Stories of Brexit


Leaving the European Union is the most significant change in UK policy in a generation. As we pass the 100-day mark since the end of the transition period, 10 people from across the UK tell us in their own words how Brexit has affected them.

We tell the story of a business owner whose company faces closure as he struggles to reach his customers in Europe; we hear from a classical musician unable to ply their trade; we hear from a farmer concerned about what the future holds for their farm. And many more.

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These ten people are not extraordinary. Their experiences are not unique. They – the farmers, fishers, entrepreneurs, community champions and artists – are what makes the UK special and who drives our economy.

The ten people in this report, and the millions like them, face an uncertain future after Brexit. There is no quick fix for resolving their issues. But this report sets out a handful of urgent measures the government can put in place to soften the blow felt by many

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Key Issues

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Citizens' Rights

Many EU citizens haven’t registered for settled status. Write to your local councillor to ensure EU citizens are made aware time is running out.

Erasmus

Don’t deprive our children of opportunities, sign the petition asking the government to participate as an eTwinning country.

Farming

Farmers need our support – sign the petition calling on the government to match the funding that farmers would have received from the EU.

Fishing

Fishers are drowning in red tape, unable to sell their catch on the EU market – tweet your MP calling for more help for fishing communities.

Equality

The government must put equality and justice at the heart of its replacements for EU funding – write to your MP!

Environment

It’s vital the government commits to maintaining EU environmental standards and takes a lead in the global fight against climate change. Sign the petition now.

Business

Brexit has created red tape, costs, and other barriers to trade risking the future of thousands of small businesses and the jobs and communities they sustain. Take action now.

Music and the Arts

UK musicians face increased costs and paperwork to tour the EU – tweet your MP calling for post-Brexit touring visas.

Northern Ireland

The hold-ups at the GB-NI border are causing major trade disruption and exacerbating community tensions – write to your MP to call on the government to sign an agreement with the EU on common standards that would address these concerns.

Refugee Rights

No child should be separated from their family – sign the petition to ensure child refugees can be reunited with their families post-Brexit.