BRITAIN DECLARES WAR ON ITSELF ….
EU Referendum results
Leave
Vote share
51.9%
VOTES 17,410,742VOTES
Remain
Vote share
48.1%
VOTES 16,141,241 VOTE
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“The grass is always greener……….!” From my perspective, leaving EU is a strategically bad move and simply caters to questionable nationalistic feelings. Sadly, nationalistic feelings alone cannot take the UK into a more nirvana like existence which many seem to believe is their entitlement.
It was very sad to read about the concerns over better pensions, better work and pay, and other clear material./financial desires when so much of our world is still in simple survival mode. The “leave EU” arguments were so often simple statements if ignorance and arrogance. I really want to hide my birth certificate.
Many politicians are going to be taking some heat in the immediate future when those speculative benefits of leaving EU are not realized so … “Let the complaints begin!”
Hi Colin. Also, the voting demographics show that the younger voters were overwhelmingly in favour of staying in the European Union. (As was I). They are the future so it is a disaster to see these results.
A fractured Europe. An ambitious Russia maybe and troop movements. North Korea. Terrorism. Mass migration.
Where on earth are we heading.
I really can’t help think you’ve got it spot on there Kris. All the best
Thanks Rich. Time will tell. All the very best.
I understand PM Cameron will be leaving too. Does this mean a whole new make over for the UK?
At the moment … nobody knows. When Cameron goes then a new person from his own party will take over. Then, there may well be a General Election to decided the political party in power. There is also a chance that Scotland will have its own Referendum as they voted very firmly to stay in the EU.
Hopefully common sense and decency will prevail as otherwise we will see a political and economic bloodbath.
My very best to you all.
Thank you and likewise.
Yes thank you – we’ll need it (like the past 8 years haven’t been bad enough!!), now it looks like we’ll get the Clinton couple back in office – I hate to think about it.
You have my sympathy. I may never smoke a cigar again. 😕
All the best. Kris
Deeply depressed by the result, especially as I’ve moved back to the UK after the traumatising end of my relationship. Your headline says it all. Who knows what ghastly future awaits.
Yes, it is a bad day. I live in Scotland and some time in Greece. I’ve seen 3 referendums recently and they are all turning out badly for ordinary folk.It has really divided the British people on several levels. So sorry to hear about your own personal circumstances. I wish you happiness and good things very soon. And your talent will see you through.
All the best.
Bless you, Chris.
I am deeply saddened by what happened there. I’ve been thinking about moving to UK, but future looks uncertain now!
I know and I certainly share your sadness. It is a backwards step and no real good will come of it. Good luck with your move, if you decide to do this. Don’t let this stop you. All the best. Kris.
I have to think about it now, but hopefully the situation would get better by then!
Interesting responses from across the pond, since many of us see the parallels here, I think immigration drove that vote. It may do the same here,
It could well go that way. Always dangerous when one issue drives a vote. Thanks for dropping by. Kris.
I am not a very well politically informed person. But to me, it appears like a big challenge now for Britain in many, many ways. I thought they should have stayed and instead should have been going for changes within the EU. Now they have no voice anymore and are isolated. Perhaps I see it too dramatic but I believe so and it is also a strong impact on the world economy in general.
You are right, Erika. The UK will not find it easy. Also,there is division because of this.
The result was close and I can imagine that there will be unhappy voice gettin loud about it in many parts of the country!
Thanks Erika. It will settle down I expect. There are calls for unity. But why, when people feel they have been let down and kicked in the teeth. A great many immigrants especially are worried.
I think you have it in a pretty good perspective. Not only do I question just how independent the UK can be in these times, but the whole issue has divided the country pretty much in half, and I see no benefits from that whatsoever. I think the politicians fell down unforgivably by not negotiating with EU more responsibly (every negotiation includes at least two agendas), but the population split can only lead to finger pointing and general apathy, neither of which will serve the UK well.
Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone. (Joni Mitchell) 🎸🎶
Ah………. a classic piece of musical history, and very appropriate in this context! 🙂
I see the parallels here and it’s not pretty in either place.
Thanks. Yes, it is worrying. Good to see you though.
Great graphics. Depressing topic.
It seems UK got in serious trouble. The saddest thing is that the people themselves decided about this. On the other hand, I hope it will be a wake up call for European Union leaders to transform it into organization integrating countries and people rather than dominating them.
Hi there. It makes me sad if UK leaves Europe. It is a backwards step but the people can still change their mind.
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So true and so sad. It should never have been put into ‘play’ like this – a disaster that will take years to unfold…
Hi Steve. This has made me abandon any belief I ever held in the British political system. To see someone like Boris Johnson promoted to # 3 on the Cabinet really beggars belief. I am assuming that deals were made behind the scenes.
I think he’s being made to account for his previous, Chris. He’s not May’s favourite person; more a case of keeping your friends close and your enemies closer… My biggest villain is Corbyn, who could have made a big difference and did nothing.
Exactly right. Corbyn,full of fight and bravado … once the battle’s over.
The Labour Party is in a very sad state. I think it’s about to disappear.
I am so disgusted by it anyway. Hopefully there is someone worthy of respect waiting in the wings.
Indeed, let’s hope so. We’ve never needed one more…
All the best EU. Let us see how things will unfold.
I don’t want to leave the EU. It’s a bad move and for all the wrong reasons.