Brexit
- After a referendum in 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU - a vote of 52% (leave) to 48% (remain)
- The UK formally left the EU on 31st December 2020
- There were many arguments for and against leaving the EU
Arguments For and Against the UK Leaving the EU
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- Control over trade agreements with other countries - the UK has signed a range of trade agreements including with New Zealand, Iceland, Norway and Japan
- Greater control over immigration - free movement of EU nationals would stop
- Freedom from EU policies and laws 'regaining sovereignty'
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- The EU was the UK's largest trading partner (over 40% of exports and over 50% of imports)
- Free movement of citizens to other EU countries
- Loss of subsidies for agriculture
- Loss of workers has particularly impacted agriculture (seasonal workers pick fruit/vegetables) and the hospitality and care sectors
- Loss of EU funding
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