On Monday, March 20th, the UK notified the EU that it plans to invoke Article 50. This article will begin the official negotiations for Brexit between the UK and the European Union.
In June of 2016, the UK made decided to leave the EU, and so “Next Wednesday, the government will deliver on that decision and formally start the process by triggering Article 50," (David Davis, Brexit Secretary of the UK). The government is very excited for the deal that will work for all nation/region of the UK, as well as for all of Europe. They feel the UK will do much better if they leave the EU (European Union). However, many oppose the idea of Brexit, stating that it would be disastrous for the country. The European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker warned that “other member states will realize it’s not worth leaving the EU after they see the deal the UK gets” (CNN). Another person opposing the Brexit is Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who has demanded a second vote on Scottish independence. I think that Brexit is a very serious decision for the UK. It could have good and bad consequences. I also think that Scotland should be given a second vote on whether or not to leave the UK. Source: http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/20/europe/brexit-eu-juncker-uk/index.html
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Ansa
3/21/2017 01:01:15 pm
This is a really impactful moment for the UK. I also think a lot more thought should be put on the decision. Good article!
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Marie
3/22/2017 12:56:49 pm
This is really interesting, great article!
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