Moves to reassure over Brexit
CITIZENS Advice Halton has moved to reassure the borough’s residents that the vote to leave the European Union (EU) will not lead to any immediate law changes in several areas.
A fortnight ago, nearly 52% of the British electorate voted to leave the EU in a historic referendum, with 57.4% of voters in Runcorn and Widnes choosing Brexit.
However, Citizens Advice has said that the decision does not mean any immediate changes to consumer rights, employment law or rules around immigration.
A new webpage has been launched by the charity to give residents information about how Brexit might affect them.
Citizens Advice Halton has also received queries about how Brexit will affect immigration and employment rights and is encouraging people to seek advice if they are unsure about their rights or feel they have experienced discrimination.
The chief executive of the charity’s branch in the borough, Hitesh Patel, said: “People have lots of questions about what leaving the EU means for their day to day lives.
“This not only affects people living in Halton, but also the countless hundreds of Halton people now living and working abroad in an EU country.
“For some people it is as significant as what country they can call home.
“For others it is about their rights at work or personal finances.
“It is important to remember nothing changes yet and that for the time being all rights remain the same.
“It is likely to be several years before any changes to the law come into effect.
“We are here to help anyone who has a query about their rights and encourage people to come to us if they think they have been treated unfairly or discriminated against.”
Anyone requiring advice or support for any of the issues raised above should contact Citizens Advice Halton on 0344 477 2121 or email advice@ citizensadvicehalton.org. uk