We are just hours away from voting and
the results of the EU in / out referendum being known.
Whilst there are so many other issues on the
in / out argument, political campaigning / spin and the media have effectively
made it come down to two main points – migration and economic benefit.
I wrote in February 2016 about the financial
implication and figures behind Migration (Brexit: It’s Not All About
Immigration http://stevesmithlive.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/brexit-its-not-all-about-immigration.html ) which I hope gives some perspective.
I also wrote a few weeks ago about the financial cost to
the UK to be part of the EU without there being any hard facts on the financial
benefit (The Opportunity Cost of EU http://stevesmithlive.blogspot.com.es/2016/06/eu-opportunity-cost.html
).
It is disappointing that so many of the key
issues have barely seen the light of day but that is the state of politics in
modern day Britain. However, my biggest disappointment is how little air time
has been given to informing the electorate what a ‘new world’ exit
of the EU would look like so that we could make an informed decision on which
earns a vote.
At the end of the day, it all boils down to
what issues matter to you most and who you believe.
Happy voting!
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