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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