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What is 'the Brexit decade'?
'The Brexit decade' refers to the period since the UK voted to leave the European Union in 2016. Andy Burnham suggests this time has been marked by 'drift and division', implying a lack of clear direction and increased societal splits. The economic and social impact of Brexit is a major ongoing debate in British politics.
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