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Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess ever since
By Jill Lawless, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics.The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52%-48% to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, who ...
Key takeaway is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52%-48% to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents watching the Brexit saga unfold from afar may wonder what implications this has for their own community. While the UK's departure from the EU may seem like a distant event, its effects can be seen in the global economy and trade agreements that impact local businesses. As the UK continues to navigate its post-Brexit reality, San Antonio's own international trade and commerce may feel the ripple effects. The city's business leaders and elected officials should be paying close attention to how the UK's situation develops, as it may inform their own decisions on trade and economic development. Furthermore, the divisive nature of the Brexit debate and its ongoing impact on British politics serves as a reminder of the importance of civic engagement and informed decision-making in San Antonio's own local elections and policy debates.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics.The U.K. is about to get its seventh prime minister since June 23, 2016, a decade ago Tuesday, when the country voted 52%-48% to leave the EU after more than four decades of membership. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, who ...
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