UK referendum result
European integration was a grand experiment that's been dealt a body blow by Britain's decision to leave the EU. Whether it a death blow to a concept only time will tell. This was an example to the world of conflicting nations integrating in the aftermath of a global war to come together for development of different nations of the region transcending the past without forfeiting individual nation's identity and history.
It is therefore a sad day for us to see that idea fractured. While we respect the wishes of the people of the UK, we feel constrained to say that the path of separation is a mistake. There is already talk of another referendum for the Scots and we do not yet know what Northern Ireland will do in the future.
The message that had emanated from different quarters around the globe regarding the consequences of Britain severing four-decade long ties with the EU was loud clear, that it would have the most serious impact on the British economy. And it was evident from the very first day after the results came out. However, the majority of those that cast their vote have chosen to leave the EU.
Although the debate was predicated on three main issues of immigration, sovereignty and economy, it's the first issue that prevailed over the rest. And it is this which is worrisome because the primary motivation for those who chose to leave was not economic, rather it was xenophobic. We are sorry to see that Britain, where multiculturalism and inclusiveness have purged narrow mindedness and bigotry should succumb to such prejudices. This we feel is a throwback to the past that will affect not only UK but the rest of the world as well.
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