The Asian Voice has given an impartial account (June 11, p 16) of pros and cons of both ‘vote-remain’ and ‘vote-leave’ campaigns. The English represent about 85% of UK population. Their preference will determine the consequences of the referendum.
Victory of Brexit will lead to EU political leaders hardening their attitude toward Britain and start of conflict of interest between the two sides. The Brexiters instead of taking control would in reality lose control because in trade negotiation EU leaders would do everything to extract the maximum concession from the UK since EU is the biggest market in the world. In consequence Britain is likely to come out with less favourable conditions than it now enjoys within EU.
It is obvious the vast majority of Scots will vote for staying within EU. If the English were to go for Brexit it would be interpreted as anti-Scottish. It will be the start of Break-up of the UK.
Illegal immigration to Britain is likely to increase because EU countries would prefer to let these people go to the UK thus reducing their problem.
In case of NHS Michael Gove’s policy is to privatise the service. Boris Johnson wants people to pay for doctors’ service. If they come to power the state of NHS would deteriorate..
The world has come to realise that the way forward is through cooperation and interdependence. The Asian countries are working for free trade within Asia. The South American countries are trying for the same. If the English were to turn their back to EU it would be a retrograde step. It will be little England, not Great Britain.
Jatindra Saha
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