The Economic Damage of Brexit: An Overlooked Concern

📉Brexit has had a negative impact on the UK economy.

💼The increase in civil servants post-Brexit is due to the need to manage tasks previously handled by the European Union.

💰Brexit has created a lack of clarity about the vision for the UK's future relationship with the European Union.

🚢Delays in implementing full checks at the UK-EU border have undermined the claim of 'taking back control.'

🔎The government's focus on other issues has slowed the progress of Brexit-related tasks, such as processing settled status applications.

What is the impact of Brexit on the UK economy?

—Brexit has had a negative impact on the UK economy, resulting in economic damage.

Why has the number of civil servants increased post-Brexit?

—The increase in civil servants is necessary to manage tasks that were previously handled by the European Union.

Why is there a lack of clarity about the UK's future relationship with the EU?

—There has been a lack of clear vision and direction set by the government regarding the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EU.

Why are there delays in implementing full checks at the UK-EU border?

—Different arguments within the government and concerns about potential negative impacts on trade have led to delays in implementing full checks at the UK-EU border.

Why are there delays in processing settled status applications?

—The high number of applications, underestimated at the time of the referendum, combined with other workload pressures on the Home Office, has resulted in delays.

05:52Brexit has had a negative impact on the UK economy, despite claims of cheaper goods and increased sovereignty.

08:23The number of civil servants has increased post-Brexit due to the need to manage tasks previously handled by the European Union.

14:27The lack of clarity and clear vision for the UK's future relationship with the EU has hindered progress in implementing Brexit.

19:59Delays in implementing full checks at the UK-EU border have undermined the promise of 'taking back control.'

26:53The processing of settled status applications has been delayed due to an underestimated number of applications and other workload pressures.