Dear MEL Topic Readers,
17 years without a raise? Welcome to Brexit Britain
Will there be a chance for a rise of extremism in the U.K.?
Having had no real pay increase for a decade is frustrating enough for ordinary citizens, especially when expenses on modern-era necessities, such as mobile communication and education have been rising. In the meantime, the rich and successful are getting wealthier than ever before by taking advantage of their money, talent and connections wisely.
Now the country is facing a painful divorce from the major business partner, the EU, within less than two years. When the UK citizens chose the divorce by a national referendum, they expected that would be a better choice for their future. However, there seem to be growing concerns about the already-gloomy economy in and future investment to the kingdom, not to mention the penalty that they are going to owe to the union. In fact, the referendum turnout was a little over 70%, and those who voted to Leave the EU won by 52% to 48%.
What will happen to their next election if there is no brighter prospect in the future? Will there be another case of advancement of radical populism or extremism?
Enjoy reading and learn the fall of the once-great empire, and think if the empire strikes back.
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