Mencap’s Brexit position statement

On 23 June 2016 Britain decided they wanted to leave the European Union. Mencap said it has taken some time to understand the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union. They now need to think about what this will mean for people with intellectual disabilities because of possible changes in laws and funding. They wanted to let Inclusion Europe and our members know that they will continue to work with us to help protect the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities across Europe.

Following the result of the UK referendum Mencap sent a message of reassurance to express their loyalty to working with Europe:

“It’s taken a little time to absorb the outcome of the referendum and the consequences. As Maureen Piggott says many are stunned at the result, and Mencap along with others are concerned what the impact may be for people with learning/intellectual disability due to potential implications on anything from legislation to funding.

At this time it is important that the Inclusion Europe membership know that Mencap remain committed to working with our colleagues at Inclusion Europe, despite the referendum result and any perceptions the media has generated about the UK position.”

Steve Baker,
Operations Director of Mencap