why does the uk favour EU countries over commonwealth countries?

Question

what has the EU done for the UK and why is it immigrants from the EU have it so much better than commonwealth countries considering it is these countries that died alongside the british

Answer 1

Because our leaders have signed treaty after treaty committing us to behave in this way. We have lost our sovereignty as a result and have no choice in the matter.

By the same token, it should be pointed out that Commonwealth countries do not favour the British over other foreigners when we visit their countries. I live in a British Overseas Territory where British people need work permits the same as any other foreigners.

Answer 2

Commonwealth is a thing of the past.It is the only remaining legacy of colonial past of the (Great ) Britain.It has no political or economic importance.Futher most of the commonwealth countries rely on rich USA than a helpless UK.For regional co operation and survival UK has to depend only on EU.

Answer 3

EU rules mean EU citizens are legaly allowed into the country the uk cant stop them, commonwealth countries asked for there independance and were given it.

Answer 4

I ask myself the same question.
I would rather totally quit the EU and rebuild the trade and trust we once had with the 55+ commonwealth countries.

Answer 5

the EU has done nothing for the UK, just taken it's fishing grounds. Immigrant vote with their feet, so UK economy is strong. Be proud of the former empire.

Answer 6

because our disgusting lying govt will not honour thier promises and give us a democratic choise.

Answer 7

we chose to be in the EU
we chose to conquer the Commonwealth

Answer 8

they are closer to home.