NEWS
EVENTS
A Brief Guide To The EU Referendum
Let’s face it, everyone in the UK is rather confused by the EU Referendum. It is seeming more like a long and expensive game of Hokey Cokey rather than what should be a ‘simple’ decision.
David Cameron is currently trying to negotiate a ‘better’ deal for the UK, a deal which clamps down on benefit claimants and NHS patients coming from European nations, as well as slowing down the closer integration of EU nations.
Some of these demands have been met by the EU, some haven’t. It is thought that countries in the EU would rather let the UK leave than reform the present EU system.
David Cameron’s position has been unclear, perhaps it is because his PR team haven’t been able to gauge public opinion, so they have told him not to commit to one side, but it is thought that he would rather stay in the EU.
I'm in Brussels where I'm negotiating hard for Britain. I'm clear, I'm not prepared to take a deal that does not meet what Britain needs.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) February 18, 2016
The majority of mainstream press outlets have been campaigning hard to convince undecided citizens that they would rather the UK leaves the EU.
BREXIT: Hat tip to the Daily Mail for their balanced coverage of Emma Thompson and the EU. pic.twitter.com/y4HXVVq5l3
— The DM Reporter (@DMReporter) February 17, 2016
Inevitable.
— The Sun Apologies (@SunApology) February 18, 2016
Yesterday Prince William is perceived by The Sun to be in favour of the EU. Today they write this... pic.twitter.com/MXkCu09HXQ
Realistically, people have a right to be undecided, there are both pros and cons to both side of the debate.
Leaving the EU would release the UK from paying ‘membership fees’ each year. Furthermore, it would give the UK full control of its borders, allowing the country to tightly regulate people entering from EU states.
Staying in the EU enhances the nation's trade, improving its economic situation, and provides the UK with more security as it means we are belonging to a bloc of like minded nations.
Sir Richard Branson warns leaving EU will be a ‘very damaging' move for Britain https://t.co/72uJ45vGxG
— The Independent (@Independent) February 19, 2016
Only way UK can control immigration and have strong border controls is to Leave the EU. It's that simple.
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) February 18, 2016
.@UKLabour will campaign to stay in #EU because it brings investment, jobs, protection for workers & consumers, regardless of Cameron's deal
— Jeremy Corbyn MP (@jeremycorbyn) February 18, 2016
Perhaps the grass looks greener on this side of the English Channel, however, it may not be.
