Conclusion and policy implications

Finally, this ultimate chapter offers conclusions and policy implications that are relevant to EU migrant workers who are women within the context of Brexit. The book’s contribution to migration theory, economic migration, gendered migration and debates on Brexit from social policy perspective is offered here. This book offers important insights in relation to EU women migrants in light of Brexit. Policy recommendations with reference to British authorities but also the authorities of migrants’ sending countries are outlined. These are also relevant to the authorities of other EU member states, particularly the EU8 and EU2 countries. This research is relevant to a wider European context for several reasons. The potential break-up of the UK is one of them. Other European countries have also experienced deep divisions and consider holding a referendum about independence. In some EU countries anti-EU sentiment has increased and thus their future in the EU is uncertain and perhaps also depends on how the UK manages this transition. These divisions and increased hostility directed towards the European Union demonstrate that Europe is divided and many countries look inwards for protectionist measures hence nationalism is on the rise.