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Brexit, Ten Years On - FEE

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The mixed effects on the UK of its historic decision to leave the EU. In the run-up to the UK’s referendum on EU membership in June 2016, extravagant claims were made by both the Remain and Leave campaigns. Leaving the EU, the so-called Remainers warned, would propel the UK into recession and mass unemployment.

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  • Mark NaylerBy Mark Nayler

    The mixed effects on the UK of its historic decision to leave the EU. In the run-up to the UK’s referendum on EU membership in June 2016, extravagant claims were made by both the Remain and Leave campaigns. Leaving the EU, the so-called Remainers warned, would propel the UK into …

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