EU referendum, brexit and the aftermath

You are reading a single comment by @Charlie_L and its replies. Click here to read the full conversation.

•

Charlie_L

I'm surprised that the plan to end "free movement" for EU nationals the day after a no deal Brexit has not caused more fuss. Are the Tories really planning to cut off their ready supply of au-pairs, cleaners and low paid slaves at a stroke? Is this a real policy option or just a blackmail threat as part of their negotiating strategy with the EU?

Details here
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/end-of-free-movement-after-no-deal-brexit-risks-another-windrush-scandal-ttp0s03tw

A Home Office spokesman said that the paper did not reflect current government thinking and insisted that free movement would come to an end on the day that Britain leaves the EU. Priti Patel, the home secretary, is drawing up a new option for ending free movement on October 31.

and

The Times has been told that Dominic Cummings, Mr Johnson’s most senior adviser, wants to announce an immediate end to free movement after October 31, whether Britain leaves with or without a deal.

also here

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/aug/19/threat-to-end-freedom-of-movement-overnight-reckless-say-eu-citizens

•

Oliver Schick in reply to @Charlie_L

It's fairly transparently their lack of imagination at play--they're basically trying exactly the same stupid nonsense as May, only trying to be more menacing. It won't work.
•

Dammit in reply to @Charlie_L

It’s a hostage taking gambit- they’re promising to make life incredibly tough for EU citizens/deport them unless the EU backs down.
•

Bernhard in reply to @Charlie_L

I'm surprised there has been no chat on what happens for UK passport holders wanting to travel to the EU! Our freedom of movement is being ended but no-one is saying that or asking the questions.

About

Avatar for Charlie_L @Charlie_L started