by Kay Kim, editor in chief

A referendum has decided that the United Kingdom would leave the European Union because the UK believed the EU held them back from further development.

Britain’s exit means that it will continually abide by EU treaties and laws. However, it will not partake in any of the decision-makings.

Voting was held on Thursday 23rd, in which 52% of the people voted for a leave and 48% wished to stay.

British citizens who voted for the leave stated that the EU placed too many rules regarding business. Memberships fees costed them billions of pounds a year with very little in return. They also sought for full control of its borders by leaving.

“I think that it is a valid reason [for the leave] because they should do whatever they feel is best, but it’s odd that they would just leave something that’s so important in Europe because it was ‘holding them back’,” junior Amanda Goldberg said.

Those who were in favor of staying included big businesses. Involvement in the EU allows businesses easier access to globally moving money, people, and products.

Near future involving UK citizens and the EU workers are still in question. Depending on a settlement between the UK and EU, UK citizens may or may not be allowed to work in the EU and vice versa.