Chapter 2: Social consequences after Brexit

In the last article, we established the correlation between Brexit and immigration rates. It becomes apparent that United Kingdom’s steady economic growth is based on a constant flow of cheap labor force composed largely of immigrants. Brexit is already proving to be a threat for people looking to migrate to the UK in search for a job, but how is it affecting generations of immigrants already living and working in the UK? This article will analyze the social consequences Brexit has had on them, mainly in terms of integration and acceptance.

In case it hasn’t become clear yet, the Brexit campaign used a very strict agenda when it came to immigration, they repeatedly accused other ethnicities for many problems the country is facing. Most of the accuses are completely unjustified (or even worse, the accusers are the ones to be blamed). In fewer words the Leave campaign used the very popular policy of finding an easy escape goat, surprisingly similar to what happened at the other side of the Atlantic by a certain you-know-who. Coincidentally, in both cases, the accused minorities produce a lot for the country in terms of buying power and labor force. 
The problem with using such bigotry against a minority of your country, is that average people are more than eager to jump on the hate-train. It is very easy and convenient to blame your generation’s faults on other groups, who are unable to justify and protect themselves.
The results?   An unprecedented rise in hate and racial crimes rate, which can be traced back to the weeks prior to the referendum and still in effect today according to stats. In the eleven months following the 23rd of June, incidents have surged to 23% compared to that of last year’s. These crimes mostly target different ethnicity and religion. 

In the name of power and votes, the Brexit campaigners have turned an increasing amount of people against UK’s minorities. So far it seems like this has surged to a hate-wave, which distracts from the other important issues after the Brexit. 

Check this article out for further information: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/racist-hate-crimes-surge-to-record-high-after-brexit-vote-new-figures-reveal-a7829551.html

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