Ten years on: Counting the economic cost of the Brexit vote
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Ian Swanson
Summary
Ten years after the 2016 Brexit referendum, the article reflects on the economic consequences of the UK's decision to leave the European Union. It highlights the broken promise of £350 million per week for the NHS (emblazoned on the infamous Brexit bus), the debunked claim about Turkey joining the EU, and notes that Scotland voted overwhelmingly to remain. The piece frames Brexit as a significant act of economic self-harm, quoting London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan.
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bskyTen years on: Counting the economic cost of the Brexit voteedinburghnews.scotsman.comKey quotes
· 3 pulled'the biggest act of economic self-harm in the history of our country' - Sir Sadiq Khan
Remember the promise on the side of the Brexit bus about an extra £350 million a week for the NHS?
Or the spurious claim that Turkey was about to join the EU and millions of Turks could come to live in the UK?
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