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The EU referendum vote on Thursday 23rd June is set to shape the generations to come as we decide whether to stay a part of the European Union, or to leave. In a vote that is dividing the country I can only hope that we remain a part of this incredibly important movement, but that the debate surrounding the referendum gives our government the wakeup call it so desperately needs.
In 1993 the EU was formed, although it looked a lot different from how it looks now – with 28 countries now a part of the world’s largest peace project – it’s fair to say that the EU has a lot of attractive qualities, but the freedom of money, travel, work and residency is a major factor for most people.
Being a part of the EU grants us ease of movement between each of the 28 countries but with the recent immigrant crisis I fear that this referendum couldn’t have come at a worse time as the Vote Leave campaign promises to tighten our borders and decrease the number of immigrants in the UK. However, this is not true as a call for a points system much like that of Australia would potentially increase immigrants.
Nash Riggins of The Independent said “Vote Leave’s insinuation that a points-based system will somehow slash net migration is complete and utter nonsense. Immigrants are the lifeblood of Britain’s biggest industries and most crucial public services. That means if Vote Leave wants to let migrants in the country based on our economic needs, we’re going to need even more foreigners living and working in Britain than we’ve already got.”
Vote Remain on the other hand is focusing on the importance of the EU’s funding of scientific research, the environment, our equal rights, farming industries and music. The opposition will argue that the money we pay to be a part of the EU could be better spent within our country, but the money we invest into the EU is returned to us fourfold in grants, business, workers and culture.
“Europe has given us colleagues, housemates, neighbours, partners and friends. People who’ve built our homes, enriched our universities, nursed our families and transformed the cultural life of our cities. We’ve put up with everything from a misguided war on terror, a global recession, and unequal austerity. We’re not prepared to let an older privileged generation gamble with the EU too.” – We Are Europe
Wherever you sit on the referendum be sure to make a stand as your vote is incredibly important. Find out more information in this easy guide.
