Leaving EASA was an unnecessary decision made by UK politicians (thanks Mr Shapps) but even so I am genuinely curious as to why someone has not been able to use the last few years to achieve the licence or licences they want. SOLI out of UK was simple (tedious, yes but simple), reacquiring a UK licence was simple (again, tedious but…) and the vast majority should have been able to now have either or both licences. Even I managed it! The right to be employed outside the UK is a whole different issue from licences.