Brexit 101: The U.K.'s EU Referendum Explained

Should the U.K. remain in or leave the European Union? That's the question the British public will decide in a referendum on June 23. WSJ's Niki Blasina explains the debate and what's at stake.

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[nickjones]

3 years later and we still have no idea whats going on.

[dtached]

hello people :).
I am a polish bloke staying in your beautiful capital for almost 8 years. Brexiting might affect me, but true is that you have absolute right to make decisions about your country. Make an informed and considerate decision. This is your land. Any decision you make is respected by me and my alikes.

[lifestraight]

Single Market explained 1:50
Leave EU Campaign 2:43

[TinfoilHatWearer]

And it's done... Finally out of the EU

[lorrycamill]

The only nation that is gaining from Europe is Germany, England will work with open markets and Europe can still work with UK 🇬🇧 but the way UK wants

[-SACRD-]

The host has an amazing body language.
Great job!

[claudiosaltara]

Kill the background noise, it is disturbing.

[Will-hiiy]

I'm just interested in what would happen to foreign students studying at Universities in the UK.

[keithedwinsmith]

Thank you Obama, you’re “back of the queue” comment won many Leave votes!

[XZDgg]

came to watch explanation.... stayed cuz holy shit she's gorgeous.

[Dyslexic-Artist-Theory-on-Time]

Thank you 'Wall Street Journal' for explaining this! Ask yourself the question is India’s steel industry outside the EU more uncertain than British Steel industry inside the EU? Also is the future of Norway’s fishing industry more uncertain outside the EU?

[rcala]

What's the reason for thumbs down? Just curious...disinformation? Please enlighten me.

[Marcus-mmyr]

I'm worried because they all keep looking down to read their notes

[SherAngad]

If Great Britain leaves the EU, then will the GBP currency decrease that day?

[thegoodthebadandtheugly]

Why did Cameron bring this referendum at all (historically)?

[Srindal]

Considering the direction the EU is going with AI, I'm glad we left

[tiny]

I hope my best friend, a polish guy, has no issues what ever the result of this whole brexit thing. I would hate for him to be forced to leave. I would even marry him if that's what it would take, and I'm a guy.

[AaMz]

Why did anyone think this referendum was a good idea?

[andromedastars]

Guys stop arguing they left, it's over their free...

[champloo]

Why does she have a trashcan over her stomach?