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10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics - WJCL 10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics Advertisement Updated: 6:32 AM EDT Jun 23, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press 10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics Updated: 6:32 AM EDT Jun 23, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press LONDON — Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52%-48% to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, who called the referendum but campaigned for the U.K. to stay in the bloc, quit the next day. Advertisement Video above: Keir Starmer steps down His successors have all grappled, largely unsuccessfully, with the consequences of that rupture. The latest is Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced Monday that he was stepping down after two years of a sluggish economy, malfunctioning government and a divided and jaded electorate — all legacies, at least in part, of Brexit. Though the decision has faded f…

How Brexit broke British politics | AP News Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52%-48% to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. LONDON (AP) —Brexitfractured theEuropean Union, and broke British politics. The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the countryvoted 52%-48%to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. ConservativePrime Minister David Cameron, who called the referendum but campaigned for the U.K. to stay in the bloc,quit the next day. His successors have all grappled, largely unsuccessfully, with the consequences of that rupture. The latest is LabourPrime Minister Keir Starmer, whoannounced Monday that he was stepping downafter two years of a sluggish economy, malfunctioning government and a divided and jaded electorate — all legacies, at least in part, of Brexit. Though the decision has faded from headlines, “the subterranean trace of Brexit” still runs through Britain’s increasingly unruly politics, said Chris Grey, an academic …

EU-UK relations, 10 years after the referendum: Brexit or Regrexit? It has been a decade since British voters made the momentous decision to leave the European Union. The EU referendum result on June 24, 2016 led to a profound transformation of British politics, and to Brexit-related infighting that refuses to go away. But if the UK has not truly moved on, what about its former partner in this divorce, the EU? And what does Brussels think when the British government talks about rebuilding this relationship? We put these questions to two MEPs.

Britain is not ready to rejoin the EU | World News TEN YEARS and six prime ministers after voting to quit the European Union, Britain has, to paraphrase Dean Acheson, lost a continent but not yet found a role. The referendum on June 23rd 2016, in which Britons voted for Brexit by 52% to 48%, has left them more divided, less influential and poorer than they would otherwise have been. The promise that Britain would “take back control” was a cruel joke. The country has been buffeted by global events. Brexiteers promised immigration would fall, but under Boris Johnson it soared. The next ten years should be brighter, but first Britons must accept the big lesson from Brexit: that trying to lay all their country’s woes on a single cause is magical thinking which only makes everything worse. They must not be tempted to make the same mistake all over again by imagining that rejoining the European Union is the answer to all their problems. Read the rest of our cover package Instead, national renewal means grappling with the many reasons why Britain is failing to live up to its potential. Policymaking is adrift, the state is inefficient and the private sector is weighed down by taxes and…

Britain marks Brexit’s 10th anniversary with an economy 4% ... - Fortune Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that forges political identities to this day and that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent. Recommended Video Brexit, short for British exit, became a reality on June 23, 2016, when 52% — or more than 17 million people — voted to leave the EU. Though the margin was narrow, the vote led to the most dramatic shake-up of the U.K. economy and society since World War II. But like any divorce, the paperwork and process of completing the breakup was not swift : It took nearly five years. Brexit was born out of a growing sense of frustration not only with the EU but over the global financial crisis of 2008. Supporters were able to tap into that frustration, and argued that the U.K. on its own, would be revitalized and able to focus just on domestic priorities. Opponents warned that Brexit would lead to an economic disruption and that it risked the country’s standing in the world. A decade on, here is where Brexit stands. Brexit ushered in a harsh economic reality Backers of Brexit — commonly known as Brexite…

What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 ... U.K. voters chose to leave the European Union in a referendum that 10 years on still forges political identities LONDON --Ten years ago, theUnited Kingdom voted to leave the European Unionin a referendum that forges political identities to this day and that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent. Brexit, short for British exit, became a reality on June 23, 2016, when 52% — or more than 17 million people — voted to leave the EU. Though the margin was narrow, the vote led to the most dramatic shake-up of the U.K. economy and society since World War II. But like any divorce, the paperwork and process ofcompleting the breakup was not swift: It took nearly five years. Brexit was born out of a growing sense of frustration not only withthe EUbut over the global financial crisis of 2008. Supporters were able to tap into that frustration, and argued that the U.K. on its own, would be revitalized and able to focus just on domestic priorities. Opponents warned that Brexit would lead to an economic disruption and that it risked the country’s standing in the world. A decade on, here is wh…

Brexit branded ‘unprecedented continuing disaster’ as marchers call to rejoin EU By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock speaks at Parliament Square (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Brexit has been branded an “unmitigated, unprecedented, continuing disaster” by former Labour leader Lord Kinnock. He joined demonstrators who marked the 10th anniversary of the UK’s exit vote with a march calling to rejoin the bloc. Police on the ground estimated that around 1,500 people set off from central London’s Temple station on Saturday to Parliament Square in Whitehall behind a banner which declared “We Want Our Star Back”. People during a National Rejoin March in London, marking 10 years since the Brexit referendum (Jeff Moore/PA) The National Rejoin March (NRM) was filled with people carrying EU flags and wearing blue and yellow hats and T-shirts that said “Citizen of Europe” and “Re:Union”. The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum in June 2016, called b…

10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics - KSBW 10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics 10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics Updated: 3:32 AM PDT Jun 23, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press Advertisement 10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics Updated: 3:32 AM PDT Jun 23, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics.The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52%-48% to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, who called the referendum but campaigned for the U.K. to stay in the bloc, quit the next day.Video above: Keir Starmer steps downHis successors have all grappled, largely unsuccessfully, with the consequences of that rupture. The latest is Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced Monday that he was stepping down after two years of a sluggish economy, malfunctioning government and a divided and jaded electorate — all legacies, at least in part, of Brexi…

Brexit branded ‘unprecedented continuing disaster’ as marchers call to rejoin EU By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock speaks at Parliament Square (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Brexit has been branded an “unmitigated, unprecedented, continuing disaster” by former Labour leader Lord Kinnock. He joined demonstrators who marked the 10th anniversary of the UK’s exit vote with a march calling to rejoin the bloc. Police on the ground estimated that around 1,500 people set off from central London’s Temple station on Saturday to Parliament Square in Whitehall behind a banner which declared “We Want Our Star Back”. People during a National Rejoin March in London, marking 10 years since the Brexit referendum (Jeff Moore/PA) The National Rejoin March (NRM) was filled with people carrying EU flags and wearing blue and yellow hats and T-shirts that said “Citizen of Europe” and “Re:Union”. The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum in June 2016, called b…

Danica Kirka Associated Press Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Chef Mohammed Shanoor Ali cooks at a Bangladeshi restaurant in London, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) LONDON– Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The business leaders were on different sides of the debate when Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016. But 10 years later they are both frustrated byBrexit. Recommended Videos A decade ago, backers promised that Brexit would be the key to a bright new future where, freed from the edicts of EU bureaucrats, Britain would regain control of its laws and its borders and the economy would boom. But the reality failed to live up to the hype as Britain struggled to adjust to life without unfettered access to the 27-nation free trade bloc and its market of 450 million people. Economic growth is anemic, taxes are high, public services are creaking and successive governments have been unable to stem the flow of migr…

Brexit branded ‘unprecedented continuing disaster’ as marchers call to rejoin EU By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock speaks at Parliament Square (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Brexit has been branded an “unmitigated, unprecedented, continuing disaster” by former Labour leader Lord Kinnock. He joined demonstrators who marked the 10th anniversary of the UK’s exit vote with a march calling to rejoin the bloc. Police on the ground estimated that around 1,500 people set off from central London’s Temple station on Saturday to Parliament Square in Whitehall behind a banner which declared “We Want Our Star Back”. People during a National Rejoin March in London, marking 10 years since the Brexit referendum (Jeff Moore/PA) The National Rejoin March (NRM) was filled with people carrying EU flags and wearing blue and yellow hats and T-shirts that said “Citizen of Europe” and “Re:Union”. The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum in June 2016, called b…

What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still… - inkl LONDON (AP) — Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that forges political identities to this day and that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent. Brexit, short for British exit, became a reality on June 23, 2016, when 52% — or more than 17 million people — voted to leave the EU. Though the margin was narrow, the vote led to the most dramatic shake-up of the U.K. economy and society since World War II. But like any divorce, the paperwork and process of completing the breakup was not swift: It took nearly five years. Brexit was born out of a growing sense of frustration not only with the EU but over the global financial crisis of 2008. Supporters were able to tap into that frustration, and argued that the U.K. on its own, would be revitalized and able to focus just on domestic priorities. Opponents warned that Brexit would lead to an economic disruption and that it risked the country's standing in the world. A decade on, here is where Brexit stands. Brexit ushered in a harsh economic reality Backers of Brexit — commonly known as Brexiters — held …

Brexit branded ‘unprecedented continuing disaster’ as marchers call to rejoin EU By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock speaks at Parliament Square (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Brexit has been branded an “unmitigated, unprecedented, continuing disaster” by former Labour leader Lord Kinnock. He joined demonstrators who marked the 10th anniversary of the UK’s exit vote with a march calling to rejoin the bloc. Police on the ground estimated that around 1,500 people set off from central London’s Temple station on Saturday to Parliament Square in Whitehall behind a banner which declared “We Want Our Star Back”. People during a National Rejoin March in London, marking 10 years since the Brexit referendum (Jeff Moore/PA) The National Rejoin March (NRM) was filled with people carrying EU flags and wearing blue and yellow hats and T-shirts that said “Citizen of Europe” and “Re:Union”. The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum in June 2016, called b…

Brexit branded ‘unprecedented continuing disaster’ as marchers call to rejoin EU By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock speaks at Parliament Square (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Brexit has been branded an “unmitigated, unprecedented, continuing disaster” by former Labour leader Lord Kinnock. He joined demonstrators who marked the 10th anniversary of the UK’s exit vote with a march calling to rejoin the bloc. Police on the ground estimated that around 1,500 people set off from central London’s Temple station on Saturday to Parliament Square in Whitehall behind a banner which declared “We Want Our Star Back”. People during a National Rejoin March in London, marking 10 years since the Brexit referendum (Jeff Moore/PA) The National Rejoin March (NRM) was filled with people carrying EU flags and wearing blue and yellow hats and T-shirts that said “Citizen of Europe” and “Re:Union”. The UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum in June 2016, called b…

Danica Kirka Associated Press Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Chef Mohammed Shanoor Ali cooks at a Bangladeshi restaurant in London, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) LONDON– Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The business leaders were on different sides of the debate when Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016. But 10 years later they are both frustrated byBrexit. Recommended Videos A decade ago, backers promised that Brexit would be the key to a bright new future where, freed from the edicts of EU bureaucrats, Britain would regain control of its laws and its borders and the economy would boom. But the reality failed to live up to the hype as Britain struggled to adjust to life without unfettered access to the 27-nation free trade bloc and its market of 450 million people. Economic growth is anemic, taxes are high, public services are creaking and successive governments have been unable to stem the flow of migr…

Brexit 10 years later: UK economy and politics in charts - CNBC On June 23, 2016, Britons headed to the polls to vote on whether to stay in the European Union. A shock result emerged overnight: the electorate had voted to leave the bloc by 52% to 48%. The pound tanked. London's FTSE 100 tumbled. Then-Prime Minister David Cameron — who had called the referendum and led the campaign for the Remain vote — resigned. Since then, the U.K. haggled for a deal, as Cameron's successor, Theresa May, failed to pass a proposal three times before stepping down. Brexit was eventually delivered by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2020. The Brexit campaign promised to "take back control" of immigration, free up more money for the country's health service, and forge trade deals with the rest of the world. A decade later, Brexit still looms over life in Britain. Here's how the U.K.'s economic and political scene has fared since then, in charts: The U.K. economy has largely failed to experience a post-Brexit boost after upending ties with its largest trading partner. While shocks such as the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 hit growth globally, Stanford profe…

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade ... Ask your smart speaker toplay10 80 K R L Don Audacy LONDON (AP) — Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The business leaders were on different sides of the debate when Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016. But 10 years later they are both frustrated byBrexit. A decade ago, backers promised that Brexit would be the key to a bright new future where, freed from the edicts of EU bureaucrats, Britain would regain control of its laws and its borders and the economy would boom. But the reality failed to live up to the hype as Britain struggled to adjust to life without unfettered access to the 27-nation free trade bloc and its market of 450 million people. Economic growth is anemic, taxes are high, public services are creaking and successive governments have been unable to stem the flow of migrants who wash up on the English Channel coast in inflatable boats. As a result, it's not exactly a happy…

What Brexit has actually changed, ten years later - expert panel Ink Drop/Shutterstock In the years since the Brexit referendum, many have felt deceived or misled on what exactly they were voting for. New data reveals that 60% of British gen Z-ers want a new vote on rejoining the EU. We spoke to experts to find out what impact Brexit has actually had on Britain. A lesson from the missing youth vote Knut Roder, Associate Head of Institute of Law and Social Sciences One of the most striking features of the Brexit referendum was the missing youth vote. While the overall average UK turnout was 72.2% of registered voters, a lower number – estimated around 64% – of those aged 18 to 25 participated in the referendum. This may have had a significant impact on the referendum’s outcome, as a large majority of 71% of young voters who did take part voted to Remain in the European Union. In contrast, older voters – particularly those aged over 65 – were much more likely to support Leave, with 64% voting for Brexit. So why did 18–25-year-olds shun the Brexit referendum? While low youth participation is often attributed to political disengagement or lack of knowledge, recent research suggests th…

What to Know about the Legacy of Brexit, Which Still Divides Britain 10 ... Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that forges political identities to this day and that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent. Brexit, short for British exit, became a reality on June 23, 2016, when 52% — or more than 17 million people — voted to leave the EU. Though the margin was narrow, the vote led to the most dramatic shake-up of the UK economy and society since World War II. But like any divorce, the paperwork and process of completing the breakup was not swift: It took nearly five years. Brexit was born out of a growing sense of frustration not only with the EU but over the global financial crisis of 2008. Supporters were able to tap into that frustration, and argued that the UK on its own, would be revitalized and able to focus just on domestic priorities. Opponents warned that Brexit would lead to an economic disruption and that it risked the country’s standing in the world. A decade on, here is where Brexit stands. Brexit ushered in a harsh economic reality Backers of Brexit — commonly known as Brexiters — held out a visi…

Danica Kirka Associated Press Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Chef Mohammed Shanoor Ali cooks at a Bangladeshi restaurant in London, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) LONDON– Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The business leaders were on different sides of the debate when Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016. But 10 years later they are both frustrated byBrexit. Recommended Videos A decade ago, backers promised that Brexit would be the key to a bright new future where, freed from the edicts of EU bureaucrats, Britain would regain control of its laws and its borders and the economy would boom. But the reality failed to live up to the hype as Britain struggled to adjust to life without unfettered access to the 27-nation free trade bloc and its market of 450 million people. Economic growth is anemic, taxes are high, public services are creaking and successive governments have been unable to stem the flow of migr…

10 Years After the Brexit Vote, Are U.K. Residents Seeing a Benefit? A decade after the Brexit referendum, much has changed on the global stage—but the divisions that resulted in the U.K.-EU split remain visible. Photo: Shutterstock Global Affairs 10 Years After the Brexit Vote, Are U.K. Residents Seeing a Benefit? The Fletcher School’s Dimitrios Skiadas explains the decade since the historic referendum On June 23, 2016, British voters elected to withdraw from the European Union. Newspaper headline writers didn’t hold back: “UK descends into political chaos,” The Guardian declared. The New York Times dubbed the results a “Leap in the Dark.” The monumental British exit referendum—or Brexit—shrouded the future of the U.K. and the EU in uncertainty. That it was decided by a narrow margin—52% to 48%—highlighted a stark divide on issues of independence, economics, and immigration. Expand Dimitrios Skiadas. Photo: Michael Last Collapse modal Dimitrios Skiadas. Photo: Michael Last A decade has passed since the Brexit referendum—and six years since the British exit became official—and although much has changed on the global stage, the divisions that resulted in the U.K.…

'Brexit' vote revealed deeply divided Britain | CNN UK European Union See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Story highlights London, Scotland and Northern Ireland vote to remain All of the English regions outside London vote to leave the EU While the British people voted convincingly to leave the European Union, a deeply polarized country has emerged. More than 30 million people from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland – and even tiny Gibraltar – went to the polls, with 51.89% of them deciding that Britain would become the first country to withdraw from the 28-member bloc. UK referendum: Full coverage Cameron tells Corbyn to step aside Farage deserted by Brexit bandmates? Can UK get out of Brexit? Brexit = higher taxes, less spending UK loses perfect AAA credit rating How Britons really feel about Brexit Voters: ‘We had nothing to lose’ Racist attacks rise after EU vote Did Brexit hurt Trump? Results map tells a big story Yet 48% of voters disagreed with that decision, leaving a remarkably clear picture geographically. London, Scotland and Northern Ireland wanted to remain, while voters in Wales and every English region outside of the capital…

10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics - WISN 10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics Advertisement Updated: 5:32 AM CDT Jun 23, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press 10 years since Brexit: How the split broke British politics Updated: 5:32 AM CDT Jun 23, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ By JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press LONDON — Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52%-48% to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, who called the referendum but campaigned for the U.K. to stay in the bloc, quit the next day. Advertisement Video above: Keir Starmer steps down His successors have all grappled, largely unsuccessfully, with the consequences of that rupture. The latest is Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who announced Monday that he was stepping down after two years of a sluggish economy, malfunctioning government and a divided and jaded electorate — all legacies, at least in part, of Brexit. Though the decision has faded f…

Britain's economic woes fuel Brexit discontent a decade after vote to ... Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados LONDON --Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The business leaders were on different sides of the debate when Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016. But 10 years later they are both frustrated byBrexit. A decade ago, backers promised that Brexit would be the key to a bright new future where, freed from the edicts of EU bureaucrats, Britain would regain control of its laws and its borders and the economy would boom. But the reality failed to live up to the hype as Britain struggled to adjust to life without unfettered access to the 27-nation free trade bloc and its market of 450 million people. Economic growth is anemic, taxes are high, public services are creaking and successive governments have been unable to stem the flow of migrants …

Brexit: The Student Guide | Oxford Scholastica Academy If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what on earth a Brexit is, or been left frustrated by news articles that assume an existing level of knowledge on the subject, then this is the post for you! We’ve put together the ultimate students’ guide to Brexit, covering everything from why it’s taken so long, to how it could affect students in the coming years. The word ‘Brexit’ is a combination of ‘Britain’ and ‘exit’. It’s the process of Britain, also known as the United Kingdom (UK), leaving the European Union (EU). The UK includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Brexit has caused a huge amount of debate and controversy because it will probably affect trade, security, and UK immigration. In June 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU in something called a referendum. This is a general vote where a country’s entire electorate is asked to weigh in on a single question, and the result directly influences the decision of the government. The European Union (EU) is a group of 28 countries in an economic and political union. It allows free trade and movement of people across all of its member states. A single market was c…

From Brexit to 'Bregret': ten years later, bitterness still prevails ... A protester dons a black top hat with a “Why Brexit” slogan during an anti-Brexit demonstration on Parliament Square in London in March 2026, almost a decade after the British withdrawal from the European Union. Brook Mitchell/AFP On June 23 2016, a majority of Britons chose to leave the European Union after a referendum campaign driven by the promises of supporters of the “Leave” camp, spearheaded by Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson. Built around the slogan “Take Back Control”, the pro-Brexit campaign promised to restore the country’s sovereignty, regain control over migration flows, and boost economic prosperity. Ten years on, hopes have given way to a bitter sense of disillusion that the British refer to as “Bregret” , and it is a divided , weakened, disenchanted country who is about to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the referendum . The Brexit shock There are few events in a country’s national history that constitute such an immense and profound shock as Brexit. The announcement of the results, that indicated a 51.9% victory for the “Leave” camp , sent shockwaves across the world. After 43 years of a …

Brexit 10 years later: UK economy and politics in charts - CNBC On June 23, 2016, Britons headed to the polls to vote on whether to stay in the European Union. A shock result emerged overnight: the electorate had voted to leave the bloc by 52% to 48%. The pound tanked. London's FTSE 100 tumbled. Then-Prime Minister David Cameron — who had called the referendum and led the campaign for the Remain vote — resigned. Since then, the U.K. haggled for a deal, as Cameron's successor, Theresa May, failed to pass a proposal three times before stepping down. Brexit was eventually delivered by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2020. The Brexit campaign promised to "take back control" of immigration, free up more money for the country's health service, and forge trade deals with the rest of the world. A decade later, Brexit still looms over life in Britain. Here's how the U.K.'s economic and political scene has fared since then, in charts: The U.K. economy has largely failed to experience a post-Brexit boost after upending ties with its largest trading partner. While shocks such as the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 hit growth globally, Stanford profe…

Five Years On: Majority of Britons Say Brexit Has Done More Harm Than ... Five years after officially leaving the European Union , Britons remain overwhelmingly disillusioned with Brexit . According to new YouGov surveys, the majority believe Brexit has had a negative impact on the economy, businesses, and the UK's global standing. The findings suggest that far from delivering the benefits promised by the Vote Leave campaign, Brexit has left many questioning whether the decision was a mistake. 'Take Back Control'—But at What Cost? One of the key promises of the Brexit campaign was that the UK would 'take back control' of its laws and sovereignty. However, when asked whether leaving the EU has strengthened British control over its own laws, only 31% of Britons agreed . Meanwhile, 35% said Brexit had made no difference, and 21% believed it had actually weakened UK sovereignty. When it comes to Brexit's impact on the COVID-19 pandemic, 23% of respondents felt it had a positive effect, while 30% said it made things worse and 32% saw no impact. However, economic concerns dominated, with 67% saying Brexit has worsened the cost of living and 65% believing it has damaged the economy. Addi…

5 years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still ... Brexit supporters gather during a rally in London, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016 Brexit referendum. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File) Lars Andersen founder of ‘My Nametags’ speaks during an interview at his factory in London, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Brexit supporters celebrate during a rally in London, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Britain leaves the European Union after 47 years, leaping into an unknown future in historic blow to the bloc. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File) A countdown to Brexit timer and the colors of the British Union flag illuminate the exterior of 10 Downing street, the residence of the British Prime Minister, in London, England, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) Labels for school children come of the cutting machine at ‘My Nametags’ factory in London, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) People draped in UK flags walks across Parliament Square during rainfall in London on Jan. 31, 2020. (AP P…

What to know about legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 ... LONDON, Jun 21: Ten years ago, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that forges political identities to this day, and that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent. Brexit, short for British exit, became a reality on June 23, 2016, when 52 per cent - or more than 17 million people - voted to leave the EU. Though the margin was narrow, the vote led to the most dramatic shake-up of the UK economy and society since World War II. But like any divorce, the paperwork and process of completing the breakup were not swift: It took nearly five years. Brexit was born out of a growing sense of frustration not only with the EU but also over the global financial crisis of 2008. Supporters were able to tap into that frustration and argued that the UK, on its own, would be revitalised and able to focus just on domestic priorities. Opponents warned that Brexit would lead to an economic disruption and that it risked the country's standing in the world. A decade on, here is where Brexit stands: Brexit ushered in a harsh economic reality -------------------------------…

The UK-EU reset is welcome but just a beginning - CIDOB Publication date: 05/2025 Author: Francis Ghilès, Associate Senior Researcher, CIDOB Download PDF Five years after the United Kingdom officially left the European Union, geopolitical uncertainty has brought the countries on both sides of the channel closer. On 19 May 2025, the British government and the EU struck a “reset” deal to mark a new start for a post-Brexit era of bilateral cooperation. This agreement rests on three pillars: foreign and security policy, fisheries, and greater mobility for young people. There is something quasi-inevitable in the reset in UK-EU relations agreed at Lancaster House on 19 th May. Inevitable because 55% of people in the UK polled today think Brexit was a mistake; inevitable because shutting off the UK from its largest market was doomed to fail; inevitable because in these times of increasing global insecurity fuelled by Donald Trump’s resort to a tariff war since he returned to the White House in January, the endless war in Ukraine and Israeli policy of ethnic cleansing in Gaza, Britain place on the map cannot be changed. Geography and history tell us it is part of the European continent wi…

What Happened With Brexit: Timeline and Impact - LegalClarity Administrative and Government Law What Happened With Brexit: Timeline and Impact From the 2016 referendum to the 2025 UK-EU reset, here's how Brexit unfolded and what it means for trade, travel, and the economy today. LegalClarity Team Published Mar 11, 2026 On June 23, 2016, voters in the United Kingdom chose to leave the European Union by a margin of roughly 52% to 48%, setting off the most significant shift in European geopolitics in decades. 1 Electoral Commission. Report: 23 June 2016 Referendum on the UK’s Membership of the European Union The UK formally departed on January 31, 2020, and the two sides now operate under a Trade and Cooperation Agreement that took effect January 1, 2021. The relationship keeps evolving: a UK-EU summit in May 2025 opened new chapters on defense, food safety, and energy, while a separate US-UK trade deal reshaped transatlantic commerce. The Referendum and Article 50 The referendum asked a straightforward question: should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave? About 17.4 million people voted to leave and 16.1 million voted to remain, producing a 51.9%–48.1% …

Brexit 10 years later: UK economy and politics in charts - CNBC On June 23, 2016, Britons headed to the polls to vote on whether to stay in the European Union. A shock result emerged overnight: the electorate had voted to leave the bloc by 52% to 48%. The pound tanked. London's FTSE 100 tumbled. Then-Prime Minister David Cameron — who had called the referendum and led the campaign for the Remain vote — resigned. Since then, the U.K. haggled for a deal, as Cameron's successor, Theresa May, failed to pass a proposal three times before stepping down. Brexit was eventually delivered by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2020. The Brexit campaign promised to "take back control" of immigration, free up more money for the country's health service, and forge trade deals with the rest of the world. A decade later, Brexit still looms over life in Britain. Here's how the U.K.'s economic and political scene has fared since then, in charts: The U.K. economy has largely failed to experience a post-Brexit boost after upending ties with its largest trading partner. While shocks such as the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 hit growth globally, Stanford profe…

Brexit vote live: The night that changed Britain as it happened 10 ... Brexit Referendum Day: How the UK left the EU Welcome to The Independent ’s EU referendum results blog… 10 years on. To mark a decade since the Brexit vote, this special page replays the events of the referendum night of 23 June 2016 in “real time”, as if it were a breaking news story today. Everyone remembers where they were the night that David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage shaped the Brexit vote that changed Britain. From the moment polls closed at 10pm on 23 June 2016 to the official declaration confirming Britain’s Leave vote at 7.40am the next morning and the reaction that followed, we are bringing you every twist as it happened. Join us as events unfold, highlighting how early confidence in a Remain victory gives way to one of the most unexpected election results in modern British political history – a 52 per cent vote to Leave the European Union. This live event is part of The Independent ’s new campaign, Europe: The Way Back , exploring how Britain can rebuild its relationship with Europe. Click here to join the campaign, sign up to our free newsletter and shape the debate Now read on – and e…

Brexit ten years on: the EU - UK in a changing Europe Blogs Brexit ten years on: the EU DATE 18 Jun 2026 AUTHORS Jannike Wachowiak THEME Europe Ahead of the ten year anniversary of the EU referendum on 23 June, UK in a Changing Europe experts have written a short series of blogs reflecting on some of the issues at the heart of Brexit then and now. Here, Jannike Wachowiak reflects on Brexit’s impact on the EU. The outcome of the 2016 referendum took many in the EU by surprise. Shocked at first, member states quickly closed ranks. Within a week, EU leaders agreed that there would be ‘no negotiations of any kind’ with the UK until Article 50 had been triggered. This was to prevent the British side from attempting a strategy of ‘divide and conquer’ whilst giving the EU time to define its negotiating position. Leaders also made it clear that access to the single market required the acceptance of all ‘four freedoms’ (goods, services, capital and people) and that any future agreement would have to strike a balance between rights and obligations. This was to signal that the UK would not be allowed to pick and choose when it came to access to the single market. Ten years later, these princ…