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if i was fleeing trump, england wouldnt be my first choice of destination
I left the US during Obama's time in office, and for family rather than political reasons, but I've found that the quality of life here is excellent. My advice: avoid London, which is insanely expensive, overcrowded, polluted, and full of money-grubbing finance weasels and slimy foreign oligarchs and those who pander to them. Also, London has too many Americans from the finance sector, so Americans are not well-liked there. I live in the South West, which has (by English standards at least) good weather, beautiful and varied countryside, and down-to-earth no-bullshit people. Also, their accent is less abrasive than many in England.
With England, there's London, which is an international hub city, then there's the rest of the country. They're not the same. Make sure to experience both before deciding.
And yeah, you don't need to learn a new language, though cultural norms are different and it takes a while to understand the unwritten rules.
That is how the rest of the country feels too!
Steady on!
but if you're trans, queer, or a refugee (which most people fleeing trump would be), it's not the friendliest place right now.
No language barrier and free healthcare are two huge incentives. I admit, we're going to hear a lot about him, but at least he won't be the prime minister.
Me neither but if you can't get to New Zealand or, possibly, Ireland it may be better than staying put.