Among many other EU members, a similar referendum would have produced a similar result. Conversely, Scotland leaving the UK to join Europe will not appeal to the many EU members who fear separatism. Some EU members have already warned Britain that free movement of people is a Lisbon Charter-based right and precondition for access to the single market. The seven-year-old draft of a trade agreement between India and the EU will not be expedited by Britain's departure. Britain's departure from the EU will create problems for countries like China and India, which have invested heavily in Britain.

Source: The Telegraph August 10, 2016 21:45 UTC