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A decade after the historic referendum, the UK remains divided over Brexit. While polls show a majority now regret leaving, many pro-Leave voters still believe the decision was right, citing sovereignty and democracy as key reasons.
Ten years after the EU referendum, Britain is grappling with both economic damage and a deterioration in political culture, as hate speech and racism become normalized. Only 30% of Britons now think leaving the EU was the right choice, while the social legacy of division and extremism deepens.
A decade after the 2016 referendum, the promised benefits of Brexit have largely failed to materialise. The UK economy is smaller than it would have been without Brexit, immigration is higher, and public opinion has shifted significantly against the decision to leave the European Union.
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.
Brexit Secretary David Davis said the risk of a no-deal Brexit has significantly decreased after Friday's agreement in Brussels, and a trade deal could be signed within a year. The statement followed a deal with EU leaders last week that opened the door for phase two negotiations on future trade relations.
The UK and China have agreed to raise the cap on direct flights from 100 to 150 per week, marking the first 'open skies' deal under London's post-Brexit trade strategy. The agreement aims to boost tourism, trade, and air travel connectivity between the two nations.
