The Brexit decade – Britain, Europe and the question of political identity

What is the enduring legacy of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union?

Dr Vera Spyrakou, Visiting Fellow at the European Institute, writes that one of the great ironies of Brexit is that it has underlined Britain and Europe’s interdependence.

We also interviewed Vera Spyrakou as part of our exclusive interview series, In the Brexit hot seat, which is featuring 10 voices from the LSE European Institute in the lead up to the anniversary of the 2016 referendum on 23 June 2026, to reflect on the impact and insights from Brexit, 10 years on.