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Is anyone else planning to leave the UK?

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AuntieMeemz · 17/10/2025 09:59

Everything we gain, earn or get is taxed and we are not seeing the benfit we would expect from it. We have a government that is not representing all of us.
I have always taken a keen interest in current affairs, in the UK and abroad so it's not a rash decision (and i don't want to trigger a debate about my reasons for leaving). I have learned when it is time to walk away.
Even before all this, we had decided to leave the UK, but we are speeding up plans. Is anyone else doing the same?
The grass will not be greener on the other side (have lived in 3 other countries when i was younger). We will be working on line for our last couple of years before retirement.
'We' means DH, DD (18 )and DS (21). DH totally onboard. DD and DS not, so we can't just leave them.

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Leadonmacduffs · 17/10/2025 10:07

Where are you off to? We have the option to live in several countries incl any in Europe/USA/Canada/Australia tomorrow plus could get relocated to others via work visas... HOWEVER we also travel regularly and can tell you that the UK is one of the most tolerant places at the moment, even though it may not always seem like it. Standard of living is higher than many countries, and people are friendly for the most part.
So we won't be leaving to try to save some $$ tax anytime soon.

HeadNorth · 17/10/2025 10:04

Nope, I love it here. Live in a lovely village & commute 2 days a week to one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 17/10/2025 10:03

Not at present, but I will certainly consider it if Reform gets in. My dd would probably leave at that point anyway, so the only thing that would keep me here in that scenario is my elderly dad.

We've had years of sluggish growth and under investment in public services, so things aren't great here at the moment, but as you said, the grass isn't necessarily greener elsewhere.

minipie · 17/10/2025 10:02

Sorry just saw you said the grass will not be greener on the other side. So why move, especially if your DC are not happy about it? I don’t understand.

minipie · 17/10/2025 10:01

Most of us don’t have the option post Brexit 🤷‍♀️

I had the option to live in the US but definitely not doing that. Financially we might be better off but everything else … nope.

Most countries have some issues when you scratch the surface. Where are you planning to go?

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