Brexit so far: “If you are going through hell, keep going.”
In times of crisis and chaos, it is very easy to panic, take wrong
decisions and foresee the worst possible scenarios. Without intending to sound
falsely optimistic, it is important to remain calm in these moments.
Indeed, the local, national and international media do not help in
bringing serenity to our people with factual and accurate information. The
media introduces their views (which in most cases is a one-sided view) that
fuels the growing feeling of financial, social and political instability.
Let us remind ourselves the words of a wise Briton:
“If you are going through
hell, keep going.”
In order to avoid any speculations of misunderstandings, the post
today simply includes a very brief reference to the key facts leading to Brexit
and our current situation.
Timeline:
In a referendum held on 23 June 2016, the majority of the UK
electorate voted to leave the European Union.
On 29 March 2017, in writing to European Council President Donald
Tusk, the Prime Minister formally triggered Article 50 and began the two-year
countdown to the UK formally leaving the EU (commonly known as ‘Brexit’).
The UK has long been expected to leave the European Union at 11pm
on 29 March 2019. However, following a House of Commons vote on 14 March
2019, the Government sought permission from the EU to extend Article 50 and
agree a later Brexit date.
On 20 March 2019 the Prime Minister wrote to European Council
President Donald Tusk, asking to extend Article 50 until 30 June 2019.
Following a European
Council meeting the next day, EU27 leaders agreed to grant an extension
comprising two possible dates: 22 May 2019, should the Withdrawal Agreement
gain approval from MPs next week; or 12 April 2019, should the Withdrawal
Agreement not be approved by the House of Commons.
Thursday 28th March 2019
Jorge Emilio Nunez
Twitter: @London1701
https://drjorge.world
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