Regardless of how hard some in the UK try to pretend Brexit was a necessary step toward sovereignty, territorial integrity and the curbing of toxic freedom of movement and freeloading on its generous benefits system, as well as offering dividends for people, society and the economy, the figures are unfortunately showing the opposite on all fronts. During 2026, the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum will pass. Leaving the EU was drummed up as a lifeline for the British people, giving them independence, even though it was only approved by a slim and unconvincing majority.