News · 2 June 2026

Brexit made UK's economy 8% smaller.

Brexit has left Britain's economy 8% smaller per person than it could have been, causing lasting financial problems. Disengagement from the EU resulted in these significant economic effects, a conclusion drawn in a paper by Stanford economist Nick Bloom and his fellow researchers. The 10th anniversary of Brexit is approaching, and its complicated result has left people unhappy.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 June 2026 at 1:10

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