For Some, Brexit Means Nailing Your Colours To A New Flagpole
Another Brexit article from my interview with AFP France, this time the International Business Times
For years, he criss-crossed the globe almost weekly, travelling on a British passport without a second thought, raising funds for international non-profit organisations and working for the likes of Elton John and Nelson Mandela.
But when Britain voted to leave the European Union, something changed inside Daryl Upsall, a 59-year-old businessman who has spent decades living and working in Europe.
As Britain formally leaves the block on Friday, Upsall is also on the brink of his own "Brexit" -- giving up his British citizenship to become Spanish.
It's an interesting twist for someone who grew up in the English town of Boston, known today as Britain's Brexit capital after 75 percent of its residents voted leave during the 2016 referendum.
see more here https://www.ibtimes.com/some-brexit-means-nailing-your-colours-new-flagpole-2913110
Formerly in the office of Emma Harper MSP
5 年And keep a candle lit for Scotland!
Director at TrueMotion consultancy
5 年It is a very sad time for us European Brits. I am researching Dutch nationality for the same reasons you are looking at Spanish.?
Consultant
5 年We'll be sorry to see you go, Daryl. I'm reminded of the following: 'Last one out turn off the lights'. Best,? ?Giles