Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should the UK have remained in the EU?
Position‹2 of 2

No, the UK should have left the EU

This position holds that the UK was right to leave the EU. It argues that leaving served Britain's economic interests, that it allowed the UK to strengthen control of its borders, and that fears over the Irish border were overstated and need not have blocked Brexit.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. The UK strengthened its borders by leaving the EU
    Membership in the EU allows seemingly unchecked travel between all of the countries within the union. This free travel leads to increased terrorist activity. The UK strengthened its borders by leaving the EU and not allowing foreign agents to terrorize its citizens.
  2. The UK should have left the EU for economic reasons
    The Pound is a stronger and more valuable form of currency than the Euro. The UK was justified in leaving the EU because it strengthened its legal tender and allowed the UK to negotiate its own trade deals. These trade deals do not need to meet EU standards and may be more beneficial to the UK.
  3. The UK does not need to worry about Ireland when it comes to Brexit
    The UK's relationship with Ireland is irrelevant when it comes to Brexit. Ireland relies on the UK, and the British government should not worry about Ireland's EU status.