Created: November 20, 2021 5:24 PM
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Brexit, short for "British exit," refers to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) and the subsequent reformation of its relationship with the EU. The decision to leave the EU was made through a referendum held on June 23, 2016, in which 51.9% of voters supported leaving.

Political Causes

Key figures

• Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), campaigned vigorously for leaving the EU and advocated for stricter immigration controls.
• Boris Johnson, a prominent Conservative politician who later became Prime Minister, also played a crucial role in supporting Brexit.