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10 years later, a majority of Britons say "Brexit" was a mistake

10 years later, a majority of Britons say "Brexit" was a mistake

Summary

A survey shows that most people in the United Kingdom now think leaving the European Union, known as Brexit, was a mistake ten years after the 2016 referendum. The country has faced political and economic problems since leaving the EU, but many people who voted to leave still support Brexit.

Key Facts

  • In 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU with 51.9% of the vote.
  • A recent YouGov poll finds a majority of Britons now believe Brexit was a mistake.
  • Brexit has caused political troubles, with seven prime ministers in ten years dealing with its effects.
  • Economic studies show that Brexit reduced UK productivity, imports, exports, and caused about a 6% drop in the economy.
  • Some who voted to leave admit to "Bregret," but two-thirds still support Brexit.
  • Nigel Farage, a Brexit leader and ally of President Donald Trump, says leaving the EU was the right decision.
  • The promise to control borders and limit EU migration was not fully realized, leading to increased migration from outside the EU.
  • Many Britons are tired of the idea of holding another referendum on EU membership.
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