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One million people protest in London!
CROWN answers your questions about Brexit!
Q: What is Brexit?
A: It is two words: Britain + exit = Brexit. It’s the name for Britain’s plan to exit the European Union (EU).
Q: When is Brexit?
A: First it was on the 29th of March. But now It’s on the 12th of April 2019. That’s in 18 days!
Q: Why was there a protest in London?
A: On Saturday the 23rd of March, over a million people protested against Brexit. Lots of people think it’s a bad idea to leave the EU. They want the government to have a second referendum.
Q: Why are people angry about Brexit?
A: Half of British people want to leave … and half of British people don’t. The first referendum was on the 23rd of June 2016. 52% of people voted to leave, but 48% of people voted to stay!
Q: Why is Brexit important?
A: It’s very complicated! Britain is the first country to leave the EU. It changes lots of things for trade, immigration and culture. If the British government makes bad choices, it can be very bad for the British economy.
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28 March 2019 at 15:18
My family never goes to protests. My country, Greece, is in the European Union. I sometimes watch the news on TV.
12 April 2019 at 09:28
I live in Poland .My country is in European Union. I think it's a good idea. We can go abroad, visit other countries, meet interesting people and visit amazing places. My parents often watch news on TV but I sometimes watch TV and listen to the news.
12 April 2019 at 13:53
Wow why they want to exit ?????? from lunala;-)
12 April 2019 at 14:07
Brexit are britain that want to live europe,in march,because some people don 't want tovlive europe,because politician cannot decide what to do,because britain want to live europe,my family don 't go to protest,yes my country is in european union,yes i watch news on tv