Brexit was supposed to be about taking back control—of our borders, laws, and trade. The British people voted in 2016 for independence from Brussels, expecting a government that would negotiate in our interests rather than bowing to EU demands. Yet, years later, what do we have to show for it? A series of weak negotiations, endless compromises, and a political class—both Conservative and Labour—that has consistently failed to deliver a real Brexit.
The Tory Betrayal: Weak Deals and Empty Promises
The Conservative Party, which claimed to be the party of Brexit, has been the biggest saboteur of all. Boris Johnson won a landslide in 2019 on the promise of getting Brexit done. Yet, instead of a strong, sovereign UK, he handed us the disastrous Withdrawal Agreement and the Northern Ireland Protocol, effectively keeping Northern Ireland tied to EU rules. This deal has caused chaos for businesses and left us under the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) jurisdiction in key areas.
Rishi Sunak’s so-called “Windsor Framework” was another capitulation, allowing Brussels to maintain control over trade in Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, the UK government has refused to remove us from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which has blocked efforts to control our borders. Every attempt to deport illegal migrants is met with interference from European judges. How is this taking back control?
Trade deals, one of the biggest promises of Brexit, have also been a complete letdown. Instead of securing strong agreements with major economies, the UK has been left struggling. We have no proper trade deal with the EU, and the deals with other countries, such as Australia and India, have been unimpressive at best. Meanwhile, the EU has imposed restrictions on British exports while we have done little to protect our own industries.
Labour’s “EU Reset” – More Concessions, No Gains
Now, with Keir Starmer in power, things are only getting worse. Starmer claims he wants to “reset” relations with the EU, but this is nothing more than another attempt to drag Britain back under EU influence. He has ruled out rejoining the EU, but his policies tell a different story.
Starmer is already making concessions, talking about closer ties in energy, trade, and security while getting nothing in return. He refuses to push for a better trade deal, he won’t scrap the ECHR, and he’s allowing the EU to dictate the terms. Labour’s so-called “pragmatic” approach is just more appeasement—giving Brussels everything it wants while Britain gets nothing.
The Failure to Deliver a Real Brexit
The truth is that both major parties have failed. The Tories talked big on Brexit but never had the backbone to deliver it properly. Labour is now openly working to reverse what little independence we have. The EU continues to hold all the cards because our politicians refuse to stand firm.
Leaving the EU was supposed to give Britain the chance to control immigration, secure independent trade deals, and rebuild national sovereignty. Instead, we are still stuck in international agreements that undermine our freedom. We still follow EU rules in key areas, we still obey foreign courts, and we still struggle with trade while the EU takes advantage of us.
If Brexit is to mean anything, Britain must finally stand up for itself. We need to scrap the ECHR, renegotiate every bad deal, and stop bending the knee to Brussels. Otherwise, Brexit will remain an illusion—sabotaged by the very people who claimed to support it.
The EU’s Latest Power Grab: More Concessions, No Gains for Britain
As if the UK hasn’t already given too much away, the EU is now pushing for yet another one-sided deal—one that would give young Europeans unlimited access to the British workforce while Britain gets absolutely nothing in return. This so-called “youth mobility scheme” is just another attempt by Brussels to dump its unemployed onto the UK, allowing EU citizens under the age of 30—whether students, jobseekers, or economic migrants—to freely enter Britain and take jobs.
Once again, the EU wins, and Britain loses.
The EU’s Plan: Offloading Their Unemployed onto Britain
Across Europe, youth unemployment is a growing problem. Countries like Spain, Italy, and France have unemployment rates for young people that are far higher than the UK’s. Rather than fixing their own economies, these nations—and the EU as a whole—are looking for an easy way out: exporting their jobless citizens to Britain.
Keir Starmer’s Labour government is already entertaining this idea, showing that they are more interested in keeping the EU happy than standing up for British workers. If this deal goes ahead, it will flood the UK job market with EU workers, pushing wages down and making it harder for young Britons to find work. This is exactly the opposite of what Brexit was supposed to achieve.
What Does Britain Get? Nothing
And what does Britain get in return? Absolutely nothing. There are no real benefits for British citizens. There is no free movement for young Britons into the EU. There is no special access to European jobs. There is no new trade deal, no improved economic conditions, nothing that helps Britain. This is just another case of Brussels taking advantage of weak British leadership.
The EU is not offering fair deals; it is exploiting Britain’s weak negotiating stance to secure yet another advantage for itself. Instead of striking a balanced agreement, Starmer’s government is once again rolling over and letting the EU dictate the terms.
A Pattern of British Surrender
This follows the same pattern we’ve seen since Brexit:
- Northern Ireland Protocol: The UK is still following EU trade rules in Northern Ireland.
- Trade Barriers: The EU keeps blocking British exports while the UK refuses to impose similar restrictions.
- The ECHR Trap: Britain is still shackled to European judges, preventing real immigration control.
- Energy Dependence: The UK is making deals that benefit European energy firms instead of securing its own energy independence.
The EU is playing hardball, looking after its own interests, while Britain keeps giving in. Every time Brussels demands something, UK politicians—both Tory and Labour—scramble to appease them, afraid of standing their ground.
Britain Must Say No
If Brexit is to mean anything, the UK must reject this disastrous youth mobility scheme outright. Britain cannot be used as a dumping ground for Europe’s unemployed. We need policies that prioritize British workers, not more open-door migration that benefits the EU at our expense.
Instead of bowing to Brussels, the UK should focus on building its own workforce, investing in young Britons, and securing trade deals that actually benefit Britain. The time for one-sided agreements is over—unless, of course, the government is happy to keep sabotaging Brexit and selling out the country.
Spain’s 100% Tax on British Home Buyers: Will the UK Respond?
Spain is ramping up its efforts to push British homeowners and holidaymakers out, with a proposed 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU buyers, a move that directly targets British nationals. At the same time, Spanish cities are witnessing increasing protests against mass tourism, with British tourists and expats becoming the main targets.
This aggressive stance raises a critical question: Will the British government respond in kind? Will the UK impose similar taxes on Spanish buyers or take measures to protect British nationals from being driven out of Spain? Or, as we’ve seen too often, will the UK government sit back and allow Britons to be treated unfairly?
Spain’s Crackdown: Taxing British Homeowners Out of the Market
Since Brexit, British citizens have been classified as non-EU buyers in Spain, and now, the Spanish government is considering extreme measures to curb foreign property ownership. The proposed 100% tax on property purchases would make it nearly impossible for Brits to buy homes in Spain, effectively pushing them out of the market.
The justification? Spanish officials claim this is to curb rising house prices and prevent foreign investors from pricing locals out of their own housing market. But let’s be honest—this is nothing more than an attack on British homeowners, who have invested billions into Spain’s economy for decades.
Meanwhile, wealthy EU-based investors would still be able to buy homes, meaning this isn’t about protecting Spanish citizens—it’s about punishing Brits.
Anti-Tourism Protests: British Tourists Under Attack
Adding fuel to the fire, protests against mass tourism have been sweeping across Spain, especially in hotspots like the Balearic Islands, Barcelona, and Málaga. These protests target British holidaymakers, with activists demanding stricter controls on short-term rentals and even calling for a cap on the number of tourists allowed in.
In some areas, aggressive demonstrations have led to direct harassment of British visitors, with activists vandalizing rental properties and chanting “Tourists go home.”
Despite the billions of euros that British tourists pump into Spain’s economy each year, the hostility toward them is growing.
Will the UK Government Fight Back?
With Spain openly moving to tax British buyers out of the property market and hostile protests targeting UK tourists, it’s time to ask: Will the British government retaliate?
- Will the UK impose a 100% tax on Spanish buyers purchasing property in Britain?
- Will the UK consider deporting Spanish citizens living in Britain if Spain moves to force British expats out?
- Will the UK crack down on Spanish businesses profiting from British consumers?
The British government has the power to impose reciprocal measures, yet time and again, it has refused to stand up for British nationals. While Spain is aggressively defending its interests, Britain continues to allow foreign investors—including Spanish buyers—to purchase homes in the UK without restriction.
The Need for a Strong British Response
If Spain follows through with this discriminatory 100% tax, Britain must respond decisively. A fair and balanced approach would involve:
- Introducing a similar tax on Spanish property buyers in the UK.
- Reviewing the residency rights of Spanish nationals in Britain.
- Protecting British expats from unjust treatment in Spain through diplomatic pressure and, if necessary, trade consequences.
Britain has tolerated unfair treatment from the EU for too long. If Spain insists on pushing Brits out, then Britain must do the same to Spain. If our government refuses to act, then once again, it will be proof that British interests are being ignored while foreign powers take advantage of us.
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