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Agreed. But it was Eastern European migration that turned the working class against the EU. And it could be that diktats from "one of own" is easier to swallow
by tharmas 3y ago
Agreed. But it was Eastern European migration that turned the working class against the EU.
And it could be that diktats from "one of own" is easier to swallow than coming from "that foreign lot"
- Nextgrid 3y agoIronically, Eastern European migration is what ran a lot of the low-wage, labor-intensive industries like restaurants, ridesharing, delivery, etc. These industries have been decimated during the pandemic when the migrants (who mostly could still remain in the UK despite Brexit thanks to (pre?)settled status) decided that it was no longer worth to stay in a place that is not only hostile to them but now offers the same quality of life as their native country. Cue the “nobody wants to work anymore” cries.
- dijit 3y agoAfter Poland joined the EU, Poles acquired the right to work in some EU countries, while most of the members implemented transition periods. The UK, Ireland, Sweden and Malta allowed Poles to work freely without any limitations from the start. So, solely a UK decision again.