Brexit and the illusion of more British sovereigntysupplied Robert G. Patman is a Professor of International Relations at the University of Otago. On balance, the British experience of EU membership goes a long way to bolster the credibility of the 'remain' case. In addition, Brexit campaigners claim that an exit from the EU would restore British control over its identity and future, and avoid spillover from Europe's migration crisis. The solution to this problem, according to Brexit supporters, is for Britain to leave the EU. On the other hand, those arguing Britain should remain in Europe reject the view that state sovereignty is automatically diminished by membership of the EU.

Source: Stuff June 22, 2016 06:00 UTC