Prime Minister Theresa May is struggling to get agreement in talks with other European leaders over Brexit. Theresa May pic © Annika Haas Wikimedia Commons
The fate of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union still hangs in the balance, with the Government so far frustrated in its attempts to negotiate a Brexit settlement.
Both sets of politicians involved in the ‘divorce’ talks blame each other for the lack of progress to date, with the prospect of no deal being reached seeming a distinct possibility, although the United Kingdom is staying on its course to quit the EU.
While Prime Minister Theresa May was in Brussels haggling with European leaders again on Friday, we sent a team of more than 100 reporters out onto the streets of Liverpool to ask 474 people from the UK: “What’s your view of Brexit now… and do you think it will still happen?”
The overwhelming majority said they believed that the current policy will not be reversed, with many citing that the democratic process must be seen through to its conclusion. More than three quarters felt we will eventually leave the EU, as 362 (76.4%) stated that yes, it will go ahead.
More people were left uncertain than were emphatic in their views that Brexit will be stopped, as 63 (13.3%) said they either did not know or were unsure, with just 49 (10.3%) stating their opinion that it will never actually take place.
Speke resident, David McGowan, 29, is far from impressed with how things are proceeding. He said: “It’s been a bit of a shambles. The Government are deluded with what they’re trying to achieve in negotiation. I still think that Brexit will happen, but the Government need to be more realistic in negotiations.”
Some, such as Mary Richardson, fully support the June 2016 referendum verdict and expect it to be delivered.
The 66-year-old from Maghull told JMU Journalism: “Yes. I voted to come out because they have got power over us. We aren’t part of Europe and we will never be. I remember going into it and we haven’t had a good deal. We are far better on our own. We are a powerful country.”
Others, such as 19-year-old Lizzie Goodeson of Scarborough, expressed regret, but felt that leaving the EU is now irreversible. She told JMU Journalism: “I think it was a stupid idea. I hope it won’t go ahead, but yes it will because of stubborn Britishness. I voted remain.”
Jacob Smith was one of those convinced that the deal is, in all senses, far from sealed. The 27-year-old from West Kirby said: “It’s an absolute mess, it won’t still happen. The Government have no idea what they’re doing and from what the press are reporting the negotiations are going terribly with the EU, so there won’t be an agreement, in my opinion.”
Alan Gillespie, 41, of Liverpool, admitted to being undecided about what the final outcome will be, saying: “I think the further we get into it, the more unlikely it looks. It’s a really difficult position for whoever’s in charge because it’s kind of like an act of self-violence. We live in a democracy and people have voted for it. I’m just disappointed that the case for remain wasn’t better.”
Scroll through the edited comments below to read more of the public’s opinions in our exclusive poll.
JMU Journalism Level 4 students 2017. Pic © JMU Journalism
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Linda Roberts, 54, Liverpool
“I’m sick to death of it all now. Yes it will happen, at least I hope it will.”
Nora Fishburn, 79, Liverpool
“I still believe we should go through with it. I think if [Jeremy] Corbyn gets in we will leave.”
Terry Curtis, 54, Wirral
“The stalemate’s going nowhere and they’re holding all the cards. However, I’ve got a nagging doubt that it will collapse. I feel as if it will reach a point where they just cut and run and don’t take any deal. I see it as a lose-lose.”
George Watson, 70, Liverpool
“I wanted out at first but now I am not too sure. There is too much scaremongering going on. Yes, I think it will still happen.”
George Moss, 22, Oxford
“At the moment, not a lot has happened. I believe it is too far to come back from now.”
Owen Taylor, 41, Leeds
“I’m not sure much has happened at the moment to be honest, but I’m sure it will happen as it’s what we voted.”
Marie Leavesley, 54, Liverpool
“I voted out, but I think it is taking too long and not enough decisions are being made. I hope it will still happen, but I doubt it.”
Margaret Coe, 37, Liverpool
“I think it’s rubbish. Everything has gone too dear now that we are leaving. Yes, it’s bound to happen isn’t it?”
Lynne Clarke, 37, Wirral
“I’d still rather we stay in the EU. Yes, I do think we will leave.”
Maria Emmery, 66, Liverpool
“They just need to get on with it now. It’s taking far too long and they are getting nowhere. Yes I think we’ll eventually leave.”
Adam Oates, 23, Wirral
“I’m against it. I think it will still happen. I don’t think we should leave but my mum and dad voted to leave the EU, so I fell out with them a little bit.”
Garry Douglas, 50, Rainhill
“I’m still in the dark over it, but it has to happen once you’ve gone down the route of a referendum. I wouldn’t mind if we went back on it.”
Ayria Jackson, 26, Northern Ireland
“I don’t think it will ever happen. I don’t think anyone expected it. When the vote was put up, I thought it was a snap decision so no one would go against it. I don’t think we should leave.”
Michael Harley, 45, Liverpool
“I’ve always been against it and I’m still against Brexit. I spent time working in a European funding team. I’m not sure if it will happen. It might because a group of people making decisions who aren’t considering people. It might not happen because politicians could drag their feet about it and hope people forgot about it.”
Faz Hussad, 22, Warrington
“I don’t know. I’ve got a shop which Brexit is affecting as I get my stock from India and with the pound going down everything’s about 89% more expensive, so it’s costing me thousands, really.”
Ben Redford, 29, Manchester
“I think it will happen. It will have a detrimental effect to the working classes in the European Union, and we will have mass immigration problems.”
Jack Robinson, 18, Liverpool
“Yes, it probably will still happen, however the vote was a complete lie. It was an economic vote flipped on its head to be made out as an immigration issue. People did not know what they were voting for. It was a complete lie.”
Maisie McCorriston, 21, Lancaster
“Yes I think it will still happen as it was the Conservatives who wanted to leave. I don’t know my opinion on Brexit as I have not been watching the news lately.”
Scott Ferguson, 22, Liverpool
“It will probably still happen, but it’s a joke though because its taking too long and now they’re saying it might not happen.”
Katie Harrison, 18, Liverpool
“It probably will still happen, however I think it’s a bad idea. If the vote was done a month later, I think it would not have happened.”
Eric Cook, 51, Liverpool
“I was originally in favour but it seems like we were just fed fake promises that aren’t going to be delivered. Unfortunately, yes I do think we will leave.”
Corey Williams, 21, Wrexham
“I’ve always wanted to stay, the EU has more positives than negatives. Yes, I think it will still happen but we will be left worse off.”
John McGuinness, 45, Liverpool
“It was a terrible idea by terrible politicians but as terrible as Brexit is there’s no point in pulling out now as we’ll be a laughing stock of the EU, so no I don’t think we’ll leave.”
Emily Rustill, 25, Manchester
“Brexit is quite frankly a joke. People who fell for the policies of [Nigel] Farage promised them should be ashamed. Yes, we’ll leave the EU but we’re going to pay for it in the long term.”
Courtney Wilkinson, 22, Sunderland
“I’m a fan of the idea but I feel like it has been handled awfully. I don’t know if it will still happen anymore and to be honest I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing.”
Matthew Younger, 19, Leeds
“Yes, I still think we should leave but the way the campaign was run was kind of suspicious because they told quite a lot of lies. Yes I do still think it is going to happen though but I don’t know when.”
Georgia Moore, 20, Bolton
“I still don’t want us to leave because it puts us into a really difficult position, but it is what the public voted for so we basically have to. Yes it’s probably still going to happen.”
Tom Ridgway, 18, Liverpool
“I just think the whole thing is a bit of a mess and I don’t think Theresa May is doing a good job with the deal at all, but it should still happen. The way things are going I doubt it to be honest and that’s probably for the best.”
Hebe Dickinson, 19, Manchester
“I still do not want us to leave because I think that the campaign was deceitful, especially when Nigel Farage was talking about giving all of that money to the NHS. To be honest though, I don’t think there is much we can do about it now so yes it’ll definitely still happen.”
Owen Bennett, 28, Liverpool
“I haven’t really been watching about it or anything so I don’t really know. I guess if it is what everyone wanted though then it should definitely be sorted out.”
Dermot Jones, 60, Bradford,
“Yes, I’ll be surprised if Brexit doesn’t happen.”
David Thomas, 61, London
“I think Brexit now is a disaster, I can’t see it working in any sense, either we reverse it or it will be a disaster. No, I don’t think Brexit will happen.”
Maria Sawley, 42, Wirral
“I’m kind of mixed – I have Polish friends and we are concerned. I don’t think it will happen.”
John Walker, 63, Liverpool
“I think it will still happen but I’m not happy about it.”
Harry Jones, 18, Waterloo
“No, it’s stupid.”
Margaret Butler, 71, Maghull
“I don’t think it will happen, but I’ll be very upset if it does.”
Jen Ashton, 31, Liverpool
“Yes, it’s got to happen.”
Bernie Samuel, 58, Liverpool
“Yes, but I’m unhappy with how the people in Catalonia are being treated so my opinion has changed.”
Emily Bird, 18, Crosby
“The Tories are too stubborn to back down. We will look like mugs if it doesn’t go ahead.”
George Farr, 25, Chelmsford
“It’s a bad idea, but I think it will happen.”
Stephen Marsh, 65, Liverpool
“I really don’t know if we’ll end up leaving the EU. Well, I was undecided at the time and I still feel like that. All it seems to me is it’s the biggest load of mess and then at the same time perhaps we should’ve stayed in the Common Market. To be truthful, I never voted either way.”
Matt Davis, 25, Liverpool
“I personally think those in power have their own agendas and that doesn’t involve us, so whatever happens won’t be in favour of the working class. It’s only going to help those who are in a position of affluence or have massive power. It depends if we get a deal with America, but Brexit probably will still carry on.”
Val Stopforth, 66, Bootle
“I’m not one of the fuddy-duddies who voted to come out. I think constitutionally, we’ll still have to leave. Some of my relatives who are my age are regretting voting now. It was all about immigration for a lot of people but it’s not going to change, we’re still going to have the open-door policy.”
Dave Stopforth, 68, Bootle
“Hopefully we won’t but I don’t know if anything could be done to stop us leaving. It was such a small majority, it should’ve gone to another vote.”
Catherine Ryan, 71, Maghull
“I did want to come out of it at the start, but I’m not sure we’ll ever get there now. For years, I voted Conservative, but now I’m going onto Jeremy Corbyn’s side. The only reason I used my vote is loyalty to the suffragettes who died so I could have a vote.”
Mary Dudley, 80, Liverpool
“I hope not, I want to stay but I think we’ll go.”
Adam Ryding, 23, Southport
“I think it’s got to happen, but I’m not a big fan myself.”
Joe Turner, 66, Liverpool
“I think a lot of people have been conned. I think the BBC and the media are diabolical, and I think the team they have in there trying to negotiate have no idea what they’re doing. I think we should do Brexit, and I suspect we’ll be out, but not necessarily for the reasons that were put to us, like immigration and all that rubbish.”
Yasmin Smith, 21, Liverpool
“Hopefully not, but I think we will probably leave so that we appear strong and stable.”
Mary Aryeety, 67, Liverpool
“To be honest with you, I don’t really know – I don’t understand it. But all I want out of Brexit is a good deal for this country and its citizens. When I say that I don’t really know what kind of a deal we’re going to end up with or what’s on the table. I need to sit down and listen to politicians, but you won’t get a straight answer off a politician anyway – who do you trust now?”
Dean Weindling, 20, Barrow
“I hope it does, but you can’t quite trust a Tory. I don’t think it will be swift, we’ll still keep all our regulations but I think it probably will happen, but not the way people wanted it to.”
Natasha Hunter, 27, Kirkby
“Do you know what, I don’t know. I don’t even take any notice, I don’t follow it.”
Bernadette Calderbank, 58, Crosby
“It will happen, but I think it’s going be very hard. I think there’s going to be a lot of concessions. People won’t recognise it as what they thought it was going to be. I think it will happen in name, but in a lot of other ways there will be laws that will make it quite pre-Brexit. But I think that because of democracy, they’ve got to be seen to be going for the official Brexit but I think week by week it’s getting changed.”
Steph Waller, 19, Preston
“I think it’s a good thing and it will open global trading more. I don’t really know enough about it to have a strong opinion, but I think it will still go ahead.”
Brad Power, 24, Liverpool
“I think it will still happen, I don’t think it’s right though. It’s still a huge mistake. It probably is going to happen, but it shouldn’t.”
Sam Whamond, 25, Warrington
“Probably not, no. They all want it to stay. I’m not a big politics fan but I think we need a change so it would be interesting to see Brexit happen.”
Patricia Shepherd, 73, Liverpool
“I think it will still happen, but I think there’s good and bad. I don’t particularly think it’s a great idea, I think things will turn very expensive for us.”
Julie Nash, 45, Shropshire
“It is a hard one, I don’t know and it’s something I don’t really get involved in. I’m in my own little bubble and I live my life as it is. My husband does, but I don’t really have an opinion in it.”
Mary McNally, 60, Liverpool
“I did vote to stay, but they’re demanding billions of pounds now, so no I don’t think it will happen. It’s gone on that long, it’s dragged out. I think Theresa May should just go and hand over to Jeremy Corbyn.”
Terence Glennon, 82, Liverpool
“Yes, the way the world is going at the moment. It came as a big surprise to me – I didn’t think that we would leave. There’s nothing we can do about it now, it has been and gone.”
Margaret Johnson, 74, Birkenhead
“Yes, to my horror. Although I think Theresa May will be gone by then, I still think it will happen. I am not happy about it though, I voted to remain in the EU.”
Colette Tunley, 68, Wirral
“Yes, although I do think now that it will be difficult for them to turn it around. I think they are losing all credibility.”
Michelle Payne, 45, Birkenhead
“Yes, I would hope so as we are democratic. I voted remain and saw it as a shock that we left. I think that the people who voted leave probably didn’t do as much research on Google as they should have done.”
Mary Cartwright, 81, Prenton
“I hope not, quite honestly. I voted to stay in. I thought if it is not broken, we don’t need to fix it. Not only that, it was marginal and all of us that voted to stay in haven’t got a say in it.”
Norma Lupton, 77, Liverpool
“Yes because it’s on its way now isn’t it? It’s going to happen isn’t it? I wasn’t surprised at the vote.”
John Smith, 56, Liverpool
“Yes, definitely. Everyone I know voted to leave. I think there needs to be control on the migrants.”
Sylvia Chapman, 85, Wirral
“No. It’s a hard question that though. Everything’s been going on and on and on and nothing’s coming of it. I think they’ll just walk away though. I don’t think people really want it to happen.”
Les Allinson, 47, Liverpool
“Yes. It’s not going to change is it? The way the government’s going now, it’s getting worse. It’s not going to change now until a new government comes in.”
Marge Owens, 66, Liverpool
“I don’t know. I voted to stay and it’s getting to be a pain. I wish both sides would get together and sort it out. I saw on the news the other day about [Angela] Merkel and the French Prime Minister talking about it.”
Thomas Morley, 63, Liverpool
“No I don’t. Well, look at the state of the pound. Look at the state of the economy. Look at the state of the country. Look at the price of food. I voted remain.”
Ian McComish, 43, Birmingham
“I voted for it but I don’t think it will go through. Those from the EU are staying in the country so I think they will turn it somehow.”
Elizabeth Fleetwood, 81, Liverpool
“I think it will go through eventually. I hope things will go well. There is a long way to go.”
Francis Slater, 78, Liverpool
“Personally, in the end I think we may slip up. I think we should do, democratically it is the right thing to do.”
Monica Usher, 74, Crosby
“I believe it is touch and go whether it will go through so I don’t know. It is the worst thing that has happened here. We haven’t had any world wars for 70 years and I want to see people united, so whatever is best for that I want.”
John Connor, 74, Liverpool
“I voted for Brexit because employers are now only looking for experience abroad, as they can slot out without training. People in London want low pay and they think we don’t know. Yes, it will go through.”
Marianne McQuay, 40, Kent
“I honestly don’t know what’s going to happen but I think it’s a disaster. I work in the creative sector, which is international and I need to ship stuff. Leaving the EU will affect my work massively.”
Jamie Gallagher, 19, Liverpool
“I think it was a stupid idea when it happened, and I do think it will go through, which it shouldn’t. I think it’ll only damage Britain economically and socially.”
Anthony Cunningham, 30, Liverpool
“I think it will go through. I didn’t vote to leave, but I think many people believe what’s done is done. It will go through because it is the law and it cannot be changed.”
Raymond Lawes, 72, Liverpool
“I think it’ll go through but I hope it doesn’t. I think, in one word, it’s a load of crap.”
Roy Goodhall, 76, Wavertree
“I think it’ll go through, and I hope it does too. It is a good thing because we’re being dictated to by Europe.”
John Durkin, 79, Liverpool
“Yes, but I think they have made the biggest mistake. Where do we go from here?”
Barbara Campbell, 51, Chester
“Yes. The social fabric of the country is in crisis. I’m glad I have most of my life behind me. I just feel sorry for my daughter in law and son. It affects them more.”
Sophie Jones, 26, Liverpool
“No. I think people will call for another referendum now they are better informed of the situation. It just shows what a joke our Government is.”
Keith Thompson, 47, Wirral
“Yes, but that’s what the majority voted for so I don’t get why people are complaining. That’s democracy.”
Cameron Haining, 21, Wirral
“No, there has already been a lot of back pedalling on pre-Brexit promises, so it wouldn’t surprise me if we just stayed in the EU after all.”
Marc Murphy, 33, Manchester
“Yes, it will happen. The government is still in the old mind set of having an empire but in reality we don’t have an empire and they’re making a mess of everything.”
Janine Rogers, 31, Leeds
“Yes, I think it’s awful. The government shouldn’t still be in charge. The country is in a shambles.”
Ellis Price, 22, Liverpool
“Yes it will happen. I don’t care about it though. I’m off to New Zealand after Christmas.”
Benjamin Bergh, 62, Wallasey
“Yes, it will happen. They shouldn’t be in charge, the Tories. The whole country is falling apart because they thought ducking out of the EU was a good idea.”
Lilly-May Buchanon, 24. North Wales
“I don’t know, honestly. There seems to be so much back and forth about it all. It feels like we have one leg in and one leg out.”
Philip Butler, 73, Nottinghamshire
“If [Jeremy] Corbyn threw his weight around we could wriggle out of it. I’m totally against it, 100%. The right-wing politicians are against the interests of the country. People like [Boris] Johnson and [Michael] Gove are very dangerous. They don’t know how people in Liverpool live. We’re being driven down a bad route.”
Beth Pasfield, 22, Essex
“I’ve no idea; I’m not really into this. I didn’t get given enough information.”
Emma Harrison, 20, Tamworth
“It probably will go ahead, but I’m against it. They can’t really go back now that it’s been voted for.”
Sam Radziejowski, 32, Hertfordshire
“Yes. There’s an open question. One way or another it will, even if there’s no proper deal. The politicians are stubborn enough to come out with a worse deal than we were initially led to believe.”
Chloe Magyar, 20, Hertfordshire
“I think it will but it’s the worst thing to happen to the country. No one will want to come here or trade with us, and people voted on false claims such as the £350 million to the NHS.”
Alex Charnock, 21, Isle of Man
“I think it will undoubtedly happen, but it’s too early to say what course it will take. Our stance isn’t very great. For example, Spain, if they have a new government it may cause a fuss over Gibraltar and then there’s ratification problems over any withdrawal. There hasn’t even been talks about Cyprus yet. It will be slow and its highly unlikely we’ll have a trade deal before we leave.”
Rachel Ross, 21, Northern Ireland
“I don’t see how they’re going to back out of it. The negotiations aren’t going well. I’m not sure how it’s going to affect all the British colonies. Theresa May might have to back out.”
Trisha Wood, 67, Southport
“I don’t know. It changes so much, every day something different is being said, it’s hard to keep up.”
Alan Gillespie, 41, Liverpool
“I think the further we get into it the more unlikely it looks. It’s a really difficult position for whoever’s in charge because it’s kind of like an act of self-violence. We live in a democracy and people have voted for it. I’m just disappointed that the case for remain wasn’t better.”
Andy McKenzie, 59, Gosport
“I’d hope we’d see sense and somehow, using the constitution, overturn it. We should have remained. It’s the worst thing politically to have happened in my lifetime.”
Thomas Whittaker, 48, Cheshire
“I am generally in favour but I don’t think it will happen as there is no will in the civil service or in the Government.”
Elliot Syncox, 22, Crewe
“It’s a national tragedy. It shouldn’t happen because people were lied to about benefits that we were supposed to get that we won’t. I hope it won’t but I think it will still happen, a certain party will take it all the way no matter what. Could it mean the end of the country as we know it? Yes, and that makes me very worried.”
Caroline Silcock, 24, Southport
“I don’t really have any strong views, I’m not that politically interested. However, I do think it will still happen.”
John Sharky, 31, Liverpool
“I am strongly against Brexit. I voted to stay in the European Union. I have friends who are hopeful we can make a better country after we leave but I think there’s just far too much uncertainty. I don’t know if it will happen.”
Ben Naylor, 38, Liverpool
“I guess going back to the decision I was pro-Brexit but now I’m a bit dubious as there’s lots of uncertainty around the government, I’ve not got much faith in Theresa May and there’s mixed messages coming from the media about it. It’s inevitable it will happen, it’s just damage limitation now.”
Jack Buxton, 20, Sheffield
“It shouldn’t have happened, I voted for remain personally. I don’t see a need to change how it is now. Hopefully it won’t happen but I think it will happen. The leaders are fighting a losing battle though.”
Ellie Sharp, 19, Bolton
“I don’t mind it personally. Whatever happens, happens. We’ve got no say in it really we’ve got to just get on with it and deal with it now. But, yes I do think it will happen.”
Audrey White, 66, Liverpool
“I voted for Brexit but not on the basis of racism or anything… it was on the basis of the likes of Dennis Skinner and Tony Benn. But it’s an undemocratic organisation and everyone’s failed to bring it to accountability. I like Jeremy Corbyn’s view on negotiating Brexit in the interest of working people and jobs. I am unsure whether it will happen actually. The Tory party are just in disarray, they’ve failed to negotiate up until this point.”
Lewis Craven, 19, Liverpool
“I did vote remain. But now it’s done I think we should just focus on getting it done we can’t complain now. I think it will happen. It’s inevitable, they can’t turn their back on it now.”
Callum Seed, 19, Old Swan
“From the start I’ve always said that we should stay because it felt more economically stronger than leaving and I still feel that way. If we do leave there is nothing we can do about it. We’ve just got to accept it and try and make the best out of it. Yes I think we will still leave considering the vote said it should happen.”
Karl Boon, 30, Leigh
“I don’t know. I’m not fussed I don’t really care if I’m honest. It is what it is as far as I’m concerned so if it happens it happens. I don’t know if it will happen, I’m not fussed.”
Stephanie French, 23, Chester
“Yes. I think it’s really bad. I work in science and am doing a PhD in pharmacology and a lot of funding comes from the EU so its going to prevent a lot of scientific research. Also, in Kensington where I used to live, there has been a lot of money going into that area from the EU for regeneration so that’s going to stop as well. I would like it not to happen but I think it probably will.”
Harrison James Chapman, 20, Norwich
“There is a possibility that it won’t happen, but I think it will happen. The way I see it at the moment it’s more likely. They obviously know that they have to come up with an agreement within the two years but what think they’ll do anyway is they’ll write into that agreement Britain won’t leave for four years or something like that. I originally voted remain and still feel that way but I accept it now and we just have to focus on getting the best deal to make it as easy as possible.”
Harriet Gray, 26, Leicestershire
“Yes I think it will still happen. I think it’s a mess is the only thing I can really say. I don’t think any of the politicians know what they’re doing and they’re using it to play out petty fights with complete disregard for the rest of the country.”
Laura Mears, 29, Crosby
“It’s frustrating because it was never thought through in the first place. I was on the remain side so it’s frustrating to see it happen. It’s chaotic as well. I think in some form or another it is going to happen eventually but it’s going to be a bit of a problem.”
Manon Sowerby, 18, Essex
“I don’t think it’s going to happen but if it does we’re not going to get anything good out of it. I haven’t paid much attention to it. It’s something that a lot of older people care about and have strong opinions about.”
Allison Smith, 54, Crosby
“I don’t know if it will still happen. I’d like to think that it won’t I think it’s an extremely bad idea and I particularly dislike the lies that were told which were a reason why people voted to leave.”
Chris Furlong, 27, Wirral
“I’ve never liked Brexit. I don’t think it will happen. I think Theresa May is deluded and I think she’s going to be forced to quit or she’s going to quit anyway. I think that whoever takes over will try and do what’s best in their head and it’ll not happen.”
Lewis McVey, 22, Huyton
“I think we’ll still leave but I think we’ll take a while to due to problems over trade deals and things like that. I didn’t vote but I probably would’ve voted to stay in although there could potentially be some long term benefits for Leaving the EU.”
Francesca Pollard, 25, Chester
“To be honest I don’t know and I don’t have that much of an opinion about it. I didn’t want it to happen in the first place and I don’t have that much of an opinion because I can’t change it myself.”
David Smith, 59, Liverpool
“Yes. Brexit is dead cemented now. I voted out but I think the people in power don’t want it anymore. The EU parliament is a Tory shop.”
Paul Brady, 48, Liverpool
“Yes but it’s going to be a diluted version. The Government want their cake and eat it too. They thought it would be all honky dory. Brexit is confusing to the people still to this day.”
Will Davies, 27, North Wales
“It’s looking like it. I’m not bothered about it, there’s not much information about it.”
John Evans, 65, Prescott
“Yes. Brexit starts with money. Anyone can walk in. Now British jobs will go to low skilled people.”
Michael Woodgate, 61, London
“Yes, Brexit is a good idea. I am certainly very much in favour. Negotiations are going better than you think.”
Mark Thurlow, 66, Staines
“Yes I do. We will still leave. The negotiations are a mess by the sounds of it. I’ve got my views and I voted to remain.”
James Milton, 21, Huyton
“Absolutely yes. I do still think it will happen. We were given lies before the referendum about £350 million being given to the NHS and then knock-off Nigel [Farage] went on the TV and said no that’s not going to happen, so I don’t really know what to make of the situation.”
Mary Chapman, 53, Kendall
“It’s a con. We have to pay billions and billions and billions and there’s all this unemployment. We should never come out. It’s going to happen though isn’t it?”
Nancy Clarke, 62, Liverpool
“We should never have left the Common Market. Yes, I think we will still leave because the Government want their own power. We are a part of Europe and I loved being part of Europe.”
Colin McCree, 67, Lincoln
“I was against it and I still am against it. We will go ahead with it anyway though.”
Hazel McCree, 66, Lincoln
“Yes it is what the referendum said and we will have to go with it. I wish everybody worked together for the good of the country rather than themselves. The EU will make it as difficult as possible for us to get a deal.”
Steve Brown, 56, Bebington
“At the moment it’s a bit long and drawn out but yes I think it will happen.”
Pam Dutton, 68, Walton
“It’s an absolute mess now. I voted to stay in. I don’t think it will happen, no… I don’t see how it can.”
Paul Costello, 55, Liverpool
“I’m just waiting to see what they are offering in the deal because I don’t want to pay them nothing. Just leave; yes it’s going to happen.”
John Edmundson, 47, Birkenhead
“The sooner we get out the better. We should walk away from them now, give them nothing. No I don’t think it’s going to happen at all. Money will change; politics don’t run this country, the banks do.”
Kevin Port, 56, Wavertree
“My opinion hasn’t changed, I was for Brexit. The negotiations are not going too well but I think in the longer-term, say five years, I think it will be a better situation for England. Yes, I always assumed this was a democracy and we voted for it so they will do it.”
Janice Kean, 51, Ayrshire
“We voted remain and are still of that opinion. Yes, it will definitely happen.”
Thomas Nolan, 56, Liverpool
“Whatever happens, whether we stay in or stay out, I think it will affect students more than anyone else. At the end of the day, it is going to happen and it will have an effect on everyone. Yes, it will happen.”
Emma Henry, 38, Wavertree
“I’m a bit worried about it to be honest, I hope it doesn’t happen but it’s got to. Yes I think will happen.”
Stan Rogan, 72, Liverpool
“I voted to leave and I’m still of that opinion, it’s got to happen. It will happen. It is not like a general election where if they do not like it they can have another vote. They can only have one election so it is definitely going to happen.”
Molly Brislen, Wallasey
“I think it will still happen, I think we should still leave and not go back on our decision.”
Shea Garvey, Manchester
“I don’t know if it will happen really, I would rather us stay and I think we should have a second referendum.”
Florence Langton, 78, Liverpool
“Yes, because I want to get away from all of these other countries telling us what to do. I think Theresa May will do it.”
Bozena Piniecka, 44, Rugby
“I think a decision has been made in the Brexit decision, I have a feeling it will go ahead but I also have a feeling there will be a big revolution to stop it.”
John Timothy, 75, Wallasey
“Yes, I voted to stay in but I think we’ll leave, I have children and grandchildren so I think it’s a no-brainer to stay. Also, I dislike the right-wing conservative politicians; but I also dislike [Jeremy] Corbyn who is a Marxist.”
Nathan Corey, 23, Northern Ireland
“I don’t like that it will affect flight prices. I don’t know if it will happen because you can look at referendums through the years and how they keep re-voting, but in the end I think it will happen.”
Omar Aalam, 20, Manchester
“It could be a positive to leave the EU but there are negatives because we get resources from other countries so it could ruin our economic state. In the end I think we will leave.”
Ellie Woodford, Liverpool
“I don’t know, I reckon we should have another vote and let younger people vote as well.”
Patrick Gregson, 18, North Wales
“I’m not too sure, I think Theresa May has lost a lot of support from the public and the cabinet and will be pushed out. I think in the end we will still leave but it will be less harsh on the country.”
Patrick Gould, 27, South Wales,
“I think we will probably leave and I think the transitional period will be longer than two years. I think we should stick with the decision because if we went back on it there would be a huge backlash from the right wing.”
John McNicholas, 26, Fazakerley
“I’ve never been a fan of wanting to leave the EU anyway. I don’t think it’s good for a second to leave the EU in any situation, when it comes to it actually happening I honestly have no clue. I hope it doesn’t (happen), I think if the government stays as it is right now with [Theresa] May in charge, it will happen.”
Anthony Fowles, 69, St Helens
“It will happen, but it will take some time to do it, I voted to leave and I have full confidence that we will do so.”
Brandon Milward, 20, Northwich
“Well I still think it will happen, but as for how I am just not sure.”
Lee Stuart, 52, Liverpool
“Brexit is what it says, we need to get out of. Obviously it will still happen, and I think that countries such as Spain, Italy and Germany need to follow suit.”
Maureen Collett, 62, Liverpool
“It won’t happen like it should do, it won’t be a clean break, but I think it will happen somewhere along the line.”
Linda Heath, 68, Dingle
“I don’t know, I’m in a muddle with it at the moment, I voted to leave but now I don’t know. As for it happening, yes, it has to happen.”
Ryan Bickley, 22, Birmingham
“It’s so confusing because no matter what source you look at, no-one really agrees with what is going on, it’s all over the place, but if Theresa May stays in power then it will happen. I don’t want it to but I think it will.”
James Garland, 21, Liverpool
“I still think it will happen but I think if the Tories get their way it will be a really negative deal, I’d rather have access to the market than no deal.”
Micheal McCausland, 20, Belfast
“I do not think we should go ahead with it. I voted to stay in the EU and still if I had the chance to go, back I would still probably go that way and I think a lot of people would go that way given a second chance. I think that it has to at this stage, but there a lot of negotiations that has to be done before that. I do not know, there could be another referendum before that, a second one but I do not know. I think there is a lot of stuff that has to happen before that point.”
Georgina Hindley, 43, Isle of Man
“To be honest, I don’t really know. I don’t really believe what anyone is saying. I don’t think any of them know what is going to happen really do they? Yes, I think it will go through, but I do not think we are going to be as out of it as what initially thought. I think it will take a lot longer as well.”
Wayne Sheils, 57, Liverpool
“I think they need to get on with it, they are undecided. Definitely, because it was a democratic decision for the people really and the Government. It would be a brave political decision not to go through with it.”
Frank Halligan, 53, Liverpool
“I was always for staying and I suppose I still am, but I think the way it has been handled particularly by Theresa May is just ridiculous where we stand now. I feel as if the Government want to stay really but they are always trying to back-track, the way the economy is going to go and there is fear there somewhere. Yes, they will push it until no matter what – it happens.”
James O’Rourke, 20, Liverpool
“I don’t really have an opinion on it, but it is bad overall. Well, it just seems like the whole of the country base it on race instead of economic effect. Personally, I hope it doesn’t but it is looking that way – it’s going to happen, it’s being pushed through. Well, because the Conservative Party are adamant they want to do it for the country, the economic growth and to better the country. And then you have other outside parties going to push it through as well, for example the former UKIP leader Nigel Farage.”
Connor Lee, 22, Northern Ireland
“I think it’s pretty bad, it was not based on economic decisions – not even political decisions. Older people have sort of doomed the rest of the country and that because of the whole recession, Europe is just feeling pretty bad at the minute and I think that it’s based on a dislike for foreigners. I think Brexit will still happen, and the reason why is because the only opposition would have been Labour and Jeremy Corbyn and he’s decided that he’s going to stick with it and stay with Labour. The Liberal Democrats are the next opposition and they’re not going to get into power so I can’t see it changing.”
Joe Lethbridge, 21, Liverpool
“I still think it’s a load of rubbish. Some of the laws what are coming through are a load of garbage, to be fair. It’s not going to be beneficial for people like farmers and fishermen, for example. I think the only people what are going to benefit is the government. Yes, I still think Brexit will go ahead. There’s too much of a wide range of people enticed into thinking leaving the EU will help the UK but it’s the wrong way to go about, it in my opinion.”
Jackie Bevington, 47, West Kirby
“I don’t think people realised how bad it was going to be and I think people voted to leave not thinking they were necessarily going to win the vote. I think it’s a disaster. They voted to leave I don’t think they ever thought it would happen. I keep reading on Twitter that it won’t go through and it won’t happen, but I honestly don’t know the answer. I hope it doesn’t happen.”
Liam Dolman, 25, Manchester
“I think it’s a good thing. More so for the young ones than what it is for the older ones, personally. I think it will still happen yes, definitely, although it’ll definitely take a few years.”
Harriet Powell-Hall, 25, Bath
“It’s something I definitely feel strongly about. I’m very concerned about it and about my future. I feel very upset about it, this inter-generational thing that I think that a lot of young people are concerned about future prospects. We are in danger of being this small tiny island with not many prospects, it’s worrying. It makes my blood boil a little bit. I think Brexit will and has to go through, it’s how a democratic process works. Although there are a lot of people who are regretting how they’ve voted, but it’s a democratic process and we’ve got to try and accept that and hope for the best and make the most of it.”
Susan De Jong, 71, Bristol
“I don’t think it’ll happen, which is a shame because I think it would be a good thing for us a country.”
David De Jong, 77, Bristol
“I reckon we’ll stay even though I voted out. I would stay in if it was trade only but I don’t want to be dictated by Brussels any longer.”
Chelsey Smith, 19, Stoke On Trent
“I was against Brexit and I don’t think it’ll happen, or if it does it will be very delayed and they won’t go through with what they said they would do.”
Edward Taylor, 61, Birmingham
“Yes. I’m very pleased with it and I did vote for Brexit. I think we’re being ruled by Brussels when we are capable of running ourselves.”
John Hughes, 21, Liverpool
“I do think it’ll happen but my interest in that is little to nothing – I’m definitely in the ‘don’t know don’t care’ category.”
Stanley Moore, 68, Wirral
“I voted for Brexit and I think it will happen and we will get a good deal because we are an important nation. We’ve been too stifled by the EU.”
Katherine Paul, 63, North Yorkshire
“I voted for Remain because my children were born in the 70s and I view my children as European, but I do think Brexit will happen.”
Toni Owens, 45, Ellesmere Port
“I haven’t got a view on Brexit because I didn’t vote but I do think it will happen.”
Louise Reynolds, 36, Fazakerley
“It’s stupid – we’re a tiny country in a big world and not big enough to be independent. The whole country is already going downhill. I don’t think it will happen in the end.”
Martin Douglas, 53, Bootle
“Yes, it’ll happen and I think there will be 10 years of hardship before we can get back on our feet.”
Lauren Jones, 20, Wirral
“I don’t know that much to be honest. From what I know I know it will happen but I don’t know what to think of it because I can’t really comment on what I don’t know. I agree with my mum on this one.”
Emma Jones, 40, Wirral
“I think it will happen. I think we should go our own way but I don’t know much about it at all really.”
Neil Cook, 57, St Helens
“I will say it straight, I think it’s stupid. They’re taking away benefits and it is going to cost millions to leave the EU. We will definitely leave at some point.”
Genevine Hill, 19, North Wales
“Yes I think it’s a big issue. I do not know much about politics. I think we will leave which will have consequences for us in the future. It’s unfair that the older generation will be dead and will not matter to those but it changes our future in a negative way.”
Jake Gould, 19, Cheshire
“My views on Brexit is I do think it will happen. I do not agree with it to be honest. I would have voted to remain. It benefits the older generation, which is leaving student with issues and problems. The future is for us.”
Kyle Evans, 18, Liverpool
“I do not have much opinion. It has not affected me yet. So I am not too sure if we will leave or not. We will probably leave.”
Jake Cowery, 23, Liverpool
“I personally think it is an idiotic decision. I think it will definitely happen. They should have left the vote to under 30s and students.”
Sheena Streather, 60, Liverpool
“Yes, but I am horrified. I wish it would not happen but it will. I feel it is heading straight to a hard Brexit and I am almost heartbroken.”
Jake Powell, Wigan
“Yes, an agreement has been signed so it should go ahead.”
Jane Clarke, 52, Liverpool
“No, I don’t think it will – it has taken too long.”
Darren Bevington, 51, West Kirby
“Yes, I hope that the democratic process will not be trodden over.”
Garry Brown, 58, Liverpool
“Yes, we do not have any choice.”
Will Shaw, 20, Newcastle
“No, it is dragging on too long.”
Nick Phillips, 59, Liverpool
“No. I don’t think that they will reach an agreement over the deal.”
Luke Penny, 20, Liverpool
“Yes, I think the deal will be botched but in the end will be forced through.”
Ffion Jones, 20, Chester
“I’m not sure. There has not been much coverage recently so I have not been up to date with it.”
Enola Wade, 36, Liverpool
“No, it’s been a bit of a farce and won’t go ahead. I don’t have a lot of trust in politicians.”
Laura Speck, 22, Bootle
“I think that it’s going to change a lot, it’s going to cause a lot of controversy, especially within the university. I am a bit unsure on what’s exactly going to happen, because I read an article this morning that said Theresa May is doing some sort of deal in the background.”
Claudia Brown, 18, Prescot
“I reckon it’ll happen, but I reckon we should stay. But it is happening. I don’t know why but people voted for it so it will happen.”
Sophie Pritchard, 21, Wirral
“I think it’ll happen, but I think it’ll take years yet because I think there’s so much to sort out that can’t just happen straight away.”
Katie O’Callaghan, 21, Skelmersdale
“I hope it doesn’t, but I think it will. It was so 50-50 though. When it was announced, I don’t think it was fully thought through. I don’t think it will happen any time soon, it’s going to take a good few years yet. They haven’t got a clue have they?”
Beth Walker, 21, Manchester
“It seems like it was randomly brought about, it just seemed to happen overnight and came out of nowhere. I think it will happen definitely, and I think, rather than take years, it’ll just be big change and they’ll just drop it in there. I think they’ll be subtle about it… suddenly it will be £3 for a loaf of bread.”
Paul Toke, 51, Liverpool
“Yes I think Brexit will go through. For me, my view on Brexit is I think It’s too old fashioned, linked too much to traditional British values, aligned with the concept of ‘Britannia rules the waves’, a stand-alone empire. It prevents them from coming towards a multicultural, multifaceted 21st Century.”
Wayne Hutton, 40, Wirral
“It’s very chaotic and depends on political argument. I think it will go to a second referendum, so I don’t think it will happen without one.”
Tomos Jones, 19, North Wales
“Yes it will still happen. I’m not happy about it. I would have preferred to stay in the EU due to the economic benefits, etc.”
James Houghton, 25, Wallasey
“I voted to stay in Europe. Will it happen? I think it will. As we can see it is a lot more long-term than people expected.”
Milly Palastre, 22, Bath
“I think it will still happen but it will take a lot longer than expected. I was a remain voter. I don’t feel it’s going to help in any way. I don’t see anything coming out of it because it will take so long for it to happen.”
Sam Dwyer, 20, Kent
“Yes it will happen. I voted remain. If there were a second referendum, I would vote leave but I do not think there will be a second referendum. We need to move on and get on with it.”
Jonathon Foster, 20, Derbyshire
“I think it will still go ahead. Obviously, there will be bits that will come out of the woodwork that were not obvious from the start. You have people like Jacob Rees Mogg saying that a deal is not necessary. Personally, I would have preferred it if the vote had not gone the way that it did. It’s a hard pill to swallow but I suppose we best just get on with it.”
Michael Clague, 55, Liverpool
“Yes I think it will happen. I have pretty much the same opinion now as then. I voted remain. I think we need to support the [Jeremy] Corbyn, mind.”
Lizzie Goodeson, 19, Scarborough
“I think it was a stupid idea. I hope it won’t go ahead, but yes it will because of stubborn Britishness. I voted remain.”
Mark Caddic, 58, Liverpool
“I was against then and I’m against now but I think it will happen.”
Hannah Jones, 31, Liverpool
“I still think it will go ahead. We can’t back out now because it is a bit of a mess.”
Jamie Navarrow, 38, Liverpool
“My opinions haven’t changed. I voted remain purely based on economic reasons. There is no political will for it not to go ahead. Although it will be complicated anyway, it would be even more complicated to not do it.”
Eleanor Regan, 18, Essex
“My opinions have changed, originally I was on the fence. Now I do not want to leave. I think it will go ahead.”
Natasha Whittaker, 21, Manchester
“I think it will still happen. I voted remain. Not much has been said, so I’m not sure what’s happening. I think they’re doing stuff and not saying what it is. I think there’s an air of uncertainty about it.”
Sue Cullen, 53, Liverpool
“I don’t know. I wanted to stay. I don’t really know if it will still happen, I have not really thought about it. I think staying is just a safe bet really, isn’t it?”
Bronwen Jones, 21, Birmingham
“Yes. I think it will still happen but I think it will be a ‘Hard Brexit’. It’s not what Theresa May wants so we’ll probably leave with no deal.”
Anna McKendry, 18, Northern Ireland
“Yes. I didn’t look into it at the time because I couldn’t vote on it. I didn’t look into it enough. Yes, I think it will still happen. I think we’re in too deep now and I don’t think we can get out. I think they will try.”
Megan Bland, 20, Wigan
“No. I really hope it doesn’t happen. I think it’s a really dumb idea. It’s going to ruin our economy and the chances for young people. I could rant for hours.”
James Sheldrake, 26, Wallasey
“I don’t know. I’m really not sure at all. I feel a little bit out of my element with political stuff. I think I was in the remain camp without taking too much notice of the propaganda. It just seemed like a natural instinct, not a thought-about decision. I just thought it would be better without giving it too much thought. I wouldn’t change my vote at all.”
James Moroney, 28, Crosby
“I don’t know. My heart sank when I heard about Brexit. I think the problem is that everyone has a different idea of what Brexit means. I think in the end nobody will be happy. I’m really not sure if it will happen to be honest. I don’t know.”
Daniel Gherardi, 20, Northern Ireland
“Yes, it will still happen. My view was just indifferent really, I don’t mind. Nobody really knows what the outcome’s going to be until it happens.”
Sam Reid, 22, Oxfordshire
“Yes. Well, I voted for leave and I do believe it’ll still happen. In terms of what’s going on at the moment, it’s really hard to say what the outcome is going to be. Two sides want different things at this stage and both teams are playing hard ball, which is understandable.”
Tom Dinsdale, 20, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it will still happen, it’s democracy. I voted leave for democracy, mainly, and because of the lack of democracy within the EU.”
Megan Naylor, 18, Leicester
“Yes. To be honest with you, I’m not very politically knowledgeable but still, I don’t think Brexit was the right thing to do and I know that at the minute there are a few problems, but I think it will probably still happen.”
Francesca White 18, Milton Keynes
“I was kind of in the middle when it came to remain or leave so a little bit on each side. However, I would’ve voted remain if given the chance. It will happen because it has been decided now and there has been a referendum so the Government cannot go back on what the majority of the country feel.”
James Bradley 27, Liverpool
“Yes I think it will happen, it has gone so far now that the Government can’t really go back on it. The public voted so the Government need to implement it otherwise what’s the point in a democracy?”
Dan O’Grady 30, Liverpool
“I voted to leave in the referendum because I am a fan of smaller states as I feel that they have a better understanding of what is going on in their country. The Government need to make Brexit happen as we have spoken, they need to react. ”
Daniel Chowdury 19, Bradford
“Although I voted to remain in the referendum, I feel it has to happen. Although I did not like the verdict we live in a democracy in our county and if the Government do not go ahead, it is undemocratic and unjust.”
Gary Anderton, 47, Tuebrook
“Either way it doesn’t matter if we’re in European common market or whatever. I don’t think it’s going to affect me whatsoever. It will still happen unfortunately.”
Paul Burns, 57, Bootle
“I think it’s a disaster, yes. I think it will probably go ahead. I think it’s one of the biggest disasters the country has ever walked into. I just think it’s wrong for the whole country. I think we were in a good position. People have voted on the basis of too much immigration, which I think there is, and they’ve basically voted on that one issue. I personally voted to stay in and I think it’s going to be a disaster.”
Susan Hassett, 63, Liverpool
“We should have stayed, mainly because of the funding we receive from the EU was a lot and definitely benefited the country. Yes, because there is nothing you can do about it now.”
Cliff Flooks, 62, Liverpool
“We should have stayed. Funding from the EU is a great benefit to the country and it is now going to stop, and yes think it will still go ahead because there is nothing you can do about it.”
Sarah Seasman, 29, Liverpool
“We should have remained for a starter, without getting too political. I think it will happen but it will be a soft Brexit.”
Gary Westhead, 50, Liverpool
“I think we should’ve stayed. I’m not a very political person, but things were fine the way they were. Yes, still think it will go ahead.”
Louis Donaldson, 60, Southport
“Yes, I do think it will happen. It had better happen. We’re better off out of the EU. It’s a shame for you kids. You don’t realise what it was like before. We were much more coherent as a nation. I voted against it previously.”
Joshua Bastow, 18, Leeds
“I like the idea of Brexit. It’ll be good to do our own trade deals which will be positive for the economy. Although, no, I don’t think it will happen with Theresa May as Prime Minister.”
David McGowan, 29, Speke
“It’s been a bit of a shambles. The Government are deluded with what they’re trying to achieve in negotiation. I still think that Brexit will happen, but the Government need to be more realistic in negotiations.”
Nancy Leonard, 23, Liverpool
“Yes, I think that it will happen. We’re so committed to Brexit at this point and Theresa May wants to look like a strong Prime Minister. The EU are in a stronger position than we are in negotiations. They hold all the cards.”
John Adams, 42, Wirral
“I voted to remain in the referendum so I’m against Brexit. I think that the winning margin was too small in its favour anyway, considering the turnout. It has to happen because that is democracy, but I don’t think that it will happen in the short-term. I think it will eventually happen. At the moment, the EU seem to be saying one thing about negotiations, but our Government seem to be saying something entirely different.”
Jack Fagan, 18, Surrey
“Yes I think Brexit will happen. But I don’t think it’s the right decision as I don’t think we’re strong enough to survive on our own. It will be harder to repair ties with countries within the EU.”
Callum Zorn, 19, Bristol
“Many people do not understand how beneficial being in the EU is to us as it gives us so much extra security and financial backing and makes it easier to trade. Others just use things like immigrants to turn people’s heads, but being in the EU is more beneficial to us than not. However, I still think Brexit will happen, yes.”
Margaret Charlwood, 78, Stockport
“The thought of the UK leaving the EU scares me. As one of the people who originally voted to join it, it will be sad to see us leave as we are much stronger being in the EU and to rebuild relationships with countries. But I think it will happen as we have got so far into negations we cannot back out now.”
Connie Morris, 18, Newcastle
“I am totally against Brexit. I feel we will struggle to do our own trade deals and set up international ties with other countries, but sadly yes I think we will leave the EU.”
Jean Harrison, 65, Liverpool
“Yes I think we will leave and I think Brexit will help the country flourish as we will not be pumping money into the EU and we can strengthen the local industries and business. We can also help strengthen the NHS with the money we will save.”
Edward Hardy, 21, Cannock
“I voted to remain. I think we are going to really struggle to reach a deal with the EU that they and us will be happy with. I do still believe that it will still happen.”
Michael Devine, 46, Bolton
“I was confused, first of all. I feel I was misled. The Tories have won and done nothing about it. It will go ahead because it has been done. However, in 10 years I feel another vote will reverse it.”
Sarah Butler-Boycott, 46, Gloucester
“Brexit is a bad idea. I’m not good with economics so that argument doesn’t sway me. From a people point of view it’s a bad idea. We will still leave the EU unfortunately.”
Danny Jones, 19, West Derby
“I do not know too much about it and do not really care. It still will happen eventually.”
Phil Lewis, 45, Liverpool
“I voted to remain and I am against Brexit. I think it will eventually happen, but I do not think it will be what people expected. It will be washed-down version – more what the government wanted rather than the people.”
Mel Johnstone, 55, Liverpool
“I feel that Brexit shouldn’t be happening, and I certainly hope it doesn’t. On the other hand it still will happen so now we prepare.”
Barry Hughes, 30, Liverpool
“Mostly confusion and boredom. I was a remainer, but now that it’s done and dusted it shouldn’t be too bad. I do still think that it will go ahead but they need to get a move on.”
Lee Hunter, 33, Liverpool
“I cannot wait for Brexit to happen and I am hopeful for it to go ahead sooner rather than later.”
Scott Harding, 24, Kent
“My opinion right now is that democracy took over the country so I am preparing myself for Brexit to happen. As a student, I have lost a lot stuff because of funding because of Brexit. It’s an absolute nightmare.”
Richard Williams, 60, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
“I’m not sure if Brexit will happen now. I think we have jumped into it without thinking about it. It will all depend on the agreement as to whether it actually happens or not.”
Christopher Kidd, 71, Liverpool
“Yes it will definitely happen, it doesn’t make too much of a difference though what happens now. All I know is that it will definitely happen and the Government will see it through.”
Lisa Davies, 47, Huyton
“I’m not sure if it will happen. It has gone on and on far too much now. I have several friends who are all of agreement that we wish we had voted to stay in the EU.”
Martin Young, 25, Essex
“I think will happen. It’s been a very drawn-out process made by the political parties. We really need to show we can be a stable country to the EU now.”
Karen Lowe, 69, Toxteth
“It will still happen, in my opinion. However, as far as I’m concerned it’s turned into a joke now, the party politics has turned it that way. I just want to get out now.”
Janet Scott, 37, Aintree
“No, it’s taking a long time, but it’s all I hear about on the news. The politics at the moment are unpredictable. It’s what we need in this country though.”
Jacob Smith, 27, West Kirby
“It’s an absolute mess, it won’t still happen. The Government have no idea what they’re doing and from what the press are reporting the negotiations are going terribly with the EU so there won’t be an agreement, in my opinion.”
Lucy Holt, 19, Kirkby
“Well, I think it’s a mess, but yes unfortunately – it seems we are determined to see it through. I don’t agree with it now though. I voted leave, but I don’t think we were given enough information beforehand.”
Tom Draco, 22, Rock Ferry
“I think that Brexit is going quite well really. I think it has potential to be the best thing to happen in Britain. Yes, I definitely think it will happen.”
Jack Doyle, 20, Runcorn
“I’m not a fan of Brexit really, to be fair. It’s bad for my job as it affects the company I’m in with trading with the EU – also with the drop of the Pound. I hope that Brexit will not still happen, but if Theresa May has a say, it will happen. I’m not sure what would happen if [Jeremy] Corbyn had a say though.”
Jamie Broadfoot, 44, Litherland
“I thought they made a mistake. I thought we should have stayed in the European Union and I still think it will happen. I think it’s a big mistake, I think we could have gone in and renegotiated and tried to make it so we have a bit more power than we have at the moment, rather than go the whole hog and pull out.”
Joe Owen, 19, Wirral
“I’m not very political but when I did vote, I voted to stay. I didn’t really know much about it. I have heard that leaving Europe might cause some problems, but yes I still think we are going to leave.”
Ben Rodgers, 48, Liverpool
“We are going to leave. We should have stayed and now young people are going to suffer because of it.”
James Cooper, 64, Liverpool
“I think it’s a good thing, we want to get out. We want to be on our own again, don’t we?
It’s still going to happen, we have done it before and we will do it again.”
Lynne Fennelly, 49, Liverpool
“I am just completely terrified now. We are no further on so you have got to run with it. We could have another referendum to see if people would change their minds, with a bit more knowledge, but it will probably still happen.”
Daryl Jones, 29, Scotland
“Yes, I think it’s going to happen. I think it is a bit of a stupid move, to be honest. I think there’s a lot of people going into it thinking it’s just going to solve immigration, so on and so forth. I think people are going into it with their eyes closed, I think we are a lot better where we are – for the trade, for the travel and across borders for work. That’s basically my view, I think we should stay put and sort out our problems, rather than coming out full stop.”
Pam Watson, 66, Cambridgeshire
“I would think it would happen. My personal feeling is that we should not have had a referendum in the first place. I think it’s created all sorts of difficulties.”
Trish McConell, 66, Manchester
“Yes. I was in the generation that voted to join the then-Common Market, but I think it got too big – it proved to be a lot wider than it ever intended to be. The trade thing was OK in the beginning, but now I think there are too many regulations telling people what they should and shouldn’t do. Leaving, I think there will be a lot of problems and consequences and a lot of arguing going on about it and people cracking on with it. At the end of the day, I think people are just looking at short-term because it could affect my age badly, it could affect anybody’s age badly, it might not.”
Izzy Dymock, 21, Sussex
“Yes, I think it’s good personally – not a very good opinion and not a very popular one for our age group. I think it will [happen]. I think people are setting over something that’s not going to happen for a couple years. In all honesty, what will be will be. I think there’s going to be lots of hiccups, like today Theresa May got shut down again – maybe she’s not the one for the job.”
Sandy Monger, 23, Norfolk
“To be honest, I kind of try to stay out of it all. Yes, but I feel like it will be quite a while and when it does happen, I feel like it’s kind of going to warn off people.”
John McIlveen, 70, Liverpool
“I voted to remain and I totally oppose Brexiteers. It will be an absolute disaster and could end up with a split Parliament. Yes, in one way or another, it will happen.”
Michael Cunningham, 54, Liverpool
“I think it will still happen, but it is a mistake. I think were stronger in the European Union. I think to divorce ourselves from Europe is weakening for not just ourselves, but also for the entire European Union and could ultimately lead to increase in conflict and possibly war.”
Pauline Quilliam, 76, Walton
“Yes it will happen, because otherwise we are going to lose out on an awful lot. I do not think it will be good for us personally with the elderly, but I suppose you have got to think of the future.”
Alex Quilliam, 78, Walton
“It is not explained enough for the general public. That is what the problem is. I feel like they are saying we will do this and we will do that, but they are not explaining to us, because at the end of the day we are the people who voted for it. It will still happen, yes. It is not one man, it is all the people around you saying we will advise you, saying do this and do that. When we get just one man, that’s when everything will go right.”
Jay Bryder, 70, Aigburth
“Yes, but I don’t want it to. We should have stayed in the European Union. It is better for the younger ones, like European travel and everything else.”
David Stamper, 20, Liverpool
“I do not know. Eventually we will leave the European Union.”
Mark Ament, 19, Liverpool
“It is not very good, it seems like it is going on forever. Yes, we will leave the European Union.”
James Anders, 24, Stoke-On-Trent
“I think it is stupid, and I do think it will happen. I do not agree with it, but the people voted for it and that is how democracy works.”
Clifford Ajiis, 76, Old Swan
“No, I do not think it will happen. No-one knows what’s going on and I don’t know what to think. I do not think it will happen anyway.”
Bethany Erlam, 20, Leeds
“Yes, it will still happen, but it was the worst decision possible. It will ruin the future for everyone and ruin travel. I speak Spanish and was planning to move to Spain, but that’s become 10 times more difficult for me because I won’t get free healthcare there anymore. It will be harder for me to find work and will be harder for me to get an EI number.”
Em Davies, 79, Liverpool
“Yes, it will still happen but I do not want it to. I think it is all wrong. Were a tiny little flaming island, to be perfectly honest with you, and we need other countries to help us out.”
Andrew Richards, 48, Liverpool
“My view of Brexit is that we are doing it for the wrong reasons. It’s a good thing but not for the reasons that people say, because I don’t particularly like the European Union as an institution. I don’t like what we are going to hand ourselves to, in terms of the more extreme neoliberalism that’s going to end up. I think it will still happen, but not in the way that the current Government thinks it will. So, there will be some kind of ‘fudge’ where we leave but we won’t leave.”
Janne Chapel, 62, Wirral
“I’m really sad about it, I think it was the wrong decision. I think it probably will happen but part of me hopes it doesn’t.”
Tom Nelson, 18, Liverpool
“I think yes it will, I think it will eventually happen. I think the important thing now is the vote’s happened, what’s best is to just get on with it and hope for the best, and that we get the best deal possible.”
David Brookfield, 59, Liverpool
“I voted remain, largely because I felt an obligation to young people who I thought that by and large would remain. I wanted to vote Brexit, and the reason why is I think it has run out of steam. I don’t know what the big ideas are about where we are going to go, now has it changed? Well, of course I have got doubts, we haven’t got a deal. That’s what the big indications are, that’s going to be difficult. So we don’t know, we are living in a period of uncertainty.”
Dylan Bayliff, 18, Southport
“I think it will still happen, but I don’t think we should have left, to be honest. I couldn’t vote. I think they are putting forward the plans and meetings. I think we are in a democracy and if we have voted to go we should just go.”
Chris Connor, 48, Runcorn
“My view of Brexit is the same as I had before. When we were coming up to the voting regarding it, there was that much contradiction of what was being said, I have no idea of what is right and what is wrong. So, whether it is going to happen or not going to happen is a difficult question. I suspect it probably will because we will be forced into it. There will be lots of delays and complications and is going to end very, very messy.”
Tony Giles, 44, Wirral
“The EU is a system with a biased view towards the UK, so I think it is a good thing we are leaving and I think it will go ahead.”
Tilly Osborne, 18, Birmingham
“I think it will still happen, but I don’t think it was the right decision. I couldn’t vote at the time, but I got involved in the Remain campaign because it wasn’t the best decision to leave. I think it will still happen, but it will be a slow process.”
Sarah Gethin, 22, Shrewsbury
“Yes it will still happen, and I think it’s bad. I voted to remain. Theresa May said recently, to Andrew Marr on his TV programme, there is no way there would ever be another referendum. So obviously, if the Prime Minister is saying that, it must be true. It was a big public decision so they wouldn’t be able to take the right off of the public and change their decision.”
Martin Heale, 42, Reading
“I think now as I thought all the way through, that it’s a terrible mistake. I think people didn’t know what they were voting for and I think their positions were misrepresented. Almost everything that was promised is now unravelling. I also think that the people would like to back out if they could, but at the moment there isn’t a clear political route to do that. There is no obvious way to back out because you can’t simply ignore the referendum, which is done.”
Tom Gibson, 21, Belfast
“I’m positive, I like it. I’m optimistic about it. Yes, I think the democratic will of the British people will push through with Brexit.”
Aaron Siven, 18, Nottingham
“Yes, it will go ahead. It just has to happen now because the majority voted for it, but I’m not really sure how I feel about it.”
Jordan Walpole, 21, Liverpool
“Yes, I’m sure it will carry on. It depends if there’s another election. I wish we stayed in the EU, a lot of people in Liverpool feel the same.”
James Craig, 18, Devon
“I think it will, it’s what people voted for so politicians have to go ahead with it. I wanted to remain and I don’t necessarily agree with how they’re going ahead with it.”
Stephen Crone, 29, Liverpool
“Yes I think it will go ahead, but I’m not glad about it. I feel resigned to it. I would prefer to see Europe working as one, it is a better way to preserve worker’s rights.”
Travis Hetherington, 19, Northern Ireland
“Yes, I think it will happen but I don’t think it will be agreed by all people. It was 52% so it’s hard to say who’s going agree and disagree. I voted to leave so that’s my view on it.”
Paul Furlong, 54, Crosby
“I’m not sure it will still happen, but it’s an absolute disaster, especially for education and science, not to mention food. I think people are in dreamland and I am 100% against it. I think it will be a sad day.”
Ellie Egan, 23, Liverpool
“I think it will go through. I voted to remain. I think it will be a shambles – we will be left alone and we should all move somewhere else.”
Tanya Windle, 20, Liverpool
“I’m against how it was portrayed, but we’re set to leave no. I think we’re going try to get a split deal. It will go through a bit, but not fully as they say.”
Christie Rowley, 56, Staffordshire
“Yes. If you asked me yesterday I would’ve said probably, but today after watching the news I’d say yes it will. I think anyone with a really strong opinion, where have they got it from? We’ve been given misinformation, opinions, likelihoods and possibilities. I think whatever happens will make it successful.”
Faith Agaba, 38, Sussex
“Yes. It is a bad idea and I just wish the whole thing would not happen. I feel less certain now than I did two months ago, that it is going to happen. It is such a shambles, it can’t be real. Maybe I’m in denial.”
Caroline Taylor, 38, Liverpool
“Yes. I was not for Brexit so I was disappointed. But I think at the moment I have to assume that it’s going to happen because that’s what we’ve signed up to.”
Tom Helvin, 75, Merseyside
“Yes. I voted in favour of staying in Europe, I’m still of the same opinion. Brexit probably will happen and I’ll regret it very much.”
Leah Moffatt, 20, Liverpool
“Yes. It’s bad. I think the Government makes it a bit of a mess, to be honest. I think Theresa May will go for it because that’s why she got into power.”
Lewis Pike, 22, Liverpool
“Yes, it’ll probably happen. It’s a disgrace. It’s old people voting for our future. They were proud before it messed the country up.”
Jess Pierpoint, 18, Liverpool
“Yes, I’d like to think it won’t but it probably will. The system is a bit corrupt anyway. I think if the voting scheme was the other way around it would have been a completely different outcome. The majority of it was just older people. I think it was a bit of a fix, to be honest.”
Raif Clarke, 18, Stoke-On-Trent
“Yes, it’s going to happen. I don’t want it to but since Britain left the EU, more countries have been trying to become independent. The EU seems to be doomed, which is a real shame considering it’s supposed to be nations uniting together.”
Jesse Moore, 19, London
“Yes. I hate it. To be honest, I haven’t really paid attention to politics since the decision but it seems there are a lot of people behind it.”
Dave Coveney, 47, Liverpool
“No, it is a complete dog’s dinner of a concept. There is no chance of us being ready. The whole thing is horrific. Fundamentally, it will really affect certain parts and societies of the UK and some not so much.”
Stephen Jameson, 64, Liverpool
“Yes, I do think it will happen. I was against Brexit to start with. There are a thousand and one reasons, but generally I think it is bad for the country’s economy and our European relationships.”
Tom Rhodes, 19, Halifax
“Yes, I think it will still happen, definitely. I don’t want it to happen. I didn’t vote last year as I was too young, but if I could’ve I would have voted to remain. I don’t think the politicians are going about it the right way at all. I don’t really know much about it, if I’m honest.”
Rachel Hunter, 25, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it’s going to happen, but I really hope it doesn’t end up happening and I hope the majority see sense. I don’t find myself a very political person, however I think Brexit screams disaster. It’s a terrible idea. I voted to stay in the EU. My family are all over Europe so I feel like it’s going to cause problems. I feel like the politicians have to stick to their guns, to a certain extent.”
Alistair Dodd, 26, Wirral
“Yes, I don’t want Brexit to happen, but I think it is still going to. I voted in the referendum last year to stay and was heartbroken when I found out we were leaving. I guess if people voted to leave we have to stick it out and see what will happen. I do think we were misled, though. They have to do what people decided to do. They can’t go back now. Maybe a second referendum will be a good idea, but I think the result will still be the same.”
Emma Groves, 30, Liverpool
“Yes I voted to remain, I was very much against us leaving, but I still think it’s going to happen. I don’t know how you can bypass a democratic process. I don’t think there will be a second referendum.”
Lesley Tsakos, 57, Walton
“Yes, I have no doubt that Brexit is going to happen, but I hate it. I voted to remain. I wasn’t happy with the vote and I feel like people have made a mistake. I don’t think they will allow another referendum, but I wish they would.”
Ann Marie Martin, 49, Liverpool
“Yes, it’s going to happen. I was a leaver, and then I voted remain because I couldn’t get enough information on in or out. I still would like to remain, and I’ve got a feeling there is a hidden agenda that actually the Government don’t want Brexit to happen. I think we’re going to end up having a second vote. Although I don’t agree with the result, I agree with the power of the people and the people have spoken. However, I think we were ill-informed because we weren’t given enough information.”
Peter Owens, 55, Liverpool
“Yes, I do think it will happen. My view has changed, I voted to leave but I would definitely vote to stay now if we had another one. We weren’t told the potential impact of it, the way that Pound’s falling, dangers of trade and being bullied by the other European countries.”
Shannan Bhandal, 22, Wolverhampton
“Yes, I think it will still happen, to be fair. To be honest, I don’t really have an opinion on it, I am not really focused on the news. I just follow what my parents think. I’ve voted to stay in, but I think it was just because people of my age were like ‘yes, let’s just stay in’. I didn’t really see the advantages of leaving.”
Tom Ferguson, 68, St Helens
“Yes, I hope it won’t happen but I suspect it probably will. It was a disaster. I think that the politicians are too afraid to go against the referendum.”
Cecilia McGrory, 53, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it will definitely happen. I don’t know how I’m feeling about Brexit. I am a bit 50/50. I am not up to date about what’s happening. I’ve voted to stay because I don’t think there was enough information at the time to help with people’s decisions, and so it’s best to stick with what you already know.”
Conor Mallon, 18, Northern Ireland
“I think it’s terrible, it will destroy UK economy. I think it will still happen because the leaders of the UK are too stubborn to go against it.”
Vicki Prescott, 39, Widnes
“I think it will still happen, but I am a bit sceptical about it, I think they don’t really know what they’re doing really. They are telling you one thing one day and the next day something else, but we will see.”
Clair Sharpe, 49, South Liverpool
“I think it will still happen. I think it is appalling and I don’t think we should have come out the EU. I don’t feel optimistic about the future because of it.”
Kaya Purchase, 22, Wirral
“I think it probably will still happen, but not to the extent that was initially intended… no one really knows what it means.”
Lynne Williams, 58, St Helens
“Yes, Theresa May’s back is against the wall and the popular opinion won the referendum, nevertheless, it’s a referendum. What’s the point if it doesn’t happen? We are rising up the ordinary folk. The elites are worried now.”
Alan How, 21, Cambridge
“I do think something will happen. It was pointless, it shouldn’t have happened. It’s not beneficial. I don’t think they know what they are doing. It’s not beneficial and it’s been a lie the whole time. Maybe there will be another referendum.”
Mari Evans, 62, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it probably will. I hope it doesn’t happen, we are better off as a country being in the European Union.”
Terence Rotherham, 69, Scarsbrick
“I think we will definitely leave. The sooner we get out the better, it’s dragging on.”
Terry Payne, 48, Northhampton
“I believe that there is a chance that it won’t happen. People have been lied to in this country without being not been told the truth cost about Brexit. The government is split between different views and can’t act cohesively.”
Mark O’Keefe, 30, Newcastle
“I think it will still happen, it is still awful – removing from global society based on fear and ignorance. It is a sad day for Britain.”
Mary Richardson, 66, Maghull
“Yes. I voted to come out because they have got power over us. We aren’t part of Europe and we will never be. I remember going into it and we haven’t had a good deal. We are far better on our own. We are a powerful country.”
Amanda Ellison, 47, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it will, it will happen, but when it happens, I don’t know. I just wish they’d get on with it and make their minds up what they’re going to do. There’s too much bickering with them. I can understand they need a good deal for it, but they need to hurry up and get on with it.”
Alan Davis, 53, Anfield
“Yes, I do think it will still happen, and it’s the worst thing that could ever happen. It’s a big joke, they couldn’t organise it. They’ve gone into it without a plan.”
Brenda Burdett, 59, Liverpool
“I don’t really know if it will still happen. Everything’s just up in the air. I’d like to think it wouldn’t happen. At the moment, everyone’s blaming Brexit now for the stuff that’s going wrong; I just think they’re using that as a scapegoat.”
Josh Quinn, 23, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it will happen eventually. I’m not too sure, it’s taking a while. It’ll affect everyone, prices of foods and immigration.”
Adam Ashes, 25, Liverpool
“Yes, it probably will still happen, it’s stupid. We’ve been waiting for ages, it’s taking too long and they can’t take too long. Nothing’s going to change anyways, except immigration. Job centres and that now, most of their funding is from the EU, stuff like that is going to change. It is going to affect poor people the most.”
Lorraine Talent, 55, Liverpool
“Yes, it’s got to go ahead. It’s the people’s vote that’s made it. That’s what we want, that’s what we voted for, to come out of it. There’s no going back unless there’s another vote.”
Keith Murphy, 47, Liverpool
“I can’t see why it shouldn’t. I think it was a mistake myself. If people have said that’s what they want, then that’s what they should get, so yes I think that it will still happen.”
Josh Brabbins, 19, Cumbria
“I think so yes, I think it will happen eventually. I personally voted to stay, but now that the vote was to leave they should just get on with it. Hopefully it will turn out for the best.”
Chris Stanley, 27, Kidderminster
“It’ll still happen, yes. I think stuff will happen in the background, but there won’t be much change. There was a lot of hype about it in the first place, scaremongering almost from both sides, but I don’t think really much is going to change. The UK are needed around Europe so I can’t see much changing.”
Lee Stanley, 25, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it will probably happen, but to a lesser extent than what we thought at the time. It’s important – it’s my future we’re talking about. Nothing has really changed from my perspective. When I’ve been looking at the news it almost seems like it’s not been talked about anymore and when they do it’s almost seems like they’re backpedalling a little bit.”
Maureen Kenny, 59, Wallasey
“It will have to happen because it was a democratic decision. I suspect that if they held the referendum again, it would still be democratic, but it would be a different outcome. People were stamping their feet in frustration and didn’t realise the implications.”
Linn Halliday, 55, Liverpool
“It will still happen. It has to happen, the UK people voted for it. I don’t think the Government thought the people were going to vote for it, so it’s something we’re stuck with now. It will take a long time to sort out. It’s an unfortunate situation that we’ve gotten into. I personally wouldn’t have voted to exit Europe.”
Pete Johnson, 43, Liverpool
“It will still happen. The referendum has gone ahead. Too many politicians would be fearful for their positions if they were not seen to follow the democratic decision. People were ill-informed and I don’t think enough was done by the remain campaign. A number of misguided beliefs were rolled into the Brexit argument. It’s detrimental for the United Kingdom, for universities certainly. It makes the ability to attract funding through European research bodies more difficult.”
Colin Harrison, 48, Liverpool
“My view hasn’t changed, it was a bad idea. I hope it never happens, but can’t say if it will or not. Administratively, it’s a huge headache and nobody fully considered the costs. Politically it’s a bad move for Britain to separate itself from its common responsibilities in Europe. It has awkward social impacts. In a current moment of globalisation it’s better to be part of large groups rather than small groups.”
Lucinda Matthews Jones, 34, Cambridge
“I was a remainer and I think we should have stayed in the EU. Yes, I think it will happen, sadly. I don’t think it should, and I think it was foreshadowed. I think we knew about this. I think either way there is going to be a lot of social unrest.”
Kira Davis, 20, Wirral
“I don’t know. I think it has been quite calm. My particular view was to stay because everything was fine as it was. I didn’t want it to change.”
Ben Redwood, 19, Somerset
“It will definitely happen. It needs to happen sooner rather than later. I wanted to remain, and I wish we could stay but we’re in limbo.”
Maria Coll, 19, Birmingham
“I think it will still happen and I don’t agree with it. They can’t go back on their word can they? It wouldn’t be very democratic.”
Jerry Brooks, 78, Preston
“It is not going fast enough. No, there is no going back, not if we are still a democracy.”
Phillip Murphy, 77, West Derby
“No, I don’t think Brexit will still happen. Brexit is just a pack of lies. They said to us that the money was supposed to go the National Health Service. Then when politicians were asked about this, they were saying not to involve them with that. I think they may come out but it is going to be at an awful cost.”
Caitlyn McIllwaine, 21, Northern Ireland
“Yes, I think Brexit will still happen. I am from Northern Ireland and we voted to remain, but I honestly do not know anything about it. It is probably a bad idea and I think after the referendum happened, a lot of people realised it was a bad idea.”
Alan Smith, 55, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it will still happen. I think the original reasons to leave were not clearly put forward. I think they were biased to a small group of individuals. The promises made were not substantive – it was ineffective, misleading. Now we are trying to make the best of a bad deal with a government that is limited in its powers. The rest of Europe are trying to make sure we pay our pound of flesh.”
Dean O’Sullivan, 26, Huyton
“Yes, I do think it will go ahead, but I think it will be a last minute vote on the details that will go in place. I think it is a bad thing for the whole economy. You can see it in London where a lot of companies are just leaving. It’s not going in the right direction.”
Rebecca Goodfellow, 30, Wigan
“No, I think Brexit is a mess, and I do not think it will happen. It’s not very well thought through, and I just think overall it is going to be bad for the country, the economy, and morale. I was a firm voter against it.”
Julia Metcalfe, 67, Crosby
“Yes, I think it will go ahead, unfortunately, although I’m not very happy about it. I never wanted it in the first place, to be quite honest, I didn’t vote for Brexit. I think it’s probably costing an awful lot of money with all the meetings going on.”
Jane Lynch, 63, Woolton
“Yes, I think it will still happen. I think it has to happen because we had a referendum if you agree or not. I think it should happen and will happen. I can’t see us changing our mind.”
Michael Mayers, 55, Southport
“Yes, it will happen. I am all for it (Brexit). My opinion is Europeans have too much say in what goes on in our country and we should be governed from Westminster, not Europe.”
Jack Davies, 19, Liverpool
“I don’t believe it has any direction. I think it’s chaos in regards to Brexit at the moment and I think there needs to be some kind of direction as soon as possible. Otherwise, the country isn’t going to know where we are heading. I don’t know, I would struggle to answer that one because it has no direction to it.”
Kenny McKay, 24, Liverpool
“I think it will happen, yes. I don’t really have an opinion, to be honest, but I do think it will happen – it is just a matter of time.”
Nathan Haynes, 21, Wirral
“It shouldn’t have happened and I voted against it. I think it will be successful under a different leadership. I do think it will happen eventually, but the consequences are that it is a disadvantage for the working class and everyone below them.”
Jamie Goulding, 18, Liverpool
“I think it should happen and it’s a good thing. I do think it has its consequences, but it can be beneficial in the long run and people are not seeing the bigger picture. It will happen, but it will just take time.”
Max Porter, 18, Preston
“I don’t agree with it but it is happening and people just need to deal with that. I don’t think it will be as bad as people make it out to be. I do think that the reason why so many people voted for it was because of the false promise about giving all that money to the NHS. Yes, I think it will happen eventually. You can’t really complain, it is democracy.”
Jessica Mason, 18, Wigan
“I don’t think it will happen, we tried too hard to get into the EU in the first place. It took us three attempts so why should we leave?”
June Lane, 70, Bebington
“I think it will happen and I voted to get out of it. We have got worse since we joined the EU and there are not many jobs around now. I believe it’s a benefit for younger people.”
Ruth Childerhouse, 20, Lincolnshire
“I don’t know because I don’t think they know how to do it. Nobody else has done it before so there is no blueprint on how we should do it. Nobody has thought about it practically. It is going to cost a lot of money if we do leave.”
Lucy Malkin, 20, Staffordshire
“No, I don’t think it will happen. I think Brexit is going to cause financial problems and it will cause a bigger divide between races.”
Dan Millington, 19, Huddersfield
“I think it is a massive mess at the moment and I voted remain, so I wasn’t happy but I was shocked people voted to leave because we are usually conservative. Yes, I think we will leave but when we do leave, we will be in a whole lot of trouble. If we try to reverse it, the EU won’t let us because we need them more than they need us.”
Christian Cheever, 20, Liverpool
“In all honesty, I don’t care. I voted remain whereas obviously more people voted leave and I just have to accept that. I might not even be in this country when Brexit turns around. I’m not sure it will take place. Theresa May won’t be Prime Minister if it does take place, she has done nothing for her own party.”
Ben Wells, 18, Huyton
“I’d rather we didn’t leave because that’s what my family says, but yes I do believe they will go ahead with Brexit because they won’t go back on it now.”
Luke Shaw, 26, Wales
“Well, I voted to remain. Honestly, since politics started taking over, I started to live in a shadow. Yes, I believe Brexit will happen but World War III is coming. All this stuff happening in Spain with the civil war, last time this happened it led to World War II.”
Molly Hannah, 19, Liverpool
“Brexit is complicated, I still don’t think it’s been sorted out. Theresa May has done nothing. I think they will go ahead with it because they will not want to undo everything and go back on it now.”
Lilly Maher, 18, Lancaster
“Yes, Brexit will go ahead because it would be too much effort to go back on what has already been done and said. They are unorganised.”
Phoebe Thompson, 21, Liverpool
“I don’t see the point in Brexit. I think if it’s not broke then you shouldn’t try to fix it, but I think it will go ahead – it looks that way anyway.”
Isabelle Almond, 19, Leeds
“Personally I want to stay. Yes I think we will end up leaving, but I think staying in would be better for immigration, free trade and the support of different countries.”
Brandon Howarth, 55, Liverpool
“It might happen, it might not, but I think it will and it will probably all end in a disaster. I think people might vote to go back in, particularly youngsters.”
Alex Garner, 18, St Helens
“I don’t think it was a good idea, to be honest, I’m not sure what is going to happen.”
John Lunt, 67, Liverpool
“No. I’m hoping it happens, but in the long run no, I don’t think it will. I think there’s too many going against it. I was for it.”
Rowan Clyd, 19, Derry
“Yes. I think we should stay. I think it’s better for the economy, plus Theresa May is messing things up isn’t she? She didn’t even comment on whether she’d reverse it or not. I’m Northern Irish and I don’t really follow British politics a lot, but it’s hard not to follow this. Yes, I think it’ll still happen. It’s too embarrassing if they turn back now.”
Chloe Duggleby, 20, Saulsbury
“I don’t know. All the people I’ve talked to said they didn’t think it was actually going to happen so they voted to leave. I think there should be a second referendum just because loads of people thought ‘oh, I didn’t mean that’. I don’t know – I think this one might not go ahead and we’ll have a second referendum.”
Sam Scott, 60, Liverpool
“No, I think it’ll get scrapped. It won’t work, in my opinion. There’s nothing but arguing all the time about something. When they get together nobody tends to sort anything out, they don’t go in depth into anything. It’s a stalemate.”
Connor Moore, 21, Liverpool
“Yes. A lot of things were promised that have been completely and utterly washed away and they’re never going to materialise, so in a sense British people have been lied to and now we’ve been left to pick up the pieces of what’s left. It’s a way of politicians in this country of using immigrants as a scapegoat.”
Friya Green, 18, Wigan
“I don’t know. I don’t think we should have left. If Theresa May has any actual idea of what she’s doing we might eventually end up leaving. I don’t think people knew what were the policies were – it should have been more black and white.”
Elizabeth Mitchell, 20, Leeds
“No, I think it’s still a really stupid idea but I don’t know a lot about politics. I wouldn’t want it to go ahead as we are alienating ourselves.”
Tina Cherrington, 28, Liverpool
“I don’t know. I didn’t want it to happen, but I think it will probably still happen. I think it will be good if they did a revote.”
David Clayton, 65, Liverpool
“No, I have no comment on Brexit, I am not a political person at all. I think Brexit will go ahead. I was happy with the package we were getting from Europe.”
Rob David, 35, Bury St Edmunds
“Yes, it’s going to go ahead. If we go against it now what is the point of having a democracy? There is a lot of scaremongering as half of the population decided to leave. I think it is what it is.”
Stephen Downey, 34, Liverpool
“I’m disappointed it hasn’t happened yet. If they wanted to do it they would have done it by now. Their heart is not in it. The Government has the power to make things happen. I’m sure if Nigel Farage was in charge it would’ve been done by now. But I don’t think it’s going to happen.”
Jonathan Butters, 55, Liverpool
“It’s a slow-motion car crash. I really don’t know if it will still happen. It may drag out into another election.”
Connor Cubbon, 19, Liverpool
“I’m not sure if it will go ahead. It is taking too long. At first, I thought it was a good idea, but now I’m totally against it. At first I thought it would help the trade market out, but now I realise it’ll just ruin the whole thing.”
Nigel Keenin, 40, Northern Ireland
“Well Monsieur [Emmanuel] Macron {French President] has put a spanner in the works there. He’s accused the British government of lying. I’m from Northern Ireland so it’s going to cause all sorts of problems over there. I hope it won’t happen, but I think the people are stubborn enough to make it happen. At the end of the day it was a stupid idea.”
Mary Creswell, 61, Liverpool
“It’s the most diabolical, worst disaster. I am ashamed to be English. I can’t see which way it’s going now.”
Andrea Barnes, 72, Durham
“The Government is totally mishandling it. They created the mess to begin with. I think it was just a ploy from David Cameron to get votes. It is making us look ridiculous, but it’ll probably go ahead.”
Sharleine Durham, 32, Darlington
“We have to leave it, definitely. It will be a better future for the kids. It’ll go ahead and it will get better.”
Owen Drummond, 20, Liverpool
“I’m really not that bothered, I can’t tell if it will go ahead. I was a remainer, but I don’t know enough about it. I do think people over 60 shouldn’t be allowed to vote.”
Kimberly Larkin, 29, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it’ll still happen because I think once we’ve decided on something it’ll be kind of foolish to back out and I think they should stick with it. Personally, I don’t think Brexit should have been an option in the first place.”
Adam Higgins, 19, Liverpool
“Yes. For democracy’s sake I hope it still does happen. I voted to remain, but I think it’s all up in the air, with the Government we’ve got at the moment. I don’t know if they’ve got what it takes to get us a good deal.”
Sheila Watson, 68, Liverpool
“Yes. I think they’ve gone far enough down the road. At the beginning I don’t think there was enough for people to understand what it all means.”
Alan Moore, 68, Liverpool
“I think it should not happen. Europe is the future, for all of us to be in. We should not be sectarian about who we are. I think the green light was given by all the voters in ignorance. It’s going to happen, but that green light is turning to amber increasingly.”
Peter Simm, 61, Liverpool
“Yes, obviously it’s going to go forward. We should stand by what we said. The reason people voted out is because they were fed up with the bureaucrats telling us what we can and can’t do. I am disappointed because we’ve softened on a lot of issues, but ultimately we should go out. I hope it goes through, but we can still be a responsible partner for Europe. A lot of other countries do it, so why are we afraid of doing it?”
David Stamper, 20, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it will happen eventually, but it’s just taking a long time to get there. I don’t know much really. Right now though it seems like we’re getting nowhere. I would’ve preferred not to leave. We were part of the EU for a reason so why leave?”
Gail Afellat, 56, Liverpool
“Yes, with Brexit it’s got its ups and downs, but I still think it’ll go through. I think at the end of it we’re not going to benefit from it because I think half of the people mainly voted for it for the wrong reasons. I think for half of them it was just mainly racial thinking.”
Laura Firth, 22, Leeds
“Yes, I think it’s going to happen, but I think it’s going to be regretted because there has already been so much uproar. I think we should take a revote. I wasn’t even in the country when the referendum happened.”
Claudia Scott-Burrows, 21, Leeds
“Yes, I voted to remain so I’m obviously not happy about the result, but I do feel if something was going to change it would have happened by now. My opinion is Theresa May should just resign.”
Lottie Kitchen, 22, Huddersfield
“Yes. Obviously different politicians are saying different things like what Boris Johnson said and Theresa May, so I feel the country doesn’t really have a strong stance. Obviously Boris Johnson is a very well-known politician and is a public figure as well with his social media platform, so I feel like there isn’t that strong a movement towards supporting Theresa May’s decision, which makes the country question it.”
Mark Amand, 19, Liverpool
“Yes, it’s still going to happen, but we just seem to be getting nowhere in the last 18 months. I would have preferred not to leave, I don’t really think David Davis knows what he’s doing, to be honest. They’re all worrying now and just faffing, basically. I had no problem with staying in the EU, to be fair, so why change something that was, in my opinion, working?”
Michael Devine, 46, Bolton
“Yes, I still think it will happen. I originally voted for Brexit. I feel like I’ve been misled by my Government. If I had to vote again I would vote to stay, and the majority of the country would as well.”
Christopher Megrath, 22, Belfast
“Yes, I think it will happen, but I still think it’s a disgrace. It’s not the best option for the UK. I don’t think it should have been a vote for the public to decide. I don’t think we will benefit from it at all.”
Eric Ryder, 69, Liverpool
“Yes. I always voted for it and I think it will still happen. My opinion hasn’t changed since the 1980s.”
Maria Smith, 42, Bolton
“Yes I think it will, there’s no reason not to now. I’m undecided, but in the end I prefer to stay.”
Trevor Howard, 51, London
“Yes it will happen, but it will be delayed and extended. There is no clear direction, negotiations have gone off-track. The UK wants to have their cake and eat it, as if they want to be in and out at the same time. I don’t think we needed a referendum in the first place.”
Glen Foulks, 19, Coventry
“I don’t know, I don’t really have a good knowledge about. I haven’t really followed it, but I don’t think it’s a good idea.”
Martin Leigh, 65, Liverpool
“Yes, I think it will probably still happen, but I think it’s still a bad idea. I didn’t vote to join the EU in the 70s, but I voted to remain in 2016.”
Daniel Campion, 32, Liverpool
“I don’t know, I haven’t done enough research. I would like to break away from it though –
I would like independence. The media portrayed it as a gateway for immigrants, which is not the case. We are still talking about independence after two years.”
Peter Allen, 77, Nottingham
“Yes it will still happen, because it’s part of the respect for the process. Here in Britain we are fairly true to our democratic roots, but I hate the idea of Brexit.”
Tara Feehan, 21, Louth
“Yes, it probably will but I’m not for it. I think that because it’s already gone too far and the government won’t back down.”
Simon Roberts, 46, Shropshire
“I think it will still happen. I wasn’t for it in the start but I am now. I am a bit annoyed with the Europeans, I think they’re treating us like idiots. We’ll have to do as we’re told.”
Kay Sheppard, 53, County Durham
“Yes I think it will still happen, I don’t know whether I still agree with it. I think there’s more information come out after everybody has voted for Brexit. I think there should have been probably been more information before the vote. I think for businesses it is going to be more difficult. I own a business, so for us it’s going to be more difficult.”
Lee Stewart, 69, Shrewsbury
“Unfortunately, I think it will still happen. I think it’s been a disaster from start to finish. It’s indicative of a small minded mentality. I’m as much European as I am British. I’m embarrassed that the people of my generation voted for it.”
Margret Davy, 70, Liverpool
“I voted against it. There’s a petition going now for a second vote, so hopefully it might go to a second vote. I think if they have a second vote an awful lot of people will vote against it because I think they can see how much of a shambles it is at the moment. I think its wishful thinking that it won’t happen, it’s gone so far now. I’m hoping for a softer Brexit.”
Chris Jolly, 33, Bebington
“It will happen but not the way everybody thought it would happen. If it was to go to the vote again people would probably vote the other way. I think people voted based on a lot of lies, fake media and fake news. Too many figures were thrown about that people just believed in. It’s been that long now and nobody has seen any difference.”
Gerard Riordan, 58, Dewsbry
“I’ve been really keen on Brexit and I voted out. Although I’m quite European I think we’re better out because we’re being quite dumbed down. After all the dealing and once its calmed down, we will go in for trade, which is what we went in for in the first place. I’m happy we’re going out because we can create our own laws and the EU is corrupt, but I feel sorry for the remainers.”
Tom Wilson, 25, Bradford
“I’m against Brexit. I think it will happen, but not to the same extent that they were pushing for where the referendum first came out. I think it was very complicated. I thought it was always a bad idea and still is one. I don’t think it will ease up any economic crisis. My girlfriend is Italian and shes not happy about it either.”
Anthony Solomon, 60, Worcester
“I think it will still happen. We shouldn’t be held to ransom. Let’s start the negotiations, get it started, because if we pay the fee that the EU is asking for what’s to say they won’t come back and ask for more? Get the deal sorted then we can pay afterwards.”
Mark Redman, 58, Walton
“It will happen yes, just walk away. I want a no-deal scenario. All they want is our money, why can’t we spend our money in this country.”
Pat Neal, 72, Runcorn
“My view is that it’s a bad thing. I thought that when we voted and I still think that now. There’s only a very slim chance it won’t happen, unless something really goes wrong. The more they have difficulty with Europe, the more the Brexiteers will say ‘Goddamn Europeans, let’s get out of here’. Thank God for young people, they speak more sense. Financially, despite our place in the world, in not too many years it will affect us.”
Richard Stowe, 58, Hoylake
“I hate Brexit because I don’t believe in so much nationalism and barriers created by people trying to perpetuate race being an issue and immigration. All those causes go against the principles of humanity and human rights. No, I don’t believe it will go through because there is enough people opposed to it even within Parliament, but also within the younger generation. Europe will put too heavy a price compared to what the expectation of Brexit was going to be for those that were for it in the first place.”
Charlotte Teece, 29, Stoke
“I did not really want it to happen. Yes, I think it will still go ahead, they would look silly if they decided not to.”
Tyler Freear, 24, Cambridgeshire
“I’m from Cambridgeshire which is vastly different to the city. It has not affected where I am from that much. It is hard to say. Yes, it probably will go ahead but it will not be as it was said.”
Megan Robinson, 21, Sefton
“I feel like Brexit affects young people more than older people. Yes, I think it will still happen. I do not think anything is going to get better. The Government has been telling us for years things are going to change but there is more decrease than there is increase.”
Graham Hill, 67, Blackpool
“It’s a great idea, independence. Spend it all on the NHS and make the Pound stronger. Yes, it definitely will still happen. Unfortunately, the Government will probably screw it up – they’re incompetent.”
Tristan Irving, 46, Birkenhead
“Honestly, I was unconvinced with any of the policies shown. I was unsure which way it was going to go upon our exit from Europe. I consider it a minefield – I consider it underplayed by the politicians. Yes, it will go ahead, people will have a much bigger say than the politicians.”
Jonnie James, 37, London
“I don’t think it should have happened. I have to accept it, however, it is a shambles. Yes, but it will be messy. It was decided with no plans so the Government have to make it up as they go along.”
Aaron Boland, 31, Liverpool
“Well it’s really hard to tell what’s going on. It does not seem like it is a very good deal for the country. It is a bit chaotic. It is hard to really tell what the motivations were to leave the EU in the first place. It does not seem to be particularly coherently communicated to anyone; I think we can see that in the fallout. I cannot tell you if it is a good thing or bad thing. I know that the EU generally is a free trade cabal. It’ll almost certainly happen in some form because politicians don’t like to appear weak.”
Catriona Burdun, 23, Northern Ireland
“It shouldn’t happen. I am from Northern Ireland, so the view of being at home with a hard border – that is where I stand on it. Being from there, what The Troubles have been in the past, I think that is going to escalate everything at home. Yes but it will be dragged out and everything that will be wrong will all be blamed on Brexit.”
Alison Clare, 27, Liverpool
“It’s a blooming silly idea. I think that the EU was created for really good reasons and that people voted to leave without having full, accurate facts at their disposal. Yes because I think there will be riots in the street if it didn’t because it did get the popular vote. Democratically, it is the right thing for it to go through, even though it is not personally what I would be up for.”
Linda Collin, 71, Croston
“I’m appalled by it and I think, unfortunately, it will. There are so many nutters in the Conservative Party.”
Phillip Ratcliffe, 74, Scotland
“I think it is an appalling idea, especially as the people who voted based their views on a pack of lies and were misinformed. The politicians misled the general public. I suspect it will go ahead.”
Andrew Robinson, 32, Liverpool
“I have no idea what the hell is going on with it these days. I know we’re supposed to be doing it but I don’t know if they’re actually going to do it. I think it’s a mess and I’m not entirely convinced the vote should have been the mandate. I don’t think we’ve prepared properly. We would officially leave, but unofficially it won’t make a whole lot of difference.”
Paul Goodinson, 23, Liverpool
“I think so. I don’t really like Brexit, to be fair. I have a lot of foreign friends here who are hard workers and I was speaking to one of them last night and his girlfriend is being discriminated against. She wants to work, she will get an interview and when they find out she’s Polish they will tell her to leave. It’s disgusting. They want out but want to reap the benefits from it.”
Judith Davis, 45, Liverpool
“No. I don’t agree with it. I actually voted to stay.”
Jodie Fisher, 37, Runcorn
“I think it’s a crappy idea driven by racism, lies and political agendas. I don’t think it will go ahead and I don’t think it was ever going to. It was unworkable and there is no exit strategy. I don’t they will be able to get out because of the power the EU has.”
Margaret Stevens, 71, Liverpool
“I don’t know. I’ve just got that feeling about it all.”
Ellis Woods, 20, Liverpool
“I would assume it would because they voted for it. I don’t think it’s going to go ahead as the people who voted out would say it would.”
Katie Hartley, 25, Birkenhead
“Yes, but not for a while – a couple of years. I voted to stay in because I didn’t believe all of the rubbish that the politicians said. I don’t really understand it too much because I think they all lie.”
Jayne Gerrard, 55, Formby
“I thought it was a good thing and I did want it, to be honest, but it’s just dragging its feet now and I don’t like [Theresa] May but I feel sorry for her. The whole world is on her back; she can’t do right for wrong. I just wish those EU idiots would let us go. We voted for it, so it should go ahead. They can’t turn against the people.”
Max Klein, 25, London
“Yes. I do not have a view as such, but I think it’s an isolation policy. Isolation has its benefits and pitfalls. However, Brexit will happen but not in the way people who voted for it would want it to happen.”
Jeff McGoylan, 40, Belfast
“Yes, it has to happen because it has been voted for, otherwise there is no point on having the vote in the first place. I don’t believe it will be as bad as what people are expecting.”
Dominic Dunlop, 21, Birmingham
“Yes. I think it has to happen now. If the Labour Party were in power it would be a good thing, but with our current Government I think it will be quite a bad thing overall.”
Joan Tierney, 69, Liverpool
“I don’t know. It’s all very confusing. I did not agree with Government’s decision to have a referendum in the first place, we should have stayed in the EU.”
Ceirion Williams, 48, Wales
“Yes, it will go ahead at a great cost. Generally, for the public it’s very confusing on what’s exactly going on. Even in the news, someone has a different opinion on it each day. It seems like no one knows what they’re doing because it has never been done before. I am baffled.”
Darren Dutton, 44, Liverpool
“Yes, it’s a brilliant idea. I think it will help control the immigration in our country. It will be good to see more of our own rules instead of European rules.”
Hannah Beaven, 30, Oxford
“Yes. I do not believe in Brexit but unfortunately, I think it will happen. The majority have voted and I think the Government are set in their ways. I don’t think it will be good for our economy or our global reputation.”
Keith Pickup, 73, Liverpool
“Yes, unfortunately I do think it will go ahead. As far as I’m concerned it should never have happened. I don’t think the Government have a chance in achieving what they want to and I think the European Union are in a stronger position.”
Maisie Davis, 22, Birmingham
“Yes, but I’m a bit nervous about it and what it’s going to do to the economy and the partnership between the EU and Britain. However, the people have voted, even though I voted to remain in the EU, the majority wanted to leave so it has got to happen.”
Charlotte Barrett, 49, Birkenhead
“I don’t know, I don’t think it should happen because I voted to remain. I feel sorry for Theresa May because she has been left to pick up all the pieces. The Government should not go back on their decision, if that’s what the people voted it should go ahead.”
Pauline Lasley, 71, Liverpool
“No, I did not want to leave, it is dreadful, really dreadful. David Cameron has a lot to answer for. People voted to go and they should but I do not think that we are strong enough.”
Esta Wir, 61, Harrington
“At the moment, no. I do not think so because they will either throw us out with nothing or Theresa May will walk out and leave it to somebody else. It should not have happened, well not with this Government. Not with the Conservatives. I think there should be another vote.”
Steve Davies, 45, Liverpool
“I think it will still happen but I am not too sure about what the outcome is going to be. I am not sure which way it will end up, with a deal or no deal.”
Graham Jones, 44, Liverpool
“I am against Brexit, I think it is foolish on so many levels. I have got problems with the EU though. Will it go ahead? Yes, but in a light way. It will be Brexit in name but it will happen technically rather than actually.”
Jed Durham, 26, Liverpool
“I think we are yes, because Theresa May is probably going to look too weak if she backs out. She will probably risk losing the leadership of her own party if she backs out. It [Brexit] is the worst thing that has probably happened to us. I think we should stay in the EU.”
Andy Burrows, 24, St Helens
“I think it is still going to happen, but I am really unsure what is going to happen following it. There is all so much speculation, but not actually any facts coming through. You have the Prime Minister at meetings, but we are not hearing anything about what is being discussed how it is going. It is either been hidden from us or we are actually in a place where we do not know what is going to happen. I still think it is going to go ahead.”
Jake Christophersen, 75, Liverpool
“I do not think so, I hope not. The ministers or, whatever they are supposed to be, should have all of the answers right now and we should be able to ask them what is happening, but they do not even know themselves. They are not giving us enough information. It is just a load of rubbish.”
Bethany Fletcher, 19, Staffordshire
“At the moment, with how it is going, I think not, just because of how long it has been going on for. They got the majority vote and we still have not left. I want to leave but we haven’t. I don’t think we will. It seems like they are trying to get people’s minds off it so they don’t want to talk about leaving so people will want to stay.”
Veronika Cain, 80, Liverpool
“I do not know which way it is going, I do not think she [Theresa May] knows which way it is going. I do not think they know what they are doing. I think she is hopeless. It will happen more than likely – I do not think we will walk away from it. Whether we get anything out of it or not, I do not know.”
Jamie Walsh, 19, Wigan
“No, I don’t think it’s going to happen. It’s all a bit of a mess, to be honest. I don’t know that much about it, but what I do know is that, it’s all a bit ‘butting heads’. It’s never going to come to anything good. It’s not going to be good for the economy. It’s killing the Pound isn’t it?”
Tom Fearon, 19, Ormskirk
“I think it might happen, I don’t really know. It seems like the public opinion has changed. There has been a shift in public opinion. I don’t think many people actually thought it was going to happen. We learn civil engineering all to do with European standards. When you design stuff it all goes to euro code and university money as well, a lot of research comes from European money.”
Martin McRiley, 25, Northern Ireland
“Yes, it probably will still happen. I don’t agree with that. There’s the borders, which will be harder, that’s my primary reasons.”
Alex Haisley, 28, Halewood
“I don’t want it to happen but I think it will still go ahead. I think it’ll be a bad decision when we do. Selfishly, just things like going on holiday, going to Europe will be harder. There’ll be so many difficulties.”
Cameron Bradley, 22, South London
“No. They have put it two years later – by the end of it, there will probably be another referendum. Problems would be being able to go to different countries in Europe and getting a visa. There’s too many people working in the UK anyway. There are pros and cons.”