If there is a country that carries in its DNA all the elements of surprise and excitement, then the United Kingdom will definitely be among them, due to the fluctuations in its political and economic life that may not come to anyone's mind.
That is why 2021 will be a year of many changes, and in this report we have selected 9 elements that will receive their share of change and a dramatic transformation, perhaps during the next year.
Europe .. the painful separation
after 4 years of difficult negotiations over Britain’s exit from the European Union (Brexit), the two sides reached a trade agreement that prevented them from leaving without a deal, and the logic of harmonization prevailed over confrontation, so that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his camp would achieve a dream that they had cherished for years, and 2021 will be a year of implementation This agreement, amid expectations that it will falter in many details, and amid fears that the British economy will be affected, reflects the promises of the Brexit camp to achieve an economic takeoff once it leaves the European bloc.
Despite Johnson's success in ending the Brexit controversy and the Corona vaccine file, reports have spoken that he intends to resign (Reuters)
Johnson .. will he resign?
Any politician in the world may dream of being in the position of the British prime minister after he achieved the first step and made his country the first in launching the vaccine process, and ended the Brexit debate, and he is also relying on a comfortable majority in Parliament that will facilitate the passage of laws, yet expectations abound that Johnson will soon resign Mid-year 2021.
The information came from more than one person close to Johnson, without issuing any denials from him, and the possibility of leaving increased after the departure of his chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, who was the godfather of the Brexit campaign, as for the reasons for resignation, the repeated complaint from Johnson that his salary was not sufficient to support his family.
The royal family lived a vacuum during 2020 due to Corona infection and Prince Harry's withdrawal from royal life (Reuters)
The royal family ... less clamor
The royal family lived during 2020 more dramatic events than the "The Crown" series, which simulates the life of this family, beginning with Prince Harry's withdrawal from royal life, leading to the isolation of Queen Elizabeth for months due to Corona and the infection of Prince Charles with the same virus, as well as his son William, leaving this family in a state of emptiness did not live until the period of wars.
2021 will be less vocal for this family, with the gradual return of the Queen to the public scene, but it is certain that Prince William will have major roles, after his popularity rose during the months of the epidemic, and some have dubbed him the "next king."
New "workers" leader Keir Starmer tries to restore cohesion to the party after its defeat in 2019 (Getty Images)
Labor Party .. Healing Wounds
The opposition Labor Party did not come out of the shock of its historic loss in 2019, and the depth of the Corona epidemic, as it gave it a narrow margin of maneuver before the government, despite the attempts of its new leader, Keir Starmer, to restore cohesion and power to the party.
In 2021, the party faces two options, either unity through reconciliation between Kerr Starmer's current and behind him the Tony Blair movement with Jeremy Corbyn’s current, or further conflict between the two currents threatening to divide the party, but given the personality of the new opposition leader, it seems that he is heading towards reconciliation. Knowing that the only beneficiaries are Johnson and his party.
A street in London under the precautionary measures for Corona (French)
Corona ... the return of life It is
no wonder that Alfred Hitchcock is the godfather of excitement in cinema of British origin, as this country carries in its genetic makeup a lot of suspense, and the Corona epidemic is the best witness, beginning with the famous speech of the Prime Minister, "Many will bid farewell to their loved ones" through Johnson himself entering intensive care, In order to revive hope in the world again, by launching the first vaccine operation in the world.
And unlike 2020, which was the year of entry into stone, 2021 will be the year of its exit, gradually, of course, and with caution.
As for the dream of returning to normal life, all expectations indicate the beginning of its realization with the beginning of next year’s spring, and how much everyone awaits this moment.
Prince Charles during his visit to the Islamic Heritage Center in Manchester (Getty Images)
Muslims .. Work continues.
Perhaps every Muslim residing in Britain follows what is happening in European countries outside them, and has feelings of bitterness given what happens to Muslims there, and with pride and gratitude for belonging to his country is considered a model in respecting cultural diversity.
The year 2021 poses greater challenges on the Muslim minority, so that the French scenario is not repeated in the Kingdom, and the discourse of Islamophobia is not normalized, whether in the field of politics or the media, and Muslims are fighting this battle, armed with all their sacrifices and involvement in facing the epidemic, which made them admired and appreciated by everyone. .
Immigration .. Collect your points
in front of the British border police, and in 2021 Europeans will be equal, with non-Europeans officially entering the country, with a new immigration system based on pointing, and the closer the applicant for a work visa approaches 70 points, the greater his chances of working in the Kingdom's lands.
Sturgeon intends to hold a second referendum to secede from the United Kingdom (Getty Images)
Scotland ... the dream of secession The
word separation hardly disappears from the British political dictionary, and 2021 will be the date of truth for the Prime Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, who is keen to hold a second referendum for secession from the United Kingdom, and with all confidence confirms that she has confidence that this time the choice of the Scots will be secession, after To remain under the Queen's Crown in 2014
But this enthusiasm is matched by the usual cold of British blood, especially in the corridors of government in London, where politicians are looking to hold a new referendum, as if it was tampering with democracy.
The referendum is a one-off, and its results must be respected. That is why the separation will remain just a slogan that Sturgeon carries without finding his way to the investigation, at least during the next few years.
Britain expects Biden to ratify the post-Brexit trade agreement with Washington (Reuters)
America ... a fearful ally,
"A friend appears at a time of trouble." This is what the United Kingdom expects from the closest friend and strongest ally (Washington), and the most beautiful gift that can be offered in 2021 is the ratification of the trade agreement, which is the largest in history.
Perhaps the US President-elect Joe Biden does not want to present any gift to Johnson, especially given that they have a track record of disagreements. That is why it was not surprising that Biden postponed any talk about the trade agreement, perhaps pending the prophecy of Johnson's resignation.