Hard facts have been impossible to elicit from the abundance of propaganda dished out by politicians and interested parties and, therefore, the in-out decision cannot be based on evidence. As with the majority of Ex-pats, I'm concerned about possible losses of healthcare cover and pension entitlement if the UK decides to Brexit. No one can tell me what will happen, so I've taken the easy option and hope to avoid a change of the existing, bilateral agreements. This conflicts with my heart which tells me that the UK could not only survive a break from the EU, but would thrive. I'm an independent type of person and don't agree with being shackled by the actions of outside forces limiting a country's best interests. There have been countless occasions when the UK has succumbed to European pressure and accepted decisions against its better interest. That's by no means exclusive to the UK, though, as leaders of every EU country could demonstrate similar instances. The culmination of this unrest has been David Cameron's demand for reform of the EU and the public's move for a referendum. The average British person has lost their feeling of pride in their country because decisions affecting them are being taken by a corrupt European government, and many Brits believe it's time for a massive shake up. In my opinion, though, they’ll fear the unknown and, thus, will vote to remain within the EU.
The UK is still a trading nation and should not fear separation. Propaganda and scare tactics used by both sides of the argument have been extravagant in their verbiage. I doubt that many voters believe what they've been told; and may only be swayed by the characters involved and not their content. Politicians have not helped themselves with their hyperbolic statements which are just too preposterous to be true. They have made a guess as to what could happen after 23rd June, because there is no precedent, and to make headlines they've exaggerated their arguments.
It'll be interesting in the future, when Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister, to see how he leads the UK whilst it remains part of the EU - for that is my prediction. Johnson has argued fiercely to leave the EU, but will in all probability have to accept a majority 'remain' vote, which won't stop his ambitions to live in no 10. Interesting times ahead!