A former Leave supporter reflects on the economic impact of Brexit and changes his stance.

During a recent episode of BBC Question Time, a man from Sunderland, who originally voted for the UK to leave the European Union in 2016, expressed his regret and stated he would now choose to remain. He articulated his feelings to the panel, which included Conservative minister Graham Stuart, saying he felt misled by the promises made during the Brexit campaign.

The voter pointed to the current economic downturn, asserting that it is clearly linked to the decision to leave the EU. He remarked, “Brexit wasn’t so-called ‘oven ready,’” indicating that the anticipated benefits of leaving the EU had not materialised as promised.

This reflection comes in the wake of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s recent agreement with the EU concerning the Northern Ireland Protocol, known as the Windsor Framework, which aims to address some of the ongoing issues related to Brexit.