According to a constitutional and European law expert Britain will not leave the EU as England and Wales voted against Scotland and Ireland, making the EU referendum result a draw.
Otherwise a move to break away from Europe could also break up the United Kingdom.
The Independent reports:
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London School of Economics’ Dr Jo Murkens pointed out Scotland and Northern Ireland voted clearly to remain in the EU, while voters in England and Wales opted to leave.
He said Brexit could be therefore be avoided with willing leadership – while warning Britain’s withdrawal from the EU could have devastating consequences for the country’s unity.
He said he could “see no way” any Prime Minister would go through with it.
“There would be no country left if we leave the EU,” Dr Murkens told the Evening Standard. “I see no way in which the UK can leave the EU and survive.”
Brexit going ahead would therefore fragment the Union, the scholar said, which has been in existence since 1707.
He added: “There’s no political will in Scotland and Northern Ireland to remain in the UK if it leaves the EU.”
“I can see no Prime Minister who would want to preside over the break-up of the United Kingdom.”
The political will in Scotland to detach from England and become independent has been strong for a number of years.
After defeat in the 2014 Scottish referendum, the Brexit vote – which altered the political status quo and galvanised support – gave nationalists a renewed opportunity to push for independence.
Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the Scottish National Party, announced plans for another independence referendum on the same day as the EU referendum results were announced.
In Northern Ireland – a region which has achieved peace after years of bitter conflict – there were also immediate calls for reunification. Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, of Sinn Fein, demanded a border poll on a united Ireland.
“The people of the north of Ireland have made it clear at the polls that they wish to remain in the EU,” said Mr McGuinness.
“This decision to drag us out of the European Union against our democratically expressed wishes has nothing to do with issues around the European institutions and everything to do with the civil war within the British Tory party.”
National leadership has also been thrown into doubt since the referendum, which sparked a leadership contest in both main parties.
Some commentators have suggested Boris Johnson also came to the same conclusion as Dr Murkens, which would provide a possible explanation for his surprise withdrawal from the Conservative leadership race on Thursday.
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Such a shame we were given pencils for voting in the referendum. Voting in Britain is not perfect and the leave vote, based on the information of manipulation by the remain campaigners e.g. fraudulent online polls, is more than likely to be higher than registered ‘officially.’
Such a shame we were given pencils for voting in the referendum. Voting in Britain is not perfect and the leave vote, based on the information of manipulation by the remain campaigners e.g. fraudulent online polls, is more than likely to be higher than registered ‘officially.’
Grow up, seriously, are we going to listen to someone with just a BA in Economics/Statistics, I don’t think so!
Grow up, seriously, are we going to listen to someone with just a BA in Economics/Statistics, I don’t think so!
Sep 19, 2000 Euro-federalists financed by US spy chiefs
The documents confirm suspicions voiced at the time that America was working aggressively behind the scenes to push Britain into a European state. One memorandum, dated July 26, 1950, gives instructions for a campaign to promote a fully fledged European parliament. It is signed by Gen William J Donovan, head of the American wartime Office of Strategic Services, precursor of the CIA.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/1356047/Euro-federalists-financed-by-US-spy-chiefs.html
May 29, 2016 BREXIT : End the EU, a CIA Covert Operation
Remain” or “Leave”? What does the UK’s EU Referendum—scheduled 23rd June—really amount to? Is it simply the opportunity for UK citizens to decide if Britain should stay in the European Union? Or is it something of greater significance, with broader and more serious implications? And just what is this thing called the EU anyway?
https://youtu.be/9otn_5LVQq8
Sep 19, 2000 Euro-federalists financed by US spy chiefs
The documents confirm suspicions voiced at the time that America was working aggressively behind the scenes to push Britain into a European state. One memorandum, dated July 26, 1950, gives instructions for a campaign to promote a fully fledged European parliament. It is signed by Gen William J Donovan, head of the American wartime Office of Strategic Services, precursor of the CIA.
May 29, 2016 BREXIT : End the EU, a CIA Covert Operation
Remain” or “Leave”? What does the UK’s EU Referendum—scheduled 23rd June—really amount to? Is it simply the opportunity for UK citizens to decide if Britain should stay in the European Union? Or is it something of greater significance, with broader and more serious implications? And just what is this thing called the EU anyway?
And if it had been 52% remain it would have been a “victory for the will of the people and democracy.” Now where did I put that fat EU research grant cheque to do a 15 year study to see if turkeys could vote for Christmas.
And if it had been 52% remain it would have been a “victory for the will of the people and democracy.” Now where did I put that fat EU research grant cheque to do a 15 year study to see if turkeys could vote for Christmas.