governments
@9QQNQHH5mos5MO
I disagreed with the Brexit decision in 2016 but respect democratic vote and want it done properly so we at least get some benefit from it.
@9992HTR 5mos5MO
Yes, in principle I support any nation being able to choose their own destiny, especially through the democratic will of the people.
@9QPYNDF5mos5MO
Another multilayered issue, both being in and out of the EU brings its issues and benefits, we can only see where we are and look to improve the future.
@9QPXQX45mos5MO
A deal with the EU would be needed prior to another national referendum. Brexit rightly or wrongly was chosen by British public. If joining Europe change in currency should be considered.
@9QPN449 5mos5MO
Any vote that comes within a 2% margin should be have a revote, and be delayed by a month. A vote that is near 50/50 shows there is not enough knowledge to certify a vote.
@9QP8WW65mos5MO
From an economic perspective yes, but social factors such as freedom of movement and migration should be re-negotiated as part of a separate agreement - these are two different issues that shouldn't be combined into one membership agreement with the European Union
@9QMY8JM5mos5MO
No I do not agree.! This was the most stupid decision I know of that England has ever made in it’s entire history
@9QML9JP5mos5MO
Whilst I agree we should have stronger borders and a higher control on immigration, I have yet to see the benefits of brexit. I think it’s important to keep strong relations with our bordering countries and countries of the EU, we should however have a control of our own decisions as a country.
@9QMHRNS5mos5MO
No, but it happened. The decision should be respected and carried out, instead of trying to back peddle.
@9QLKHZL5mos5MO
No, but to re enter now would be at a massive disadvantage and we would not be given any power or say in decisions made by the eu and not taken seriously
@9QKM2CJLiberal Democrat5mos5MO
We need a close trading agreement with Europe, but we need to restrict the amount of people allowed to enter the UK - we are full to bursting
@9QKJ7CD5mos5MO
No I do not agree, I believe we weren’t told how much it would change our country and the repercussions that there would be with how the living situation would be affected
@9QKFRM65mos5MO
No, and I am extremely disheartened that despite Scotland voting to stay they were forced to leave - it should be a separate decision for each nation to chose
@9QJDXDP5mos5MO
Yes, but I believe the process was messed up by the Conservative Party and the full benefits of Brexit have not yet been achieved.
I think that the UK, should be separate from the EU, but they should have done it, during a prosperous economic time, not when the country was going through Austerity
@9QGZGSR5mos5MO
I have mixed feelings as I feel the EU has undemocratic tendencies and should be reformed to serve member states better
@9QGHSXY5mos5MO
Yes, but we decided to leave. And you made all arrangements with none of our inputs. Putting us in a worse position. It should have been a fresh start with fresh deal... and considering other countries not just the EU.
@9QFZV8D5mos5MO
Each country should be in charge of its own sovereignty, rather than unelected officials making decisions that effect UK citizens with regards to UK. Free movement and free trade agreements.
@9QFM5Z95mos5MO
Yes, if to join a left wing coalition of other left wing governments to replace the capitalist EU, no not at all on the current anti migrant basis
@9QFM2GZ5mos5MO
i don't necessarily think it was a good decision and agree that it has been harmful in many aspects, but it wasn't all bad, and i think that many of the brecht consequences were due to britains poor state of government at the time, and disagreements throughout the parties, i do not think that rejoining the EU would be beneficial and i think it would cause more harm due to the range of differing opinions within parliament
@9QF8GGVConservative 5mos5MO
No, but I believe we are slowly seeing the benefits. It has taken a lot of effort and negotiation to leave, I do not think that we should rejoin the EU.
@9QCT4635mos5MO
I accept the decision of the referendum but would accept more open trade agreements that support the UK economy.
@9QCM9G25mos5MO
Now it’s happened it would be a mistake to go back but it’s important to improve our relationship with the rest of the EU
@9Q9SRNQ5mos5MO
No, but we voted for it and must respect the democratic choice of the country and prepare for life outside of the EU to the best of our ability.
@9Q8V55V5mos5MO
Voters were influenced by lies (£350m per day back into the NHS) to leave Europe - we should have a referendum
@9Q7Z8TN5mos5MO
I voted remain, but leave won, I don't like it but that's democracy for you and you have to honour that
@9Q7QY84Independent5mos5MO
Yes, but the manner in which the result was treated and the exit was done were wholly inappropriate and undermined the decision.
@9Q6R8ZZ5mos5MO
Yes, 50% of our foreign trade in with the EU provided we can maintain free trade agreements this shall only be minimally damaged and then offset by our more favorable trade agreements with foreign nations as there is no longer a CET imposed on their imports.
Also we shall no longer have to pay EU contributions.
@9Q6R3685mos5MO
Yes but if managed by a different government then the consequences of Brexit would most likely be different
@9Q6LGWD5mos5MO
No because it lost us trade with the EU and all has end to less international unity and has left the worse of financially but yes because we should have more representation
@9Q635785mos5MO
The lack of preparation and understanding of the consequences has been horrific and cost everyone. Trade agreements need to in place but not at any cost.
@9Q5SB3K5mos5MO
Yes but there needs to be effective solutions to the issues faced by both england and the rest of the U.K and Ireland too
@9Q58YXM5mos5MO
I do not support the EU and the lack of autonomy as a consequence of involvement, and potentially would have voted for Brexit, however the execution of the withdrawal, as been a disgrace, and we are worse off since we have left.
@9Q4WWY65mos5MO
Yes, because it was a democratic vote. I do think we should have stayed in the European Union. I also think that better information should be circulated regarding the potential affects of voting either way. There was a lot of hype from people who adopted strong positions about Brexit which led to the public thinking they know how to vote without fully understanding the implications of what they were voting for.
@9Q4SWZL5mos5MO
No but it has happened now and we need to stick with it as our new deal to rejoin will never be as good as what we left
@9Q3W5BK5mos5MO
No but I do think the government needs to focus more on British produce, product and business over import
@9PRXGXW5mos5MO
I voted remain but now the country voted leave we have to respect democracy and sort the best deals for our country
@9PRFZVW5mos5MO
No. Vote leave was an unfair campaign which fed off uneducated people by targeting their internalised biases.
@9PQMJK25mos5MO
No longer agree as the policies were built on lies and have been unfulfilled, fuelled by racism to encourage less educated voters, and damaged national trade.
@9PQKRRX5mos5MO
No but we should maintain our own justice system and the EU should be held accountable for ethical trading with all nations not just those in the EU
@9PQF8XY5mos5MO
I voted remain, but it would trouble me to go back on a public vote and rejoin the EU. The relationship does need improving, but unsure how this can be achieved
@9PQCRTC5mos5MO
I voted to remain in the EU, however now we have left I believe we should stand by this decision and would not want to rejoin the EU
@9PQBFLD5mos5MO
No, except we do need to limit migration, we should've focused on that, free trade and free moement I agree
@9PQ52KK5mos5MO
I now believe we should join the EEA as Brexit was poorly handled by UK (and to some extent by EU) and the current situation is no good for anyone.
@9PP89J25mos5MO
No but to maintain a democracy we must respect the vote of the public. However, not enough information was circulated from government to the public on the impact leaving the EU would have on the UK, and reinjecting the money saved from leaving the EU into the NHS as promised has not happened.
@9PNJ8WT5mos5MO
The referendum was a farce. The general public were not well enough informed to understand the issues.
@9PNCRJD 5mos5MO
I do not agree or disagree with the decisions there are valid arguments for leaving and staying. I appreciate not being tied down by some EU rules, but miss freedom to live and trade more easily within EU.
@9PN753J5mos5MO
I really thought that we would have company’s to just sell British only, to sell a high quality product. The government have not even put everything into place so we can move forward
@9PN6W4QLiberal Democrat5mos5MO
It’s happened. It wasn’t what I voted for, but i can see things happened recently in Europe that I would not have wanted to be part of. If we can get our act together we can make it work. There were some good things about Europe that it would have been good to keep. Hopefully we can one day incorporate those elements back into our relationship with Europe
@9PN5LWZ5mos5MO
Yes, but it is clear that the UK was really not prepared for the yes vote and did not negotiate well on the withdrawal.
@9PMF3BT5mos5MO
You government introduced Brexit after the people voted to leave the EU. The people had no say on Brexit - it's the government of the day's concept and not the people's
@9PLTMXZ5mos5MO
I did not vote to leave the EU and I was not happy with the decision at the time. However this is what the general public voted for so we need to get on with it now.
@9PLDZTKConservative 5mos5MO
Yes, the EU is totally corrupt Members of the European Parliament are over paid and it is a money gravy train for usually failed politicians from their own country.
@9PKZBSJ5mos5MO
i think it's important to devolve power but i don't agree with how it has been done. it depends on the relationship we can make and the legislation we implement afterwards. unified standards are a good thing in food etc.
@9PKYT4C5mos5MO
It's a complex issue with lots of pros, but ultimately was probably done for bad reasons and in a bad way
was undecided - but found the brandishing of statements like £xbn would go to NHS if we leave to only be backtracked. Also the fact the PMs failed at hurdles and new ones we didnt even vote for came in - on repeat.
@9PJYB285mos5MO
Yes, but maintain free trade agreements with EU nations No, but renegotiate for strict limits on migration into the country and the terms of our monetary contribution
@9PJ5K6N5mos5MO
Yes but maintain free trade agreements with EU nations and agree no limited EU travel for UK passports
@9PHLHJP5mos5MO
I disagree with Brexit but I also don't like the EU because it's a capitalist system which funnels money into the rich of Western Europe.
@9PGK3S25mos5MO
I don’t agree with the decision any longer, but I believe that now we are out of the U we should commit to improving our current situation rather than faking to be let back in and going through the long, expensive and arduous process once again.
@9PG86QH5mos5MO
No, the result should have a minimum swing of 5% and exit strategy should have been better negortiated
@9PFJMCW5mos5MO
The decision was already taken so might as well stick to it. If it was not property thought through why now?
No and I feel the complete mess of handling the exit means we will not be welcome back until we have humbled ourselves and grown as a nation
@9PDZP8Z5mos5MO
Fake voting, corrupt criminal government, the whole thing needs to be overruled and a digital public poll should instead be put out, again the government needs to completely change and become democratic
@9F36LKV1yr1Y
No, the government basically copies the European Union anyways, we shouldn’t have left in the first place
@9DYG7JP1yr1Y
I see both the EU and the British Government as oppressive institutions that are oppressing the working classes.
@9DJPBHR1yr1Y
Yes, Brexit means Brexit, Get Brexit done, If in doubt, kick em out.
@9DGPMQF1yr1Y
Yes and nationalise industries
@9DGPLCY1yr1Y
Yes, only because I don’t support structures like the EU. I support immigration and opening the borders completely
@9DB7YDR1yr1Y
No I don't agree that we left the EU. We should re-join, but keep the passport colour blue.
@9DB3TCZ1yr1Y
Yes, implement and maintain Swiss-style free trade agreements with EU nations while renegotiating more sovereign control over the country's borders and the terms of its monetary contributions.
@9D89H4J1yr1Y
Depends on government handling it
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