What does Brexit mean for London?

For a start, Brexit has brought out the very worst in people. When we are rude about people we create even more hatred and this is something that needs to stop,we British people were well known for our wonderful cultivated manners even when others lack them.  

It highly unlikely that the outcome of Brexit will bring any great rewards to any individual or London as a business city, in fact it is only those wealthy UK individuals who have huge investments in overseas non EU countries that stand to reap the rewards of Brexit.   

I am not against immigration, after all there are many British people living and working abroad, this is part of life's migration and it is nothing new, we seem to chose to overlook that Britain colonise many countries in the world and still kept Britain and her citizens poor, a subject we should discuss as it will help change the way we view immigration. Instead, immigration and their benefit entitlements just need to be strictly controlled, this will help eliminate resentfulness and a aid intergration with the british public. 

Poverty after Brexit bothers me. The continuing increase of food prices bother me. Increase in travel fare bother me as it puts a huge burden on peoples household expenses which affects peoples relationships and in the end their health. Social problems bother me as they impinge on the whole of society in the end. I simply do not want London to go back to those medival ages just because of the expense of Brexit and it's teething issues.  

Rise in Racist violence with the engagement of Stephen Christopher Yaxley-Lennon advisor to UKIP to advice on rape crimes

..stating that "he has great knowlege"about those subjects according to Mr Batten leader of UKIP. Shudder to think of the consequences however we voted out , which may be a good action.

Mrs May entertaining Saudi Digntories in the face of nil human rights abuses globall and lack of democracy.

Reminder she was responsible in deceasing police numbers, has shown that she is not fit for purpose, does not listen to her own members, let alone communties in the UK. Looks like she is attempting to model herself on Margaret Thatcher, whom was elected by the Connservatives and apparently died alone.

Plus she has no rhythm whatsover and could be a clone ...ha ha

Peace

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Never mind 'Brexit' . Sorry, but the Mayor of London (Mr Khan) has not been that impressive.  Least the intended Council Tax hike, the lack of action on protecting the environment and the incessant drive to permit ever more developers!  And permission of a horrendous policy in allowing back-garden development, where does that come from, Mr Kha!  You are not getting my vote again!  This is entirely disappointing!

I am a UK citizen who has lived and worked abroad for nearly 20 years. Brexit did not surprise me, it reflected many of the reasons why I left the UK.  I don't agree with it for many reasons. some of which are described below. At the same time, I can understand, if not agree with, common frustrations.

I want to focus on some of the entrenched ways in which we think, that are not helping us to move forwards. I see Brexit as symptomatic of the polarisation that is happening everywhere in our society. We still widely view life and the economy as something to keep comfortable and stable, preferably managing inevitable disruptions in advance or avoiding them altogether. These traditional ideas are an illusion and producing results we say we don’t want - rising social inequality, unrest, climate change...Rapid growth is not sustainable, we can’t innovate at the increasing rate it requires us to (see Geoffrey West’s TED talk “The surprising maths of cities and corporations”). We don't have to compete to secure best resources for self, bleeding them dry and becoming adversaries in the process. We don't need to apply quick fixes to our challenges, which inevitably backfire and lead to more of the problem and new ones to boot. The so-called digital revolution is certainly creating new opportunities, but it is also encouraging global generations who expect to have everything easily available and attainable, often instantly. We have largely lost sight of our goals for society and tend to blame everyone else for not achieving them.

Neither do we need to live in a Marxist state. The flow of money in our economy should be serving the greater good, not the individual one. We need perhaps to challenge our views that hard work and competence breed success so we deserve what we have earned, only a free market can bring substantial value to our economy and we need to educate our children predominantly to have qualities and skills to work.

enough with the endless negativity. the decision has been taken, ad should not be reversed. There will be downsides, as the UK will have to realign itself to the new reality after 40 years of ever increasing alignment with the EU, but we should not forget that there will  be plenty of opportunities to be grasped

I think Brexit is a great idea: freedom, democracy and accountability - things the corrupt and bloated bureaucracy of the EU will never give us.

I hope the country will embrace free trade with the whole world, which will be good for the economy and good for British consumers.

The money saved from subsidising the EU can be put to far better use right here.

And as Outragedofbarnet says, it's a great opportunity to reduce youth unemployment here in the capital.

We just have to hope our Prime Minister doesn't get away with selling the nation down the river!

 why o why do the remainers not  belive in democracy, we the people voted to leave the eu.

 and take our place among independent nations like new zealand , australia, japan, india and many more great nations

 do not be afraid of the outside world, we can make our nation anew. the people of london  can do it, for most of the london

 people are hard working and  kind and are just waiting to show that are not afraid of the world, we do not nead the eu they nead our money.

Whether we stay in or come out of Europe business will take advantage of the opportunities created. What it cannot do is survive with uncertainty. Since the credit crunch in 2008, banking crisis in 2010 and Brexit in 2016 business has been hit with economic turmoil it has no control over. This makes planning and investment in the future economy impossible. During this time of economic uncertanty they have also been hit with minimum wage limit, living wage limits and pension payments. In addition they have incurred increased congestion charges (due to go up again with ULEZ areas). The London mayor visioon is causing congestion closing roads to traffic but making no provision for the additional traffic on other roads.  

Businesses need certainty to invest and spend again. Even whenthe terms of Brexit are known it will take time for many businesses to change. I expect Brexit will be better for Britain in the long term but the short and medium term (10 years) is going to be extremely difficult for many firms. Likewise staying in Europe would retain the staus quo and we could and should fight Europe from inside. All we need is confidence in the economic direction.   

Given the question this is not a rerun of the 'stay or leave'  campaigns.

My main worry is the rising confidence of organised racists and neo-Nazis. As one of the most diverse cities in the world we should be able to prevent this but we haven't. National governments have been lying about immigration for decades, stoking up fear and insecurity, with the willing help of most mass media. 

I'd like to see City Hall do far more to address the reasons people are scared of difference. This has to include decent housing, community building, and meaningful jobs that are not unpaid or underpaid.

It means a rethinking of housing strategy which sees social housing replaced by new developments that break up an existing community and also leaves fewer homes for council tenants. Look at Hackney's Woodbury Down project as an example. 

Staying in or leaving the EU will not alter the threat from those who want power through hatred and fear. But one aspect of the EU that is a massive reason to stay is its abilty to influence climate change and the serious problems this causes us. 

People have always moved away from where they can't make a living. For many people it's bad now but going to get worse. As a small island stuck between two European landmasses, Britain will be isolated and vulnerable.

We need friends and the capacity to give help and receive it. On the international stage and within our own communities. 

Forget about 'waking up and smelling the coffee' it's about the writing on the walls. The storm is coming and we need collective action to survive.

 we the people voted to get out of the eu ..so just do it 

  I know big multinationals like the eu like heinz, caburys ,love the eu as they close down fatctorys in this country

 and open them cheap labour countries like poland. when will the london see the that they are not the centre of this our country

As an Industrialist I campiagned FOR a Common Market. There was NO political union in that vote!

British people have not had any other opportunity to express their view until the "Brexit Referendum."

They voted to leave the political union [characterised as the EU]. They did not vote to leave the Common Market.

It is politicians of all shades who have abused the will of the people and since the Brexit vote have all been shown in their true egotistical self seeking colours to their utter shame. This also highlights their incompetence to deal with serious economic issues of relevance and value to the British People. Conservatives are in Chaos. Labour can only disagree without ANY postitive constructive alternative ideas -- [no doubt because they have NONE!]

Brexit is eminently SIMPLE. We want done with Brussels and EU. We are loyal to the Common Market for which we voted. Even the Meerkats can see that!      S.I.M.P.L.E.!!