BBC Young Reporter @ LCS

The EU and the British flag are separated, like they will be on March 29th

Closed boarders and stock market falls are expected out of Brexit. But what will actually happen and is there anything to be optimistic about?

For one, if the stock market does fall, it means more accessibility for the general public as the value of stock will fall by around 75%. If the stock value rises, then this means that whilst people will struggle to buy stocks for a good price, those who have some will experience a major profit margin. Either way, the general population will not be negatively affected.

Many are angered at closed borders, as this means that Asylum Seekers will struggle even more to get into our country. This is controversial, as many believe that freedom to come in and out of countries in the EU is a bad thing. “Open borders are not good, as you do not know who you are letting in. There is less ability to keep track of the people in our country. There is less security checks because of open borders, meaning that it is easier for people to traffic people and also smuggle things like drugs into our country.” Abi, a concerned citizen, aged 42, said. So, if we can trust people, it seems that open borders are a very good idea, but with the amount of criminals and traffickers coming in, it seems that closed borders are a wise idea which is thinking ahead for our country’s future.

“Brexit will change our country forever, but I cannot say what my views are as some may see it as biased. Nobody knows for certain what will happen, and some people make up rumours about what will happen”.

Mr Venkatesh - Headteacher

Brexit, in theory, will save Britain millions every year. In 2016 alone, we gave the EU £13.1bn, and received a fraction of that back, £4.5bn meaning we gave the EU a net contribution of £8.5bn. This is not taking into account the free trade that saves us millions even billions, and the inward investment, which means that companies are investing in this country, and that we can trade with other EU members without tariffs and restrictions

Mr Venkatesh, a head-teacher at a comprehensive secondary school, tells us that he believes that Brexit is a unique situation that no country has ever been in. “Brexit will change our country forever, but I cannot say what my views are as some may see it as biased. Nobody knows for certain what will happen, and some people make up rumours about what will happen”.

Consequently, whilst we know that something drastic will happen on March 29th, we cannot be sure for the fate of our country, but we can hopefully find some positivity in the situation.