Brexit Flashcards
Who are the main ‘Brexiteers’?
Jacob Rees-Mogg - MP for North East Somerset
Nigel Farage - MEP for South East England
Who are the main ‘Remainers’?
Jeremy Corbyn - Leader of the Labour Part
The whole Labour Party
Most of the Conservative party
Who are the ‘Remainers but we kinda have to deliver Brexit (lite)’?
The Conservative Party, and PM Theresa May.
What the main arguements presented by Leave campaigners in favour of leaving the EU?
- Full control of British borders/waters
- More oppurtinities for trade relationships outside of the EU (e.g. the US, Japan)
- Full control over UK law
- Immigration would be cut
- Extra “£350m a week that could fund the NHS”
What the main arguements against leaving the EU?
- Social/economic and political chaos on an “unprecedented scale”.
- It would be harder to make trade deals with countries in the EU.
- The majority of vital drugs come from the EU
What are the economic effects of brexit?
The pound plunged against most currencies during the imediate aftermath of the referendum results. A deal has yet to be made with the EU, and the pound is yet to return to its pre-Brexit value. The economy has continued to grow at the same rate in 2017 as in 2016. Inflation increased to 2.4% but has stayed at this rate. Unemployment has fallen to an all time low of 4.2%. It is also predicted that house prices will fall in the aftermath of Brexit.
How will the importation of vital drugs be effected by Brexit?
Greatly, it may become much harder for people to access drugs as 70% of vital drugs come from the EU.
What is the Good Friday Agreement?
The 1998 Good Friday Agreement is an agreement which ended the bloody conflict of ‘The Troubles’, Northern Ireland was granted devolved government, and the agreement also ensures EU membership for both the UK and Ireland.
How has (and will) the Brexit process effected Northern Ireland?
A border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland has been a key part of the Brexit talks. Neither side of the arguement want to return to a “hard border” (physical infastructure). A hard border would very likely increase tentions in NI and the Republic, which may result in renewed calls for a return to Irish Reunification.
How has tourism been effected by Brexit?
Both UK and scottish tourism were boosted by Brexit and many more UK residents have been holidaying in the UK. Non UK residents have also been visiting more, as they are getting more “bang for their buck”.
How many tourists are there in Scotland compared to Scots?
Scotland has a population of around 5.3 million, and there are roughly two and a half tourists for every resident of the country.
What cities a popular for tourism despite Brexit?
Edinburgh is second to only London, and Dundee’s new V&A museum is sure to bring more tourism, and may perhaps become a “must see destination” for tourists.
What concerns are there over Brexit for jobs?
There are some concerns over filling jobs post Brexit as Scotland currently benefits from EU nationals, such as the Polish.
How is immigration going to be effected by Brexit?
Brexit is likely to reduce immigration from European Economic Areas (EEA) countires to the UK, aswell as non-EU countries. This was one of the main reasons the Leave Campaign one. It will have some implications on education aswell, as the EU has many study programmes for students and staff for other countries. The NHS may also have further shortages of staff as many nurses are foreign-born.
Has Scottish Independence recieved a boost due to Brexit?
Yes, due to Scotland voting 62% remain, and all 32 council areas voting remain. This has made many no-voters swing over to the Yes table, and has lead to many calls for a second Indy Ref, which may possibly be taking place in 2021.
