Britain Will Not Lose Influence In The World Because Of Brexit.

I keep reading that Britain's influence in the world will decrease as a result of the Brexit, but that is not what I have seen on my recent travels through Europe. Britain is filling the front pages and many other pages of all the political and economic media across the world. In Europe it has set an example, and is being seen as an inspiration by a significant portion of the people of the continent.
Whether you agree with the Brexit or not there is no doubt that through this decision Britain has stepped out of the crowd. It is no longer following the pack that is the EU, it has stepped forward and has started on a new path.
To me it seems that Britain has not lost its influence in the world through this decision but regained its position as a leader. In the past, the Britons have often trod a different path to the rest of Europe and humanity has benefitted immensely from it. Once again Britain has dared to be different. Once again Britain is making history while the rest of the world looks on.
Far from reducing its influence the Brexit has reminded the world that Britain still matters, and it matters not because of the size of its economy, but because it can take decisions which make it stand out. The Brexit has shown the world that Britain is still brave enough to be a leader and there can be no greater influence than leadership. 

This article was also published in the Border Mail, 22 July 2016 URL: www.bordermail.com.au/story/4041486/letters-to-the-editor/