Essay (1) Flashcards
(22 cards)
In 2016 how did Scotland vote in the EU Referendum and how did England vote?
Scotland = 62% Remain / England = 53.4% Leave
As a Result of the Referendum decision, Which two industries will be heavily affected and how many people are employed/ involved in each industry?
Farming (67,000) / Fishing (4,800)
How much do farmers get in Scotland from EU subsidies AND say who you think should have to cover that money upon leaving the EU
£3.3 billion 2014 -2020. It should be the UK who has to cover this.
What is the view from the Scottish Fisherman’s Federation about leaving the EU?
Leave as it would provide new jobs and allow them to control their own waters
What impact do you feel BREXIT will have on Scotland?
Scottish economy is yet to feel the full impact
How many EU citizens were residing in the UK?
3.7 million
According to the survey from the British Social Attitude, What was the reason most people voted leave?
3,000 people surveyed said they feared immigration.
Describe how much money EU immigrants contribute to the economy a year and over a longer period of time
over £2,000 a year / £72,000 Lifespan
Which country has the highest number of residents living in the UK and what could be lost if many of these people are no longer allowed to stay or come back?
Polish (900,000) / People would be homeless, loss of culture + workforce
Do you think Britain will gain or loss as a result of removing the freedom of movement?
Loss as a lot of crucial jobs like doctors and nurses and carers will become vacant and would need to be filled as soon as possible and until that is done the countries economy would be lowered.
What is a free trade agreement?
an agreement between countries which lowers the overall cost of trade such as most goods between the countries.
How much money did the UK make from trading with the EU, when it was part of it, and what % of the UK’s total trade was with the EU prior to leaving, 2020?
£274 billion / 44% went to the EU
How much did Scotland make from being apart of the EU in terms of trade, prior to leaving, 2020?
£34 billion / 50%
As a result of BREXIT, what is a negative implication for trade?
Trade deals must be made from scratch meaning it would take longer / Irish border still connected to the EU
As a result of BREXIT, what is a positive implication for trade?
Australia deal valued at £20.1 billion which would help boost UK industries.
What will be more beneficial to the UK in terms of trade, Leaving or Staying in the EU?
Remain as trade is easier and benefits the country much more in terms of trade / Irish border isn’t a problem then.
Explain what the word Sovereignty means
Ability to control yourself
What sorts of rules did the EU make the UK follow in the history of the UK’s membership?
- EU Climate Laws
- Working time
- Laws for Rights of Employees
What is the ‘Leavers’ POV, in terms of what the UK will be able to do in terms of a greater level of sovereignty?
Able to re-establish a Great Britain
What is the ‘Remainers’ POV, in terms of the UK gaining more sovereignty?
We have made a big sacrifice by leaving this big superpower.
What is more important; Gaining the ability to decide what you do as a country vs the ability to have a louder voice in a large community?
Louder voice as if the country was to be in some sort of financial issues they will have the EU to back them up.
Will leaving the EU be positive or negative or both?
I would say Negative as we are leaving a lot more beneficial things behind in the EU and we would be on our own with no support which could lead to more issues.
