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Political Discourse on EU Migration in the United Kingdom : A Comparative Analysis of 2016 and 2021

Brazauskas, Aleksandras
(2023)

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Supervisors
Arblaster, Paul
Faculty
Faculté de philosophie, arts et lettres
Degree label
Master [120] en communication multilingue, à finalité spécialisée: langues des affaires
Abstract
This thesis investigates the framing of the discourse surrounding intra-European Union (EU) migration during the Brexit campaign in 2016 and compares it to the discourse in 2021, following the closure of the EU settlement scheme application. The Brexit campaign, which resulted in the United Kingdom's (UK) decision to leave the EU, was marked by intense debates over sovereignty, national identity, and migration. Migration in particular was a central issue, with the Leave campaign often conflating EU migration with uncontrolled immigration, using emotional triggers and sometimes inaccurate information to sway public opinion. This thesis aims to illuminate the complex historical relationship between the UK and the EU, the use of framing in the discourse on EU migration, and the changes in this discourse between 2016 and 2021. To do so, a qualitative research methodology analyzing discourse frames is employed. The analysis revealed a discourse shift: from managing the perceived economic impacts of immigration in 2016 to valuing EU nationals in 2021. The findings seek to contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of migration in the Brexit campaign and its ongoing impact on the discourse surrounding EU migrants in the UK.