Britain and the EU. Sarah Etchells Anglia Ruskin University

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2 Britain and the EU Understand the politics of UK Revise and understand the role of the EU Look how the Brexit vote has impacted the UK economy Sarah Etchells Anglia Ruskin University

3 The United Kingdom have voted to leave the leave the European Union. What are your thoughts?

4 head of state parliament (legislature) the Cabinet general election/to elect right wing/left wing the Opposition the E.U. an M.P ethnic minority

5 1. the European Union 2. the party which came second in the general election 3. an elected representative in Parliament 4. choosing the members of Parliament and thus the government 5. the official leader of a nation 6. a national or racial group living in a country or area which contains a larger group of people of a different race or nationality 7. a law-making council made up of elected representatives 8. political standpoints held by conservative and labour 9. a group of people chosen by the head of the government to be responsible for the administration of government policy

6 1. What is the system of government in the UK? 2. What doesn t the UK have, that the US and most other countries have? 3. What are the names of the two chambers of British parliament? 4. Which is the main difference between them? 5. What does the shape of the Commons tell you about the nature of British politics?

7 6.What are the main political parties in the UK parliament? 7. How many MPs are there in the House of Commons? How many women? How many from ethnic minorities? 8.What is the difference between Conservative and Labour Policies? 9.What is the 2 most common electoral voting systems? Which do we use in the UK?

8 Who did Londoners vote for Major of London? Who has he been arguing with?

9 What is happening in the UK in July?

10 How much do you know about the EU?

11 How many members make up the European Union? A. 12. B. 22. C. 28. D. 32.

12 Which is the biggest EU country? A. Germany. B. France. C. Spain. D. Russia.

13 The EU has over 500 million inhabitants. A. True. B. False.

14 Approximately one third of EU MPs are women. A. True. B. False.

15 When is Europe Day celebrated? A. 1 st of February. B. 5 th of April. C. 9 th of May. D. 24 th of September.

16 How many members make up the European Union? A. 12. B. 22. C. 28. D. 32.

17 Which is the biggest EU country? A. Germany. B. France. C. Spain. D. Russia.

18 The EU has over 500 million inhabitants. A. True. B. False.

19 Approximately one third of EU MPs are women. A. True. B. False.

20 When is Europe Day celebrated? A. 1 st of February. B. 5 th of April. C. 9 th of May. D. 24 th of September.

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22 The EU What? European Citizens / Capital / Services / Goods The Four Freedoms: 1. Freedom of no barriers to moving goods. 2. Freedom of you could move money around freely. 3. Freedom of lawyers, builders, hairdressers, any workers could move and find work freely. 4. Freedom of travel within Europe without passports.

23 The EU : Why? It began after WWII to foster economic co-operation with the idea that countries that trade together are more likely to avoid going to war with each other founding members (Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg).

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25 Given the information provided, is the EU doing enough to stop conflict in Europe? Can you think of any examples of conflict that has happened recently or is happening now in Europe?

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27 The EU: Future Plan The 5 Presidents of the EU want the Eurozone to become one big country. One flag, one national anthem, one Head of State, one army, one people They hope to achieve this by How old will you be then? What problems might this bring about for identity?

28 Leaving the EU: Cons

29 Trade easier and cheaper for British companies to export their goods to Europe. Would the savings outweigh the cost? Free movement opens up job opportunities for those who want to travel. Influence Britain may lose some of its military influence the USA may consider it a less useful ally if its detached from Europe. Britain would become the scratchy outsider.

30 Leaving the EU: Pros

31 Holding us back imposes many rules on business and high charge on membership fees. Take back full control of its borders. Ever closer union identity crisis? Freer economic market free from EU s renewable energy drive "freewheeling hub for emerging-market finance a sort of Singapore on steroids (The Economist).

32 Brexit vote impact felt throughout UK economy Britain was the weakest Group of Seven economy over the course of 2017 in terms of overall growth, and there are other ways that the vote to leave the European Union has left its mark too.

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34 Here are 5 examples of the impact on the economy of the 2016 Brexit vote. What do you think they are?

35 Migration Investment Insolvencies Tourism Trade

36 online/ voted / halved / hit a new low/ immigration / sectors / data Net migration of European Union citizens into Britain almost in the 12 months to September, official shows. was a reason many Britons to leave the EU, but industry groups worry that Britain is becoming a less attractive destination for the workers they want - particularly in such as engineering, construction and healthcare. Google search data suggest the number of people in other EU countries looking for jobs in Britain has.

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38 people doing the same job/ creates / increase x2 / been behind / recover/ stimulate / quiet / not strong x3 / broken down / Britain has long lagged other countries in terms of investment. While the Bank of England expects business investment to pick up this year, it remains muted considering the strength of the global economic upswing. BoE Governor Mark Carney has said Brexit explains the weak growth in investment in Britain. Compared with their peers in the big EU economies, British manufacturers are the least likely to prioritise the kind of investments that improve the efficiency of their production, according to a long-running European Commission survey. By contrast, British factories are also most likely to be simply replacing worn-out machinery, itself a consequence of weak prior investment, the survey has shown. The weakness of long-term investment planning poses a challenge for finance minister Philip Hammond who wants to snap Britain out of its long-term productivity malaise by spurring business investment.

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40 distress / decade / falling / squeezed / quarter / sharp / fall / aggravating British consumers have been by higher inflation caused by the in the pound after the Brexit vote, and weak wage growth, a -long rise in levels of personal insolvency. The chart below compares wage growth in real terms against the number of individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) - a type of insolvency short of bankruptcy - during each in England and Wales. While much of the recent increase in IVAs reflects changes to regulation and the consumer debt market in mid-2016, there is a clear link between wages in real terms, and financial among consumers.

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42 Tourism in Britain has been a winner from the Brexit vote. The fall in the value of the pound made the country a more attractive destination for foreign tourists while also encouraging British holidaymakers to stay at home. However, the boom faded somewhat in the three months to September as growth in the number of overseas visitors slid to a one-year low. Currency moves seem to have been a big factor. Visits from North America fell 5 percent in the year to September, reflecting a weaker U.S. dollar. But visits from the EU rose 4 percent as the euro strengthened further against the pound. 1. Tourism has suffered because of the Brexit vote? T/F 2. Problems with different kinds of monies seems to have been a reason for a drop in visitors to the UK in recent months. T/F 3. The dollar continues to be strong as doers the Euro. T/F

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44 not one thing alone / increase / decrease / less / neither better or worse / opposite of weak / heavily lowered / Last week Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane said a combination of a strong global economy and the weakened pound had worked its magic on Britain by skewing economic growth towards trade rather than consumption. The government s trade department points to figures showing net trade - the value of exports minus imports - made a positive contribution to economic growth for 2017 as a whole for the first time in six years. Nonetheless, Britain s export performance in volume terms has been average by European standards, offering little evidence that the pound s fall since the Brexit vote has given exporters a big competitive advantage in an improving global economy. Furthermore, net trade dragged on Britain s economic growth through the second half of Economists at JPMorgan say there is little to no sign of a boost from the weaker currency.

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47 It depends which way you look at it - or what you believe is important. Leaving the EU is going to be a big step - but would it set the nation free or condemn it to economic ruin?