Brexit and everyday life

UKParliament

Hi MSE-ers,

It’s been a Brexit heavy week here in Parliament, with passionate debates in the Chamber and the publication of lots of Brexit documents, including the draft Withdrawal Agreement. It can all get a bit confusing, so we wanted to help cut through the jargon and try to answer any questions or concerns you might have about what Brexit could mean for your day-to-day life.

Maybe you’re planning a holiday and want to know how transport could be affected? Perhaps you’re hoping to study abroad? Or you’re wondering if you should be worried about shortages?

While we can’t predict exactly what is going to happen, we do now have both the Government’s draft plan and lots of really detailed, impartial, House of Commons library briefings, and what we can do is sift through all the details and let you know in simple terms what the current thinking and legal position is.

Just a reminder that we’re politically neutral public servants, and here to help you understand what Parliamentary procedure means for you as a member of the public. We can’t pass on messages to an MP or influence proceedings, and we can’t take sides.

What we can do is help you find the information you need, translate any jargon, and where necessary, direct you to the people who can advocate on your behalf.

We’re here to help, so ask away,

- Team DOT

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SuperPikachu

Mine is a bit general I suppose. Q.Why do we have no clever inspiring leaders anymore in this Country? Where are they all hiding? We appear to just have a bunch of self serving prats wasting our money and time.

Wizard_of_Id

How much influence will the EU still have on everyday life for a retired person here in the UK?

Red-Squirrel_2

Why have I been stripped of my valuble EU citizenship against my will?

As for practical advice, I'd rather get it from Martin Lewis.

Butch_Dingle

A must read for those of you who travel a lot to/from EU. This applies from midnight (Central European time) on 30/3/19:

https /ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/brexit_files/info_site/travelling.pdf
(remove space after https)

Short Version:

- Passports must be valid for three months AFTER the intended departure date from the EU member state. Therefore if you cannot give evidence of your departure date you will need 6 months validity on entry.

- For short stay visitors (tourism and business visits where you are not taking paid employment in the EU) you can only stay 90 days in every 180 day period. If you are a frequent short stay visitor this will result in a complex calculation to work out how many days you have remaining before you travel so you can convince the border guard that you are leaving before your entitlement is up.

- You cannot use the EU lane at Passport Control anymore. You must use the 'all other countries' lane (along with the Russians, Chinese etc.).

- You will be subjected to a such greater set of questions regarding the nature of your visit including where you are staying, your method of travel, whether you have the financial means to support yourself and return home.

- You will be subjected to exit checks to record your date of departure and ensure you didn't overstay.

- As a short stay visitor you won't need a full Visa, but when ETIAS is introduce you will need to pre-authorise your travel online.

- If you are a resident in the EU or are employed there you will need to show your proof of residence and will need a full long-stay Visa.

- Reduced duty free allowances will apply (implementation may be delayed by transition period / customs union).

- EU Pet Passport validity dependent on whether EU 'lists' the UK as meeting animal health guarantees

- European Firearms passes no longer valid

- A Green Card insurance document will be required to prove you have car insurance cover. International Driving Permits will be required. UK Disabled Parking badges will not be valid in the EU.

- EHIC no longer valid and you will require medical insurance.

- UK citizens cannot seek assistance from EU27 consulates.

- EU compensation for travel delays no longer valid on UK carriers (but interestingly will on an EU carrier)

- No longer any EU limits on interchange fees charged for payment card transactions

- No longer any protection on Roaming charges or ability to access UK bought internet content whilst in the EU

esmy

For the last 3 years my daughter has worked in the EU for the Summer holiday season, recently returned from her latest job in Greece. This is something she would like to continue to do. She works for British based companies,is paid in sterling into her UK bank account. She usually heads off just before Easter which in 2019 is towards the end of April. Will there be any additional requirements of her or the companies that employ her next year after Brexit? (She's asked me today and I have no idea...)

DCFC79

esmy wrote: »

For the last 3 years my daughter has worked in the EU for the Summer holiday season, recently returned from her latest job in Greece. This is something she would like to continue to do. She works for British based companies,is paid in sterling into her UK bank account. She usually heads off just before Easter which in 2019 is towards the end of April. Will there be any additional requirements of her or the companies that employ her next year after Brexit? (She's asked me today and I have no idea...)

Who knows.

We will find out when its decided.

welshmoneylover

Is brexit going to stop the unrelenting mass migration that has changed the nature of local communities?
No wonder people voted out.
If Blair, Brown and Major had listened to people’s concerns regarding mass migration, I think the brexit result would have been very different.

gettingtheresometime

Butch_Dingle wrote: »

A must read for those of you who travel a lot to/from EU. This applies from midnight (Central European time) on 30/3/19:

https /ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/brexit_files/info_site/travelling.pdf
(remove space after https)

Short Version:

- Passports must be valid for three months AFTER the intended departure date from the EU member state. Therefore if you cannot give evidence of your departure date you will need 6 months validity on entry.

- For short stay visitors (tourism and business visits where you are not taking paid employment in the EU) you can only stay 90 days in every 180 day period. If you are a frequent short stay visitor this will result in a complex calculation to work out how many days you have remaining before you travel so you can convince the border guard that you are leaving before your entitlement is up.

- You cannot use the EU lane at Passport Control anymore. You must use the 'all other countries' lane (along with the Russians, Chinese etc.).

- You will be subjected to a such greater set of questions regarding the nature of your visit including where you are staying, your method of travel, whether you have the financial means to support yourself and return home.

- You will be subjected to exit checks to record your date of departure and ensure you didn't overstay.

- As a short stay visitor you won't need a full Visa, but when ETIAS is introduce you will need to pre-authorise your travel online.

- If you are a resident in the EU or are employed there you will need to show your proof of residence and will need a full long-stay Visa.

- Reduced duty free allowances will apply (implementation may be delayed by transition period / customs union).

- EU Pet Passport validity dependent on whether EU 'lists' the UK as meeting animal health guarantees

- European Firearms passes no longer valid

- A Green Card insurance document will be required to prove you have car insurance cover. International Driving Permits will be required. UK Disabled Parking badges will not be valid in the EU.

- EHIC no longer valid and you will require medical insurance.

- UK citizens cannot seek assistance from EU27 consulates.

- EU compensation for travel delays no longer valid on UK carriers (but interestingly will on an EU carrier)

- No longer any EU limits on interchange fees charged for payment card transactions

- No longer any protection on Roaming charges or ability to access UK bought internet content whilst in the EU

Presumably this will be reciprocal.

Starchaser

welshmoneylover wrote: »

Is brexit going to stop the unrelenting mass migration that has changed the nature of local communities?
No wonder people voted out.
If Blair, Brown and Major had listened to people’s concerns regarding mass migration, I think the brexit result would have been very different.

Immigration was always a red herring in the Brexit debate. Since 2004, successive governments have had the ability to send EU nationals home after 3 months if they weren't able to support themselves (Directive 2004/38/EC). These powers were never used though, because immigration has been a net economic benefit to the UK. At least, that's my understanding.

So if border controls do become tighter after Brexit, it won't be because of Brexit.

thorsoak

So the next thing we will be hearing about will be the ghost towns and villages of Lincolnshire, where the schools are deserted, the fields have produce rotting in the ground, the shops will be closed - and the remaining inhabitants will be going around muttering "this ain't wot we voted for".