My Dad has been a beekeeper for over 30 years. Never been politically minded. Never voted in an election (he came from a small pit mining village - think he never felt he knew enough about politics to vote responsibly) But he was first out of the traps on the day of the Referendum. He was clearly spurred on by the fact that the EU police the pesticides that kill bees. The UK has made no bones about the fact they couldn't give a shit about using pesticides that kill bees. I guess this is where farmers and beekeepers collide. He's also a fisherman. A lot of fishermen voted Leave as they believe the EU police / control what they can catch.
It's a double edged sword for a lot of industries. But on the whole, those who have actually, really thought about it must be now shifting themselves.
Some will never want to lose face. Some will admit that yes, we are in real trouble.
My Dad has just informed me that he's going to have to buy £££ of beekeeping supplies now, as Brexit is going to have such a massive impact (financially and logistically)
We also usually source new Queen bees from Germany. As strange as this may sound, they come through the post. This is very time critical. They cost us money. We aren't beekeepers that make millions. They just keep our hives happy and healthy with good, virus free European Bees.
Everyone is affected individually. This is a very specific situation to us. But like those who rely on the EU for trade, medication or otherwise, it's bloody important. And worth more than the hard line Brexiteers will ever know. They are all right, jack. May not see the everyday chaos. May not foresee any long term health problems they currently don't have.
I've had an email from Jo Swinson. She is not my preferred leader. But the Lib Dems are the only party currently vowing to cancel Brexit.
If you'd like to Google and sign, thank you.
In the meantime, I'm stockpiling meds, food and anything I can get my hands on (currently single parent and not getting much work, thanks to Wowcher and Groupon putting my industry out of business)