Five years after Brexit, the UK is grappling with economic challenges, trade barriers, and rising public regret, sparking debates on whether closer ties with the EU should be rebuilt
Voices: As Brexit’s impact deepens, Independent readers question the true cost of leaving the EU … from the Independent Independent
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