Brexit 10 years later: How the UK economy and politics changed, in charts
Ten years after the June 23, 2016 referendum, the UK has experienced a weakened pound and slower growth. The electorate voted to leave the European Union by 52% to 48%. This period saw seven Prime Ministers lead the country.
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Brexit Decade Review: Economic and Political Shifts
confidence 100%Ten years after the June 23, 2016 referendum, the UK has experienced a weakened pound and slower growth. The electorate voted to leave the European Union by 52% to 48%. This period saw seven Prime Ministers lead the country.
What's confirmed:
- British voters chose to leave the European Union in a referendum on June 23, 2016.
- The electorate voted to leave the bloc by 52% to 48%.
Still unconfirmed:
- The pound tanked and London's FTSE 100 tumbled following the result.
- David Cameron called the referendum and led the stay campaign.
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UK Marks 10 Years Since Brexit Vote with Economic and Political Strain
confidence 90%A decade after the vote to leave the European Union, the UK faces slowed growth and a weakened pound. Political instability has been marked by the tenure of seven Prime Ministers. Public sentiment has shifted, with a majority of Britons now viewing the decision as a mistake.
What's confirmed:
- The UK has had seven Prime Ministers in the ten years following the Brexit vote.
- Analysts state that Brexit has cost the UK economic growth.
- A majority of Britons say leaving the European Union was a mistake.
- Non-EU migration has risen since the vote.
Still unconfirmed:
- Brexit caused British politics to become an unruly mess.