Ten years after voting to quit the European Union, Britain has lost a continent but not yet found a role. The referendum has left the country more divided, less influential, and poorer than it would have been otherwise.
The promise of 'taking back control' was a cruel joke, as Britain has been buffeted by global events. Brexiteers promised immigration would fall, but under Boris Johnson, it soared.
Instead of rejoining the EU, Britain must focus on its future. The world has changed, and government policy is plagued by the ailments that have taken hold during the lost decade.
Britain needs to tackle its problems head-on, including inefficient policymaking, a state that's weighed down by taxes and regulation, and a private sector that's struggling.
The country must not be tempted to make the same mistake again by imagining that rejoining the EU is the answer to all its problems.
Britain needs to focus on its strengths, including its defence capabilities, AI research, and tech talent, to boost productivity and become a leader in the world.
