From “annoying” to “embarrassing, frustrating and sad”, here’s how British nationals with a close connection to Italy feel about the UK’s decision to leave the EU, ten years on.
Elaine Allaby - elaine.allaby@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 22 Jul 2026 16:53 CET
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It has been 10 years since the UK voted to leave the EU. Photo: CARLOS JASSO / AFP
From “annoying” to “embarrassing, frustrating and sad”, here’s how British nationals with a close connection to Italy feel about the UK’s decision to leave the EU, ten years on.
The UK voted to leave the European Union 10 years ago this week. We want to hear how it's affected your life in Italy.
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