Legal campaigner Gina Miller said the United Kingdom requires a clear strategy for its future relationship with the European Union.
This call comes as Britain marks 10 years [1] since the 2016 referendum. The timing is critical because the decision to leave the bloc continues to influence the national economy and social cohesion.
In an interview with Euronews, Miller said the process of leaving the EU created deep societal fractures. "Brexit, the whole referendum, the dishonesty and the division that was sown has damaged our country," Miller said [2].
Miller said the next prime minister needs a plan for the UK's relationship with the EU [3]. She suggested that a coherent strategy is necessary to mitigate the ongoing economic drag caused by the separation.
Reports indicate that the 2016 vote has acted as a persistent drag on the British economy [4]. Miller, a businesswoman who has led significant legal challenges against the Brexit process, said the country cannot afford to remain in a state of strategic ambiguity.
While some commentators suggest that rejoining the EU is not the answer Britain is seeking [5], Miller said a defined roadmap for engagement is essential for stability. Her focus remains on the necessity of a structured approach to diplomatic, and trade ties to repair the damage caused by the initial vote [2].
“"Brexit, the whole referendum, the dishonesty and the division that was sown has damaged our country."”
The 10-year anniversary of the Brexit vote highlights a continuing tension between the UK's political desire for sovereignty and the economic realities of leaving the single market. Miller's insistence on a formal strategy suggests that the 'get Brexit done' era of political slogans is insufficient for long-term economic recovery, signaling a potential shift toward more pragmatic, structured diplomacy with Brussels.
