Brexit
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Welcome
Welcome to the Brexit Learning Project. The word Brexit refers to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.[1] Following the 2016 referendum vote to leave, the UK started the withdrawal process on 29 March 2017, putting the UK on course to leave by April 2019.[2]
Etymology
Brexit (and the earlier variant, Brixit)[3] is a portmanteau of "British" and "exit". It was derived from Grexit, a hypothetical Greek withdrawal from the Eurozone (and possibly the EU).[4]
The terms of withdrawal have not yet been negotiated and the UK remains a full member of the European Union.[5] Theresa May has announced 12 negotiating objectives and confirmed that the UK Government would not seek permanent single market membership.[6] She has proposed a Great Repeal Bill to repeal the European Communities Act 1972 and incorporate existing EU laws directly into UK law.[7]
When you have read the resources listed below, test yourself on the Quiz.
Negotiation objectives
Negotiation objectives:[6]
- Certainty
- Control of "our laws"
- Strengthen the Union
- Maintain the Common Travel Area with Ireland
- Control of immigration
- Rights for EU nationals in Britain, and British nationals in the EU
- Protect workers’ rights
- Free trade with European markets
- New trade agreements with other countries
- The best place for science and innovation
- Co-operation in the fight against crime and terrorism
- A smooth, orderly Brexit
Do you think these objectives are clear enough and sufficient for negotiation?
Learning resources
Notes
- ↑ Hunt, A.; Wheeler, B. (3 November 2016). "Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU". BBC.
- ↑ "Article 50: Theresa May to trigger Brexit process". BBC. 20 March 2017.
- ↑ "Britain and the EU: A Brixit looms". The Economist. 21 June 2012.
- ↑ Hjelmgaard, K.; Onyanga-Omara, J. (22 February 2016). "Explainer: The what, when and why of 'Brexit'". USA Today.
- ↑ "Advice for British nationals travelling and living in Europe". Government of the United Kingdom. 19 January 2017.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "The government's negotiating objectives for exiting the EU: PM speech". Government of the United Kingdom. 17 January 2017.
- ↑ "Brexit: PM to trigger Article 50 by end of March". BBC. 2 October 2016.