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Calculated Shard: 121 (from laksa026)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa121.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ig.com/en/financial-events/brexit/pros-and-cons-of-brexit\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.ig.com/en/financial-events/brexit/pros-and-cons-of-brexit\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.ig.com\/en\/financial-events\/brexit\/pros-and-cons-of-brexit","crawl_time":1776452097,"first_indexed_time":1604479216,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,ig!www,\/en\/financial-events\/brexit\/pros-and-cons-of-brexit s443","src_root_hash":"18243280799424100921","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What are the Pros and Cons of Brexit? | IG | IG International","meta_descriptions":["Pros and cons of Brexit"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Benefits of being in the EU: the debate\nThe Brexit process began when the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a 2016 referendum. Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU.\nHere we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020.\nLearn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders\nBenefits of being in the EU: the debate\nThe Brexit process began when the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a 2016 referendum. Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU.\nHere we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020.\nLearn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders\nRemain\nThough unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place.\nThe arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership.\nKey arguments for remain\nForeign affairs\nAs part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU.\nSovereignty\nBritain has proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas.\nSecurity\nA union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime.\nMoney\nEuropean businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector.\nTrade\nEU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states.\nBusiness\nFree trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow.\nJobs\nMillions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour.\nConsumer goods\nThe average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU.\nLeave\nWhile the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams.\nKey arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US.\nForeign affairs\nContinued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).\nSovereignty\nBritain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed.\nSecurity\nSome in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU.\nMoney\nEU membership fees - amounting to billions - could be repurposed and spent on issues that matter most to the British people, like funding for the NHS.\nTrade\nMembership of the EU keeps Britain from fully capitalising on trade with other major economies such as Japan, India and the US.\nBusiness\nThe EU subjects Britain to slow and inflexible bureaucratic red tape, making it more prohibitive for smaller companies to do business.\nJobs\nImproved global trade agreements and more selective immigration could have a positive effect on the British job market.\nConsumer goods\nEU VAT contributions and agricultural subsidies policies cost UK consumers hundreds of pounds each year.\nRemain\nThough unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place.\nThe arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership.\nKey arguments for remain\nForeign affairs\nAs part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU.\nSovereignty\nBritain proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas.\nSecurity\nA union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime.\nMoney\nEuropean businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector.\nTrade\nEU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states.\nBusiness\nFree trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow.\nJobs\nMillions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour.\nConsumer goods\nThe average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU.\nLeave\nWhile the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams.\nKey arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US.\nForeign affairs\nContinued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).\nSovereignty\nBritain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed.\nSecurity\nSome in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU.\nMoney\nEU membership fees - amounting to billions - could be repurposed and spent on issues that matter most to the British people, like funding for the NHS.\nTrade\nMembership of the EU keeps Britain from fully capitalising on trade with other major economies such as Japan, India and the US.\nBusiness\nThe EU subjects Britain to slow and inflexible bureaucratic red tape, making it more prohibitive for smaller companies to do business.\nJobs\nImproved global trade agreements and more selective immigration could have a positive effect on the British job market.\nConsumer goods\nEU VAT contributions and agricultural subsidies policies cost UK consumers hundreds of pounds each year.\nDiscover trading opportunities around Brexit – and download our free checklist – to learn how to profit from upcoming volatility and hedge against downside risk.\nYou might be interested in…\nThe latest analysis and insights from our in-house experts\nDiscover our award-winning web-based platform and natively-designed apps for tablet and mobile\nSee the major upcoming macroeconomic events and set alerts accordingly","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.ig.com\/en\/financial-events\/brexit\/pros-and-cons-of-brexit#main-content)\n\nCFDs are complex instruments. 71% of retail client accounts lose money when trading CFDs, with this investment provider. 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Here are the sticking points that were most important to the remain and leave camps during the Brexit process.\n\nGot questions? Chat with us anytime via [web chat](https:\/\/www.ig.com\/en\/financial-events\/brexit\/pros-and-cons-of-brexit) or [WhatsApp](https:\/\/wa.me\/message\/Y3X4LB3MTP2BJ1) to get started.\n\n![](https:\/\/a.c-dn.net\/c\/content\/dam\/publicsites\/igcom\/uk\/images\/ContentImage\/content2\/PSO_event_header_brexit.jpg\/jcr:content\/renditions\/original-size.webp)\n\n## Benefits of being in the EU: the debate\nThe Brexit process began when the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a 2016 referendum. 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Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU.\n\nHere we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020.\n\n[Learn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders](https:\/\/www.ig.com\/en\/financial-events\/brexit)\n\n## **Remain**\nThough unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place.\n\nThe arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership.\n## Key arguments for remain\n### Foreign affairs\nAs part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU.\n\n### Sovereignty\nBritain has proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas.\n\n### Security\nA union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime.\n\n### Money\nEuropean businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector.\n\n### Trade\nEU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states.\n\n### Business\nFree trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow.\n\n### Jobs\nMillions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour.\n\n### Consumer goods\nThe average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU.\n\n## **Leave**\nWhile the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams.\n\nKey arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US.\n## Key arguments for leave\n### Foreign affairs\nContinued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).\n\n### Sovereignty\nBritain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed.\n\n### Security\nSome in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU.\n\n### Money\nEU membership fees - amounting to billions - could be repurposed and spent on issues that matter most to the British people, like funding for the NHS.\n\n### Trade\nMembership of the EU keeps Britain from fully capitalising on trade with other major economies such as Japan, India and the US.\n\n### Business\nThe EU subjects Britain to slow and inflexible bureaucratic red tape, making it more prohibitive for smaller companies to do business.\n\n### Jobs\nImproved global trade agreements and more selective immigration could have a positive effect on the British job market.\n\n### Consumer goods\nEU VAT contributions and agricultural subsidies policies cost UK consumers hundreds of pounds each year.\n\n## **Remain**\nThough unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place.\n\nThe arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership.\n## Key arguments for remain\n### Foreign affairs\nAs part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU.\n\n### Sovereignty\nBritain proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas.\n\n### Security\nA union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime.\n\n### Money\nEuropean businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector.\n\n### Trade\nEU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states.\n\n### Business\nFree trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow.\n\n### Jobs\nMillions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour.\n\n### Consumer goods\nThe average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU.\n\n## **Leave**\nWhile the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams.\n\nKey arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US.\n## Key arguments for leave\n### Foreign affairs\nContinued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).\n\n### Sovereignty\nBritain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed.\n\n### Security\nSome in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU.\n\n### Money\nEU membership fees - 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Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU.\n\nHere we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020.\n\n[Learn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders](https:\/\/www.ig.com\/en\/financial-events\/brexit)\n\n## Benefits of being in the EU: the debate\nThe Brexit process began when the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a 2016 referendum. Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU.\n\nHere we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020.\n\n[Learn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders](https:\/\/www.ig.com\/en\/financial-events\/brexit)\n\n## **Remain**\nThough unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place.\n\nThe arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership.\n\nKey arguments for remain\n\n### Foreign affairs\nAs part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU.\n\n### Sovereignty\nBritain has proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas.\n\n### Security\nA union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime.\n\n### Money\nEuropean businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector.\n\n### Trade\nEU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states.\n\n### Business\nFree trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow.\n\n### Jobs\nMillions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. 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Benefits of being in the EU: the debate The Brexit process began when the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a 2016 referendum. Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU. Here we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020. Learn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders Benefits of being in the EU: the debate The Brexit process began when the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a 2016 referendum. Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU. Here we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020. Learn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders Remain Though unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place. The arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership. Key arguments for remain Foreign affairs As part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU. Sovereignty Britain has proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas. Security A union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime. Money European businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector. Trade EU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states. Business Free trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow. Jobs Millions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour. Consumer goods The average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU. Leave While the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams. Key arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US. Foreign affairs Continued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Sovereignty Britain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed. Security Some in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU. Money EU membership fees - amounting to billions - could be repurposed and spent on issues that matter most to the British people, like funding for the NHS. Trade Membership of the EU keeps Britain from fully capitalising on trade with other major economies such as Japan, India and the US. Business The EU subjects Britain to slow and inflexible bureaucratic red tape, making it more prohibitive for smaller companies to do business. Jobs Improved global trade agreements and more selective immigration could have a positive effect on the British job market. Consumer goods EU VAT contributions and agricultural subsidies policies cost UK consumers hundreds of pounds each year. Remain Though unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place. The arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership. Key arguments for remain Foreign affairs As part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU. Sovereignty Britain proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas. Security A union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime. Money European businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector. Trade EU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states. Business Free trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow. Jobs Millions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour. Consumer goods The average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU. Leave While the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams. Key arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US. Foreign affairs Continued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Sovereignty Britain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed. Security Some in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU. Money EU membership fees - amounting to billions - could be repurposed and spent on issues that matter most to the British people, like funding for the NHS. Trade Membership of the EU keeps Britain from fully capitalising on trade with other major economies such as Japan, India and the US. Business The EU subjects Britain to slow and inflexible bureaucratic red tape, making it more prohibitive for smaller companies to do business. Jobs Improved global trade agreements and more selective immigration could have a positive effect on the British job market. Consumer goods EU VAT contributions and agricultural subsidies policies cost UK consumers hundreds of pounds each year. Discover trading opportunities around Brexit – and download our free checklist – to learn how to profit from upcoming volatility and hedge against downside risk. You might be interested in… The latest analysis and insights from our in-house experts Discover our award-winning web-based platform and natively-designed apps for tablet and mobile See the major upcoming macroeconomic events and set alerts accordingly

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[Learn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders](https://www.ig.com/en/financial-events/brexit) ## Benefits of being in the EU: the debate The Brexit process began when the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a 2016 referendum. Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU. Here we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020. [Learn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders](https://www.ig.com/en/financial-events/brexit) ## **Remain** Though unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place. The arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership. ## Key arguments for remain ### Foreign affairs As part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU. ### Sovereignty Britain has proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas. ### Security A union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime. ### Money European businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector. ### Trade EU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states. ### Business Free trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow. ### Jobs Millions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour. ### Consumer goods The average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU. ## **Leave** While the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams. Key arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US. ## Key arguments for leave ### Foreign affairs Continued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). ### Sovereignty Britain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed. ### Security Some in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU. ### Money EU membership fees - amounting to billions - could be repurposed and spent on issues that matter most to the British people, like funding for the NHS. ### Trade Membership of the EU keeps Britain from fully capitalising on trade with other major economies such as Japan, India and the US. ### Business The EU subjects Britain to slow and inflexible bureaucratic red tape, making it more prohibitive for smaller companies to do business. ### Jobs Improved global trade agreements and more selective immigration could have a positive effect on the British job market. ### Consumer goods EU VAT contributions and agricultural subsidies policies cost UK consumers hundreds of pounds each year. ## **Remain** Though unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place. The arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership. ## Key arguments for remain ### Foreign affairs As part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU. ### Sovereignty Britain proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas. ### Security A union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime. ### Money European businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector. ### Trade EU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states. ### Business Free trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow. ### Jobs Millions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour. ### Consumer goods The average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU. ## **Leave** While the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams. Key arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US. ## Key arguments for leave ### Foreign affairs Continued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). ### Sovereignty Britain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed. ### Security Some in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU. ### Money EU membership fees - amounting to billions - could be repurposed and spent on issues that matter most to the British people, like funding for the NHS. ### Trade Membership of the EU keeps Britain from fully capitalising on trade with other major economies such as Japan, India and the US. ### Business The EU subjects Britain to slow and inflexible bureaucratic red tape, making it more prohibitive for smaller companies to do business. ### Jobs Improved global trade agreements and more selective immigration could have a positive effect on the British job market. ### Consumer goods EU VAT contributions and agricultural subsidies policies cost UK consumers hundreds of pounds each year. 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## Benefits of being in the EU: the debate The Brexit process began when the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a 2016 referendum. Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU. Here we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020. [Learn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders](https://www.ig.com/en/financial-events/brexit) ## Benefits of being in the EU: the debate The Brexit process began when the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a 2016 referendum. Following the vote, there was four years of debate about the best scenario for a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU. Here we present the main arguments for remain and leave before the UK left the EU on 31 December 2020. [Learn about the opportunities Brexit offers traders](https://www.ig.com/en/financial-events/brexit) ## **Remain** Though unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place. The arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership. Key arguments for remain ### Foreign affairs As part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU. ### Sovereignty Britain has proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas. ### Security A union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime. ### Money European businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector. ### Trade EU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states. ### Business Free trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow. ### Jobs Millions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour. ### Consumer goods The average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU. ## **Leave** While the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams. Key arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US. ### Foreign affairs Continued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). ### Sovereignty Britain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed. ### Security Some in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU. ### Money EU membership fees - amounting to billions - could be repurposed and spent on issues that matter most to the British people, like funding for the NHS. ### Trade Membership of the EU keeps Britain from fully capitalising on trade with other major economies such as Japan, India and the US. ### Business The EU subjects Britain to slow and inflexible bureaucratic red tape, making it more prohibitive for smaller companies to do business. ### Jobs Improved global trade agreements and more selective immigration could have a positive effect on the British job market. ### Consumer goods EU VAT contributions and agricultural subsidies policies cost UK consumers hundreds of pounds each year. ## **Remain** Though unsuccessful in garnering enough votes in the referendum, the remain camp have continued to advocate for a close relationship with the EU in the form of a departure from the EU with a deal in place. The arguments for remaining in the EU focus on the benefits of being part of a wider union, and the security and favourable trading relationship made possible through EU membership. Key arguments for remain ### Foreign affairs As part of a community of 500 million people, Britain could have greater influence over international matters as a member of the EU. ### Sovereignty Britain proved that it could opt out of some EU policies which it considers counterintuitive, such as adoption of the euro, the Schengen Agreement and enforced migrant quotas. ### Security A union better equips Britain to tackle threats to security, including terrorism and cross-border crime. ### Money European businesses invest billions of pounds in the UK every year, both in the public sector and private sector. ### Trade EU membership provides Britain access to the European single market, which is invaluable for trade and enables the easy movement of goods, services and people across member states. ### Business Free trade within the EU reduces barriers and enables companies to grow. ### Jobs Millions of British jobs are linked to Europe and could be put at risk. Some sectors such as nursing and manufacturing could experience a slump in skilled labour. ### Consumer goods The average person in Britain saves hundreds each year thanks to lower prices of goods and services facilitated by the EU. ## **Leave** While the leave campaign succeeded in the referendum, negotiating a deal with the EU proved difficult – though one was eventually agreed to by both negotiating teams. Key arguments for why the UK should leave the EU included greater control over foreign affairs, greater national sovereignty and the potential for glitzy new trade deals with countries like the US. ### Foreign affairs Continued EU membership would limit Britain’s international influence, ruling out an independent seat at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). ### Sovereignty Britain will have more control of its laws and regulations, without the risk of having counterintuitive European policies forcefully imposed. ### Security Some in the Leave camp believe that Britain’s domestic security could benefit from full border controls, which it would hope to gain outside the EU. ### Money EU membership fees - amounting to billions - could be repurposed and spent on issues that matter most to the British people, like funding for the NHS. ### Trade Membership of the EU keeps Britain from fully capitalising on trade with other major economies such as Japan, India and the US. ### Business The EU subjects Britain to slow and inflexible bureaucratic red tape, making it more prohibitive for smaller companies to do business. ### Jobs Improved global trade agreements and more selective immigration could have a positive effect on the British job market. ### Consumer goods EU VAT contributions and agricultural subsidies policies cost UK consumers hundreds of pounds each year. Discover trading opportunities around Brexit – and download our free checklist – to learn how to profit from upcoming volatility and hedge against downside risk. You might be interested in… The latest analysis and insights from our in-house experts Discover our award-winning web-based platform and natively-designed apps for tablet and mobile See the major upcoming macroeconomic events and set alerts accordingly

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