Ask HN: What happens after no-deal Brexit?
I think if it even happens (several people I know still don&#x27;t believe it will), it will in the long term lead to the dissolution of the Union. The position of Scotland is pretty clear here, and I can&#x27;t see that the status quo will remain in Northern Ireland either. Personally as a British citizen I would not be disappointed to see a united Ireland in my lifetime - Brexit was a good chance to read up on all the history, and I do not believe NI should be ruled from London.<p>I don&#x27;t think there will be quite as much chaos and doom as some people predict, but the ports situation will definitely be bad (if you listen to the transport professionals, hauling companies etc. who actually <i>do</i> cross between the UK and mainland Europe regularly). Certain medicines will be in very short supply. There&#x27;s an endless list of things from mildly inconvenient to downright terrible (if you depend on one of the medicines to live, for example).<p>The economy is <i>already</i> tipping into recession. Leaving the UK&#x27;s biggest trade union will make this worse. If the Tories somehow cling to power, expect more cuts. Maybe the NHS will be privatised to save money. The poor and disabled will be shat on even more than they already are.<p>The wealthy will as always find a way to do just fine. Tax evasion will continue and probably grow (exemption from new EU tax directives and policies).<p><i>More</i> companies than have already left will move to the mainland.<p><i>More</i> EU citizens will go back home (whether forcibly due to the draconian rules or out of choice). Priti Patel will smile sweetly as the talent exodus decimates entire sectors.<p>People will try and get on with their lives, but for many it will definitely get harder.<p>I hate Brexit.