The result of the Brexit referendum is one of the most controversial events in modern British Politics. The following piece will give a comprehensive breakdown of why Leave - no deal or otherwise, is the best option to restore British sovereignty and independence.
The European Union started as a trading union in 1957 under the Treaty of Rome; but today it has morphed into something far more powerful. Today, the European parliament has the power to pass laws which affect business regulation and finance - all done by a delegation of officials not elected by the British public.
Is this not a fundamental erosion of a nation’s right to dictate it’s own future? What right does a council of officials from Belgium, Germany, France, and Spain have to change laws which directly affect the United Kingdom? The answer, in a world which respects and upholds democracy in it’s undiluted form, is none.
EU domination over the United Kingdom comes in many forms. While the EU does facilitate free trade among fellow EU members, they have a stranglehold over the UK’s ability to trade with other major economies, including Japan, India and the USA. Brexit allows the United Kingdom to break free from a bloated, inefficient and ineffective bureaucracy which brings British policy-making to a grinding halt.
Leaving the EU allows Britain to seize control once again of the policies which shape the nation. It allows us to properly vet and control any immigration which flows through our borders - which includes letting in as little or as many people as the government of the time perceives necessary. Some Remainers argue this policy is by nature xenophobic - but there is nothing racist or xenophobic about seizing control of our borders, and allowing a democratically elected government to dictate the policies which affect how we live our lives.
It is utterly imperative that a second referendum does not take place, as it fundamentally undermines the democratic process established by our political system. A second referendum taking place, whether the result is in favour of Leave or Remain, sets a dangerous precedent which allows the government of the day to have dictatorial, anti-democratic powers in policy making.
Yes, leaving the European Union may have economic consequences for the United Kingdom. Supply chains may be temporarily disrupted, and the uncertainty may cause investment to stagnate, but what is the relevance of short-term economic disruption when compared to regaining the ability of a nation to self-govern? All of these factors clearly illustrate the importance of going through with the Brexit vote of the people.