The EU referendum, undoubtedly the most significant democratic decision of our time, carries vast implications for future generations. It forces us to introspect and contemplate the kind of nation we aspire to be. Will we continue to be outward-looking, collaborating with others to achieve greater success? Or will we shut ourselves off from our friends and neighbors, especially during times of global uncertainty?
Many of us, from small art galleries to major blockbusters, have been involved in projects that would not have been possible without EU funding and cross-border collaboration. The EU not only strengthens Britain but also amplifies our imagination and creativity. Walking away from the EU would severely undermine our global creative achievements. But what does “Out” really mean? Leaving the EU would thrust millions of individuals working in the creative industries, both in the UK and abroad, into the unknown. It would also negatively impact those who benefit from the vibrancy of Britain’s cultural sector. Our British creativity, from figures like Shakespeare to Bowie, continues to inspire the world. Remaining a part of the EU enhances Britain’s prominent role on the global stage. Let’s not become an outsider simply shouting from the sidelines.
Transparency is essential in politics, as former MP Tony Benn reminded us. We must consistently question those who govern us about the sources of their power, their accountability, and how we can overthrow them. However, the Eurogroup, an informal and unelected body of eurozone finance ministers, makes crucial economic decisions that perpetuate the economic hardship of various EU countries. Shockingly, this group doesn’t exist under European law, keeps its proceedings confidential, and lacks accountability to European citizens. It holds no power from us and offers no means for us to remove it. Despite the economic arguments surrounding Brexit, if we value democracy and wish to hold politicians accountable and remove them when necessary, the only way to free ourselves from undemocratic EU interference is to leave.
Former Chancellor Lord Darling claims that leaving the EU would cause youth unemployment to surge. However, a report on the same page states that an additional 252,000 EU workers, primarily from Spain, Italy, and Greece, came to Britain last year. If the employment prospects in the EU are as advantageous as portrayed, why are young European workers flocking to Britain?
These are just a few perspectives on the EU referendum, highlighting the broad range of opinions and concerns that contribute to this crucial decision for our future.
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