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Brexit debate reignites as UK government weakens
Nearly a decade after the 2016 referendum, Brexit has returned to the center of British politics after the ruling Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local elections in early May 2026. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to rebuild ties with Europe, but faces skepticism as the hardline anti-EU Reform party leads in polls. Experts say the prospect of rejoining the EU is slim, while businesses and citizens report ongoing economic damage.
