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From a new life in spain, to an old life in britain, 'roaming brit' documents uncertain times!

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On 31st January 2016, my partner and I left Southampton to start a new life as Expats in Gran Alacant, on the Costa Blanca. This blog will document our journey, as we navigate the Spanish system, travelling a path untried and untested. With Brexit looming, political turmoil in Europe and an unpredictable future, harsh decisions have to be made. Illness, family bonds and a Change of heart all make for challenging times in a life of a 'Roaming Brit!'

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Leaving The EU!

25/6/2016

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So my home country, Britain, has voted to leave the The EU.  I have just woken up and seen the news all over social media.  52% of the United Kingdom have voted to leave, in what is clearly a momentous decision and will change the course of history for my country for ever,  Personally I just didn't think, we would finally stand up and be counted, telling Europe exactly what we thought, but I was wrong.  Good on the British public for doing what we had to do.  Yes we really had no choice.

Europe has been collapsing for the last few years.  Since moving to Spain, living in another European state, I have actually seen Europe at work.  Don't get me wrong, I love Spain, but this country is in a mess because of Europe.  European regulations, Directives and Legislation has caused the collapse of this and many other European countries, over the years.  Europe should have woken up years ago to the will of its people.  This failed project, its waste, over paid bureaucrats and ill thought out laws, should eventually come to a close.  Brexit should be the first step towards the break up of this discredited union.  

The most disgusting thing I have heard, about our vote to leave The EU, is everyone who voted out is racist and it was all about immigration.  This is wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong!  This vote had nothing to do with racism, it had everything to do with taking back control, stopping the waste and investing back in our Country.  I have seen The UK, change much, especially over the last ten years, allowing unchecked immigration, the implementation of ridiculous European Directives, waste on an unprecedented scale, unrealistic quotas and Britain paying the second highest amount of money into the European cash cow.  The EU is the worst of all organisations, grown out of all control and like the charity I used to work for, a lumbering, bloated, poorly structured, out of control discriminatory project of Nazi origins that only thought about their own self interests and not the public they were supposed to serve!
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Cameron Resigns

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In the wake of the referendum, David Cameron, the British Prime Minister resigned, just after 8am Friday morning. This really came as no surprise.  David had no choice.  He had campaigned to stay within Europe, yet the public rejected his call.  What other option did he have.

I actually have a lot of respect for Mr Cameron.  He did what he had to, to bring our Country out of the deepest recession we have ever endured.  He introduced gay marriage and championed a lot of the causes I believed in.  This was not always the way.  At the beginning I could not stand the man, or what he stood for, but over time, listening to the man and studying his policies, I realised he was right in what he did to ensure Britain became the strongest growing economy in the World, as it is today.  He was vindicated and we grew as a Nation.  

Working for a left wing charity, its corrupt management and its sanctimonious marxist rhetoric, I have finally realised, just where my political alliances lie.  Conservative at heart, with a strong belief in my home country.  This is why, David's decision to back staying in, disappoints me, he made the wrong choice.  I have a stronger belief in my home than he did and I know we will forge our way with brilliance, just as we did in the past.  

Mr Cameron was the Prime Minister we needed at the time, to clear up the mess, left behind, from the shambolic Labour Government before.  He did that job well, and to the best of his ability.  I for one will miss his leadership, but his resignation was inevitable.  

What Now?

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At the moment, nothing will happen. Negotiations will take place over a two year period.  As an expat my status here in Spain, my rights and Residencia will all be part of the negotiations.

When the new Prime Minister is elected in October, he or she will probably trigger Article 50, signalling the beginning of divorce proceedings between Britain and Europe.  It is likely that our status in Spain will not change, there is no reason for it too.  Countries like Norway have agreements with Europe to ensure its citizens enjoy free travel and access to services in Spain, without any problems.  For expats talking in village squares up and down the Costa's, in panic, not knowing what to do, just sit tight.  I am of the view that nothing will change at all.  Britain brings in a lot of income. Countries like Spain do not want to lose money and expertise from the UK, their economy is in a bad enough state, without forcing up to 1 million expats out of the country.  In a place like Gran Alacant, the City would close over night, it just will not happen.

There has been a lot of scaremongering about Brexit, none of which has been substantiated.  No one knows what will happen, we just can not make any assumptions.  It is probable that people in my position, with Spanish Residency, will be allowed to stay. New migrants who want to come and live and work in Spain, will probably have to apply for a work permit before arrival.  If you contribute to The Spanish system you will continue to enjoy your current status, as we will.  If you are retired, living here, you should remain in the same position, with a separate agreement with Spain, to allow you to use services as now.  It happens with many other countries, why not us.  Nothing will change!

...and finally, well done Britain for doing what you had to do.  Today I feel proud to be a part of The UK, something I hadn't felt in a while!...



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