Phillip Job

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2016, 2017 and 2018 were been turbulent years, especially in Britain following the EU referendum.

The 50 images of this project were taken in the UK after the vote, while the term “Brexit” has never been out of the news. They were not taken with an intention of documenting the leaving process but looking back I think they reflect how I’ve felt throughout it – uncertainty.

Pairing the images with text drawn from three key documents for the process (Article 50; the Act of Parliament triggering Article 50; and the letter from the Prime Minister to the EU) all adds to the sense of dis-organisation of this time.

Any Member State may decide to withdraw from the Union in accordance with its own constitutional requirements.
...A Member State which decides to withdraw shall notify the European Council of its intention... Colour image of the Old Naval College in Greenwich, with the Queen's House behind, the Thames in front.
...In the light of the guidelines provided by the European Council, the Union shall negotiate and conclude an agreement with that State,... Colour image of man sitting on a stone bench with flowers in the foreground and a red phone box is visible behind.
...setting out the arrangements for its withdrawal, taking account of the framework for its future relationship with the Union.... Colour image of man a tree viewed from below, with dark trunk and large branches looming over.
...that agreement shall be negotiated in accordance with Article 218(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.... Colour image of utilitarian Sherfield building at Imperial College London, in South Kensington.
...the Treaties shall cease to apply to the State in question from the date of entry into force of the withdrawal agreement or, failing that, two years after the notification... Colour image of squirel sitting at base of tree, looking to the left, aparently eating something from its paws.
...unless the European Council, in agreement with the Member State concerned, unanimously decides to extend this period.... Colour image of green metal concertena door to what looks like a garage, with another buidling visible behind a fence alongside.
...the member… representing the withdrawing Member State shall not participate in the discussions of the European Council or Council or in decisions concerning it... Colour image park bench seen slightly from above.with the patchy grass visible beneath.
If a State which has withdrawn from the Union asks to rejoin, its request shall be subject to the procedure referred to in Article 49. Colour image of a street sign fallen down against a wall.
The Prime Minister may notify, under Article 50(2) of the Treaty on European Union, the United Kingdom’s intention to withdraw from the EU. Colour image of double yellow lines on a road with a few scatter leaves.
This section has effect despite any provision made by or under the European Communities Act 1972 or any other enactment. Colour image of a black handrail in front of a green leaf bush.
...this Act may be cited as the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017... Colour image of a the moss covered crackled red post box.
On 23 June last year, the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Colour image of a carousel in front of the Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
...as I have said before, that decision was no rejection of the values we share as fellow Europeans... Colour image of a beach with the tide going out.
...nor was it an attempt to do harm to the European Union or any of the remaining member states... Colour image of sunlight filtering through partially brown leaves of a horse chestnut tree.
...on the contrary, the United Kingdom wants the European Union to succeed and prosper... Colour double exposure of the beach at Margate and a colourful bar.
...instead, the referendum was a vote to restore, as we see it, our national self-determination... Colour image of a green bush beside a path with the strong shadow of an overhead tree.
We are leaving the European Union, but we are not leaving Europe and we want to remain committed partners and allies to our friends across the continent. Colour image of a pavement in Shoreditch with paint split and footprints leading away from the main point of the spill.
...the United Kingdom Parliament confirmed the result of the referendum by voting with clear and convincing majorities... Colour image the blue fabric of a Southeastern Train in London.
...I am writing to give effect to the democratic decision of the people of the United Kingdom... Colour image a wall in Corbet Place, Shoreditch, with a man walking by carrying bags.
...I hereby notify the European Council… of the United Kingdom's intention to withdraw from the European Union... Colour image of the sky with light clouds.
...we should use the forthcoming process to deliver these objectives in a fair and orderly manner, and with as little disruption as possible on each side... Colour image a puddle, with a reflection of the number 155 bus.
...together, I know we are capable of reaching an agreement about the UK s right and obligation... Colour image through a dirty window with handprint in it.
...we therefore believe it is necessary to agree the terms of our future partnership alongside those of our withdrawal from the European Union... Colour image of a slatted wooden fence.
...the Government wants to approach our discussions with ambition, giving citizens and businesses… as much certainty as possible, as early as possible... Colour image of short branch sticking out of the sand on a beach.
...the United Kingdom wants to agree with the European Union a deep and special partnership that takes in both economic and security cooperation... Colour image of long grass, backlight by the sun.
...to achieved this, we believe it is necessary to agree the terms of our future partnership alongside those of our withdrawal from the EU... Colour image of a rundown wooden door.
...if, however, we leave the European Union without an agreement the default position is that we would have to trade on World Trade Organisation terms... Colour image of a lighthouse in shadow, with the sun shining through the lens on top.
...in security terms a failure to reach agreement would mean our cooperation in the fight against crime and terrorism would be weakened... Colour image of the inside of a bus, the upper deck, with a man listening to headphones at the front.
...but it is not the outcome that either side should seek. We must therefore work hard to avoid that outcome... Colour image of a towerblock with a big orange sign in front with the words ALL DAY visible.
...we should engage with one another constructively and respectfully, in a spirit of sincere cooperation... Colour image of footprints in the sand leading towards a figure in the distance.
...we should engage with one another constructively and respectfully, in a spirit of sincere cooperation... Colour image of a road with high banks of long grass on either side.
...the United Kingdom does not seek membership of the single market... Colour double exposure of the seafront at Margate, mixed with instinct steps.
...we understand and respect your position that the four freedoms of the single market are indivisible and there can be no
...we also understand that there will be consequences for the UK of leaving the EU: we know that we will lose influence over the rules that affect the European economy... Colour image of large, white fronted building with the words CARPET CORNER.
...we also know that UK companies will, as they trade within the EU, have to align with rules agreed by institutions of which we are no longer a part... Colour image of white blossom still on the tree.
...we should remember that at the heart of our talks are the interests of all our citizens... Colour image of wall with the clear shadow of tree.
...there are, for example, many citizens of the remaining member states living in the United Kingdom, and UK citizens living elsewhere in the European Union... Colour image of path strewn with white blossom.
...we want to agree a deep and special partnership between the UK and the EU, taking in both economic and security cooperation... Colour image of the Brutalist Sulkin House apartments in Bethnal Green.
...we should work together to minimise disruption and give as much certainty as possible... Colour image of Brutalist tower blocks in Bethnal Green.
...in particular, we must pay attention to the UK’s unique relationship with the Republic of Ireland and the importance of the peace process in Northern Ireland... Colour image of the green leaves of a bush.
...we also have an important responsibility to make sure that nothing is done to jeopardise the peace process in Norther Ireland... Colour image of New Cross station where a woman sits on the phone with her hand on her head.
...we should begin technical talks on detailed policy areas as soon as possible, but we should prioritise the biggest challenges... Colour image of old red routemaster bus driving through London.
...but we also propose a bold and ambitious Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union... Colour image of two white daffodlils, backlit.
...perhaps now more than ever, the world needs the liberal, democratic values of Europe... Colour image of a well light, wooden panelled room lined with statues.
...weakening our cooperation for the prosperity and protection of our citizens would be a costly mistake... Colour image of a red and white tiled floor with a strong shadow from the window panes.
...we recognise that it will be a challenge to reach such a comprehensive agreement within the two-year period set out for withdrawal discussions in the Treaty... Colour image of the sky with lots of small clouds.
...the leaders of the European Union have succeeded in bringing together a continent blighted by war into a union of peaceful nations... Colour image of a pond with large leaved waterlillies.
...together, I know we are capable of reaching an agreement about the UK’s right and obligation as a departing member state... Colour image of a green leaf.
...while establishing a deep and special partner hope that contributes towards the prosperity, security and global power of our continent... Colour image of a tower block in Marget with a sign reading BLOCK BREXIT in the windows.