On January 31, 2020, the UK officially exited the EU, three-and-a-half years after the Brexit referendum. Celebrating the anniversary, Conservative leaders praised the benefits of Brexit, mentioning new trade deals and restored sovereignty. However, public sentiment appears divided, with polls suggesting many believe Brexit was a mistake. Opposition leaders criticized the Conservative government's handling of Brexit, calling for closer ties with the EU, including a customs union. Figures like Nigel Farage acknowledge the mixed outcomes of Brexit, reflecting ongoing political and public discourse surrounding its implications.
Dame Priti Patel emphasized that after leaving the EU, the UK has secured new trade deals and reclaimed its sovereignty, advocating against a return to EU influence.
Nigel Farage expressed his continued belief in Brexit's rightness, despite disappointment in its delivery, indicating the complexity of post-Brexit sentiment.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey criticized the Conservative's Brexit outcome as an 'utter disaster,' advocating for a UK-EU customs union to support economic recovery.
Polling indicates a majority of the public view Brexit negatively, leading opposition parties to push the government for closer ties with the EU.
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