Living in Scotland at the moment I heard a lot about the Brexit situation, it is a very hot topic especially over here where 62% of the voters voted to remain in the European Union.
I thought I should ask one Scottish and one English friends there thoughts about the Brexit.
I have asked them three questions :
- What do you think about the Brexit situation ?
- Do you think that Scotland should leave the UK to join the EU back ?
- Do you think that leaving the EU will impact your life ? If yes how ?
Ailish 18 years old, form Isle of Bute (a small island on the west coast of Scotland) :
« I was not in favour of the Brexit vote as i voted to remain as part of the EU. I do not feel like Britain will be able to cope without some support from the EU, however, i have never lived in a Britain that was not part of the EU so i am somewhat inexperienced in a way.
I do not believe this would be the right time for Scotland to be independent from Britain. The EU have made it clear they would not welcome Scotland back into the EU even if we were independent from Britain anyway. In 2014 i voted for Scotland to be independent but that was because we would still be part of the EU. I do not believe Scotland would have the resources to survive on it’s own, separate from Britain and the EU.
I believe Brexit will have an impact on my life, especially as a student. When i get into my 3rd or 4th year i may get the opportunity to study abroad, like Alexandra. However this will be made more difficult and more expensive as it will not be as simple to travel abroad. »
Chris, 21 years old, from England :
” Terrible, I expected us to stay in and found out that we’re going to leave. Very disappointed.
I’d prefer Scotland to stay with us, but seeing our current situation, I wouldn’t surprised if they leave, it’s their decision after all.
To some degree, yes I think there will be a difference. Travel will be more expensive, and international job opportunities might be a little more awkward than if we were still in the EU.”
