Leave or remain? The post-Brexit (im)mobility intentions of Bulgarians in the United Kingdom

Eugenia Markova; Russell King

doi:10.1177/0969776420977603

Leave or remain? The post-Brexit (im)mobility intentions of Bulgarians in the United Kingdom

Eugenia Markova, Russell King

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Abstract

In the light of impending Brexit, what factors shape European Union migrants’ plans to remain in or leave the UK? Based on an online survey of 360 Bulgarians, an under-researched migrant group in the UK, this study finds that the ones who plan to remain have lived longer in the UK, are skilled professionals and are well integrated into the labour market. Contrastingly, respondents who feel that they will be discriminated against in the labour market or in setting up a business are more likely to intend to leave post-Brexit.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	58-65
Journal	European Urban and Regional Studies
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0969776420977603
Publication status	Published - 16 Dec 2020

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Brexit
Bulgarian migrants
discrimination
immobility
labour market integration
skills

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