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Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess ever since
The UK is marking a decade since the 2016 vote to leave the European Union. Political instability has led to a high turnover of leadership. Millions of voters have shifted away from the two primary parties.
What changed
The UK is now entering a period where it will have its seventh prime minister since the referendum.
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British Politics Ten Years After Brexit
confidence 90%The UK is marking a decade since the 2016 vote to leave the European Union. Political instability has led to a high turnover of leadership. Millions of voters have shifted away from the two primary parties.
What's confirmed:
- The UK voted 52%-48% to leave the EU on June 23, 2016.
- Brexit fractured the European Union and broke British politics.
- The UK is about to have its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016.
Still unconfirmed:
- Millions of voters have deserted the two big parties for alternatives.
- The UK had six prime ministers in ten years.