" I am on my knees. I no longer know what to do because I have abandoned my studies and I cannot continue to campaign against the exit from the European Union. These disillusioned words are those of Madeleina Kay, alias super-EU girl, blue-haired anti-Brexit activist who has so far scoured the protests. The young Sheffield resident dreams today of leaving the country.
Other pro-European activists prefer to continue the fight. Steve Bray for example, installed for three and a half years in front of the parliament, top hat on the head and megaphone in hand. Now, when he sounds his voice of stentor, it is no longer to shout “stop Brexit” but to tease the politicians who pass: “When Brexit will collapse the country, you will be responsible! "
"Brexit is a question of freedom"
This numismatist intends to keep coming, every Wednesday, day of questions to the government in the House of Commons, to "tell people that they are not obliged to accept Brexit". Much to the surprise of passers-by in favor of divorce, such as Laurie, a pensioner from Southampton: “I imagine that these demonstrators have nothing better to do. Finally, we are advancing to leave the European Union… We are going to go in one direction. Good or not, that, we'll see. The retiree will not be celebrating Brexit tonight, but may be watching the countdown on Downing Street on TV.
Lance Forman, he, a former conservative MEP, "will have a ski drink while looking at the European Union from above". The head of the company is delighted to be today "a small piece in the puzzle of history". It will take time, he believes, to undo the forty years of the European Union. Ultimately, the CEO hopes for less restrictive standards. “Brexit is a question of freedom. "
"A Brexit without agreement remains possible"
Freedom already used on Facebook by thousands of people who are mobilizing in "re-join" groups to join the European Union. The prospect leaves many Europhiles skeptical, like Thomas Cole, ex-leader of the campaign for a second referendum. To campaign, he left his "dream job" at the European Commission. Today the thirty-something is looking for a job.
"Joining the EU again is not a short-term project ... not before Brexit has really been tested in practice. If the consequences are not too negative, difficult to defend a return. On the other hand, if it is a catastrophe ... "Longer-term question, probably to be asked after the mandate of the pro-Brexit Boris Johnson, which ends in 2024." The pro-Europeans should now try to weigh for a relationship the as close as possible between London and Brussels. Because the discussion on the new relationship will not start until March, with important implications, especially for the economy.
“For us a Brexit without agreement remains possible, alarms Cécile Reinaud, patron of the brand for pregnant women Séraphine, which exports to forty countries. With problems at the borders, slowdowns in sending parcels… ”Conversely, the prospect of seeing the emergence of a Singapore-on-Thames, a sort of tax and social paradise at the gates of Europe, is something to rejoice in. other economic players. In the meantime opinion remains very divided on Brexit. “Should the UK leave the EU? Asked a BMG Research survey three weeks ago. No, 47%, yes 43%. Since the 2016 referendum, each camp represents more or less half. The only one to clearly increase? That of the "uncertain". Today it represents more than 10% of respondents.