UK to leave EU

[Isis]

If the quality of life decreases, the economy stops growing or enters minimal growth and freedom of movement is curtailed, is that not the end of the UK for many?

By that logic, that means the 2008 financial crisis was end of the UK, if we're talking economics. But no, I don't think an economic hit and curtailed freedom of movement is the end of the UK for many. The status of EU nationals residing here is unlikely to change either.

It's also worth noting that the EU is considering associate citizenship for Brits who want it, so freedom of movement won't totally end. Of course, there's also the subject of Scottish Independence as well. If things continue the way they are going then I will consider voting for it.

I agree that it isn't the End of all things, however the counter extreme (Only the obliteration of the UK constitutes the End) is clearly ridiculous. So somewhere in the loss of functionality, economy for UK citizens there is a point where one can call it "The End of the UK as we know it".

I suppose you are right in a sense, yes.

If we become a basket case like Greece, yeah, you would have a point  but just taking a bit of an economic hit or the economic growth slowing down doesn't mean it is the end of the UK as we know it.

For many soon-to-be unemployed, it may be the End. For those still employed, it's just getting worse. When there is a crossover is yet to be determined.

I suppose my confidence in the negotiations isn't as strong as I thought. Admittedly, I am concerned about many things such as jobs and possibly less funding for universities. It could go either way but it would still surprise me if the government walked away without any deal at all.

Interestingly enough, it seemed to be primarily lower classes (unemployed and working class) who voted to leave but obviously there are exceptions. Me? I couldn't vote then but looking back I am quite happy that I couldn't.

SO, since the UK initiated the divorce proceedings, does it have to pay alimony?

No.