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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Danica Kirka

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU

Brexit Anniversary Economy - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain’s carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

The business leaders were on different sides of the debate when Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016. But 10 years later they are both frustrated by Brexit.

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