Some voters who chose to leave the European Union without a clear understanding of the implications are now regretting their decision, particularly regarding economic benefits and immigration control. Farmers have been adversely affected due to the loss of EU subsidies. The disappointment with the Conservative government, alongside economic challenges exacerbated by Brexit, has led to a sentiment that leaving the EU might have been a mistake. Distinguishing between issues directly caused by Brexit and those unrelated is challenging amidst a backdrop of additional factors such as COVID-19 disruptions and the Ukraine conflict.
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