UNIT 1 0.2 - Implications of leaving the EU Essay two Flashcards
Introduction
The matter of the UKS decision to leave the EU has been a contested matter since its inception in 2012 under PM David Cameron Brexit and the consequence of the exit from the EU is subject of debate and controversy to this very day as well as the ripple effects of Brexit seen in the cost of living crisis and a failing economy have had considerable impact on the trajectory of the UK in this essay we will evaluate various factors and come to a conclusion whether Brexit was a success or not - list of factors - Immigration, Lack of opportunity’s, Impact on healthcare, EU budget, Trade deals, Labour shortages.
Point one
Some people may argue that one significant impact of the UK leaving the EU is an overhaul of the UKs immigration policy - switch to an austrailian point based system - strict criteria to enter the country - aims to bring in skilled educated people ready to contribute to the UK - lead to labour shortages and a shortage of doctors.
Point one rebuttal
However, some people may argue that the lack of opportunity that has been a direct result of leaving the EU has had a much greater impact - in 2022 the net migration of EU nationals was negative 51000 which was a decrease of 63000 compared to 2021
Point two
Some people may argue that one significant implication of leaving the EU is the impact it has had on the NHS - Brexit as further worsened Britain’s acute shortage to doctors and health care professionals - led to 4000 EU doctors choosing to work elsewhere research indicates.
Point two Rebuttal
However, some people may argue that impact brexit has had on the EU budget is more significant - by the 2024–2025 yearly expenditure on our NHS is projected to be £57 billion higher in cash terms than was spent in 2016 (before Brexit), or over £1 billion more per week.
Point three
Some people may argue that one significant impact of Brexit is the affect it has had on the trade of the UK - leaving the EU has shut the uk with the biggest trade partner casing the UK to look else where for trade partners - in 2023 the UK-Australia trade agreement came into effect which will increase the size of the British economy by only about 0.02%, over 15 years.
Point three rebuttal
However, some people may argue that the impact leaving the EU has impacted the labour market across the UK is a more significant factor - due to decreased cooperation with the EU aswell as new immigration laws/system its much harder for people to get into the UK - shortage of 330000 people in the workforces - decrease in economic growth.
