Brexit: How Did We Get Here (and How We Hope it Will End)
On March 29, 2019, the U.K. is scheduled to exit the European Union (Brexit). But no one has any idea what is actually going to happen.
My fellow expats and immigrants and I are worried about our future legal status in the U.K., which we have made our home. Business owners, especially farmers, are losing business contracts due to economic uncertainty. Mental health issues are on the rise. People are stockpiling food. In recent days, journalists have been comparing the U.K. to Venezuela!
A lot of the news stories about Brexit are wonky and confusing, so I invited my British friend, Mark Robson, to come on the Postcard Academy podcast to explain what Brexit means in language everyone can understand.
In part one, Mark and I dive into some European history to explain how Brexit came to be. In part 2, we talk about how it feels to be living in England during this crazy time, which has been described as serious as WWII, and we share our predictions and dreams for the U.K.
Listen to the show to hear the whole story (subscribe here for free). Below, you’ll find some useful links for more Brexit info.
Power to the people. Mark and I at the People’s March in October 2018.
This smiling gent brought his giant stereo to the march, causing an impromptu dance party to break out. Best. Day. Ever.
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