Vote Leave’s position on EU and Irish citizens post-Brexit raises more questions than it answers

On 1 June 2016, Vote Leave issued a statement outlining its plans for a post-Brexit immigration policy. Among other matters, the statement sought to give reassurance on two status issues that would arise in the event of withdrawal: the position of resident EU citizens, and the future rights of Irish citizens.

According to Bernard Ryan, their position on migrants’ rights after a Brexit raises more questions than it answers.

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ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

ESO: Background information: Restoring public trust in immigration policy - a points-based non-discriminatory immigration system http://www.europeansources.info/record/restoring-public-trust-in-immigration-policy-a-points-based-non-discriminatory-immigration-system/

The Guardian, 04.06.16: Bertie Ahern: UK would have to reimpose Irish border after Brexit http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/04/bertie-ahern-uk-reimpose-irish-border-after-brexit-eu-northern-ireland

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