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The arguments put forward by those who wish Britain to leave the European Union are that the laws of the European Parliament in Brussels, to which all EU member states are bound, restrict British sovereignty and are an infringement upon it's autonomy as an independent nation. Thes 'Euro-sceptics', as such people are called, believe that European laws disadvantage Britain's economy by restricting trade, imposing tariffs on imports & exports, and setting laws governing worker's rights which restrict working hours, leading to less industrial output.
They also think that European laws regarding human rights, health & safety, Immigration and social policy are too liberal, and are an unwanted interference in the lives of British citizens.
It should be said though that whilst it is true that some European economic legislation does not always make sense (i.e. restrictive fishing quotas, etc.) most EU law is considerably more humane when it comes to human & civil rights, worker's rights and so on. Those who oppose British membership of the EU are usually hard right-wingers.
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Should the UK leave the EU and why?
I think the UK should leave the EU because it would do better in a union with countries that are more similar like Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Will the uk leave the eu?
No, the UK will not leave the European Union, at least not any time soon.
How does the EU effect people in the UK?
Effectively much legislation now comes via the EU - as EU laws should apply to all member states. The UK has some exemptions. Our passport system is not the same as all of the EU and we have not yet adopted the Euro as a currency. EU legislation allows all EU citizens free travel throughout the EU. On a side note many in the UK want to leave the EU and consider it a pain in the neck!
What percentage of the UK voted to leave the EU?
51.9%----17,410,742 votes
Could the UK deciding to leave the European Union EU be compared to a political divorce from other members in the EU?
yes
How could trade deals be affected by the UK's decisions to leave the European Union EU?
Enormously! Many trade deals the EU have made include the UK. As and when the UK leaves the EU most of these will have to be re-negotiated, not only with the UK, but in many cases, with the EU. This can take many years to finalise. In addition teh Uk currently is the largest importer of EU country products and services. The UKs leaving will leave a massive trade and financial trade hole in the economy . Between 1999 and 2014, goods imported by the UK from the EU have risen by 4.9% per year on average, compared to exports which have risen by 2.5% per year, causing the UK's trade in goods deficit with the EU to rise to £77.0 billion. The UKs leaving is therefore going to be felt across the EU if a trade agreement is not tabled and accepted by the UK before Article 50 is effected.
Can the UK rejoin the European Union EU if they find it was a bad decision to leave the EU?
Yes they can but they wouldn't have the concessions that they currently enjoy and they would have to use the Euro as their currency.
How did the UK become part of the EU?
The UK was a founding member of the EU.
Why have many world stock markets closed for trading after the UK voted to leave the European Union EU?
none
Will the UK decision to leave the European Union EU cause unsettling problems with Russia and China?
No, that would not be an issue arising from this.
Can UK law over rule EU law?
In theory, EU law overrides UK law. However, it is up to each constituent country to implement and enforce the laws. Should a nation not agree with the EU law, they can choose not to enforce it but they will get in hot water with the EU. A good example of this in the UK is parliament's refusal to give prisoners the right to vote.
What benefits or advantages do UK citizens hope will occur after they voted for the UK to leave the European Union EU?
Its considered that leaving will allow the UK to control its borders and set immigration levels to manageable volumes . That it can create its own laws that are enforceable and not restricted by the EU law makers and where it can seek trade with other countries without the Eu s' permission being sought
