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Summary:
The U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson has a no-deal Brexit scheduled for this Halloween. He has made abundantly clear that there are “no circumstances” that Brexit would not happen on 31 October. Many conservative MPs (members of parliament) feel Johnson is rushing Brexit and that it is reckless and damaging. They hope to bush a bill that would delay departure from the EU until 31 January. The bill these conservative MPs are pushing states an extension must be sought if the prime minister hasn’t passed a new Brexit agreement after 19 October. He must otherwise write to the president of the European council to request an extension, though he must accept any alternative extension offered by the EU.
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Given Boris’ and the U.K.’s reputation, many, including me, believe that Brexit will be delayed yet again and that it will not happen on 31 October as it is currently planned. In order for Brexit to happen on Halloween, Boris would have to have a meeting with European council on 17 October, and need to have an election before then, on 14 October. Despite this, Johnson claimed that the U.K. will have time to come up with any deal and that they shouldn’t need an election, which “I don’t want and you don’t want.”
Connections to US history:
This is very similar to the incompetence of American government and law. One example is how a bill becomes a law. A bill has to be voted on by the House of Representatives, and if it passes, it has to be voted on by the Senate. Even if it is voted on, the president can still veto it. It is a very long-winded process. Also, Boris Johnson is much like Donald Trump in many ways. He is incompetent, delusional, and he even looks like him. Many, including me, refer to him as “British Trump.”
Questions:
1) Do you think Brexit will happen by Halloween? Will it be delayed again?
2) Do you support Brexit?
3) What is your opinion on Boris Johnson (British Trump)?
I don't believe Brexit will occur by Halloween, because the complex trade issues that need to be resolved have not been agreed upon. I think it will be delayed again. I do not support Brexit. I believe in trade agreements and the advantages of open markets that the European Union enables. I think Boris Johnson is only looking out for a small group of British citizens that believe Brexit will be beneficial for them. However, economists and trade experts believe that Brexit will hurt the British economy in the long run.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Even though the EU has many problems (like article 13), it is overall better. Brexit supporters don't realise that by separating from the EU, they are separating from trade and imports with the EU.
DeleteI dont think brexit will occur on Halloween because these issues need to be agreed on. These issues will benefit the British citizens because boris johnson is looking out for them. But ultimatly I think this will hurt the british economy.
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that Brexit will on Halloween. I do not support Brexit because it will hurt the British economy in the long run.
ReplyDeleteI believe that brexit will not occur on halloween. I believe that this will hurt the countrys economy. Like Xander said, seperating from the EU will hurt their trade and imports with them, as well as their connections and relationships with other countris
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