LI survey on EU relationship

Name

First Last

Country of residence (Please enter in box below)

Date when residency approved (Choose one option)

Question 1: Notwithstanding Britain’s status outside the EU, do you think joining the EU ‘Single Market’ would be in Britain and its citizens best interests? (Choose one option)

Question 2: Would you think joining the European Customs Union to be in Britain's and its citizens' best interests? (Choose one option)

Question 3: Please state any factors in your opinion that would make the actions in questions 1&2 not to be in Britain and its citizens best interests. (Select all that apply)

Loss of national sovereignty and legislative independence

Concerns about free movement of people

Financial contributions required to the EU budget

Regulatory alignment would limit Britain’s ability to set its own standards

It would limit trade deals with non-EU countries

Concerns about EU court jurisdiction over British law

Political unpopularity domestically in Britain

None – I do not see any such factors

Other

Question 4: Are there other improvements in relations with the European Union you think would be in Britain and its citizens best interests? (Select all that apply)

Other

Question 5: What do you feel has been the personal economic impact due to Brexit? (Select all that apply)

My income has decreased significantly

My income has decreased slightly

My income has not changed

My income has increased

I have faced higher costs for goods and services

My pension or savings have been affected

I have experienced currency exchange losses

My property value or housing situation has been impacted

I have not noticed any personal economic impact

Other

Question 6: If you still return to the UK regularly or receive visitors in Europe, what effects do you feel Brexit has had on this experience? (Select all that apply)

Longer queues and waiting times at borders / airports

Increased travel costs (flights, transport, accommodation)

Loss of roaming-free mobile phone use

Loss of European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) access

Passport stamp requirements / 90-day visitor limits for visitors to Europe

Difficulty bringing pets between UK and Europe

No noticeable change

Does not apply to me (I do not travel to the UK or receive UK visitors)

Other

Question 7: If you work, did you feel Brexit had an impact on your ability to find a job or conduct your business? (Select all that apply)

Yes – I found it harder to get work in Europe as a British national

Yes – I needed additional work permits or visas I did not previously require

Yes – my professional qualifications were no longer automatically recognised

Yes – I lost a job or contract due to Brexit-related changes

No – Brexit did not affect my ability to find work

I am self-employed and Brexit affected my ability to work across borders

I am retired or not working – does not apply to me

Other

Question 8: How do you feel any other rights of you or your family have been impacted by Brexit? (Select all that apply)

Voting rights – loss of right to vote in EU member state local or European elections

Healthcare access – difficulties accessing state healthcare as an EU resident

Education - access to UK institutions has become more difficult or more expensive

Family reunification – difficulties bringing non-EU/non-UK family members together

Residency rights – uncertainty or bureaucracy related to my legal status in my EU country

Consumer rights – reduced protections when purchasing goods from the UK

My rights have not been impacted

Other

Question 9: Are you happy with the current direction of talks with the EU? (Add feedback in box provided)

Question 10: Did you find difficulties in exercising your right to permanent residence? (Choose one option)

Additional comments

Question 11: Did you take a second nationality to feel more secure post-Brexit? (Choose one option)

If yes, which nationality did you take? (Please enter in the box below)

Do you have any additional comments that you wish to share (please enter in the box below)

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Labour International EU survey