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Free movement of workers is a prerequisite for access to the single market. The refugee situation is unlikely to change from the current status quo. Britain is

• internaut 10y ago
  > Free movement of workers is a prerequisite for access to the single market. That's what is going to change. That is the primary motive for exit. Not being able to control your borders is giving up a sovereign right typically by conquered peoples. That's how the British see it and they are probably right in my view. Thinking otherwise is like believing that other people are able to move into your house without asking but you know, it's 'your' house on paper. That's something only an intellectual of the worse kind could believe.
  • jacquesm 10y ago
    > That's what is going to change. It will? Enlighten me, how will this take place? > That is the primary motive for exit. No, that was the primary motive for voters to vote for 'exit', unfortunately that is also the one thing that most likely will remain just as it is today. What will change is that the UK (or England, or whatever will be left of it) will be further marginalized, both on the European and the world stage. > Not being able to control your borders is giving up a sovereign right typically by conquered peoples. That's how the British see it and they are probably right in my view. Sad.
    • rbanffy 10y ago
      > No, that was the primary motive for voters to vote for 'exit', unfortunately that is also the one thing that most likely will remain just as it is today. We should not this is the best possible outcome. It can get much, much worse.
      • jacquesm 10y ago
        Already there are reports of violence against Muslims and Poles in some parts of the UK. The best of human nature at work.