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Britain’s never-ending divorce from Europe

Six years on and amid growing signs of the economic pain, Brexit remains a contentious issue in British politics and in the country’s relations with the EU.

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Six years on, Brexit remains a contentious issue in British politics and in the country’s relations with the EU.

Six years on, Brexit remains a contentious issue in British politics and in the country’s relations with the EU.

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