Brexit Flashcards
What is Brexit
United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union
When was the Brexit Referendum
2016
When was Brexit completed
January 31, 2020
What Article of Treaty of Lisbon did UK trigger to leave EU?
Article 50
What were the key reasons cited for leaving the EU?
Sovereignty and control over laws
Immigration and border control
Criticism of EU bureaucracy
Economic independence and trade flexibility
How did Brexit impact UK GDP?
4–5% smaller than it would have been without Brexit
How has trade changed post-Brexit?
UK to EU trade declined 16% and EU to UK by 24%
What impact did Brexit have on immigration?
increased to over 700,000 in 2022
How many workers is UK short of for sustainability?
330,000
How does Realism interpret Brexit?
Brexit reflects a state-centric pursuit of sovereignty, where the UK prioritized national interest and autonomy over multilateral cooperation.
How does Liberalism view Brexit?
Brexit undermines interdependence and institutional cooperation, weakening economic integration and liberal peace mechanisms.
What would a Constructivist say about Brexit?
reassertion of British national identity and a rejection of “Europeanism”, shaped by public discourse and social narratives.
How does Marxist/Dependency theory explain Brexit?
reaction to global capitalism and inequality, where disenfranchised classes blame elites and globalization, including EU institutions.
What role did Populism play in Brexit?
Brexit was driven by right-wing populist rhetoric, anti-elite and anti-immigration sentiment
What political impact did Brexit have on the UK?
Deepened political divisions - Scotland and increased calls for devolution in Cornwall
