EU referendum: the beginning, not the end, of Brexiteers’ problems
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Date
2016Metadata
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Abstract
On 23 June 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union. The
referendum outcome triggered resignation of Prime Minister Dav
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id Cameron and his replacement by former Home Secretary There-
sa May. This brief enquires into why Cameron lost the referendum
battle and what the major challenges facing the new prime min-
ister are. May, who supported the ‘Remain’ campaign, will have
to prove that she can deliver Brexit. That will not be an easy task,
with obstacles at home and abroad. Scotland and Northern Ire-
land voted to remain in the EU, and their reluctance to leave the
EU could complicate May’s plans. PM May will also find it difficult
to win hearts in Brussels. Britain tested the patience of the EU in-
stitutions with its reform demands, and Brussels will be reluctant
to make things easier for the UK in Brexit talks. Member-states
may be more receptive to Britain’s concerns, but the UK will prob-
ably not be offered any special treatment
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