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22 June 2026

Post-Brexit political landscape in the U.K.

While the internal political instability of the UK is not directly examinable, the post-Brexit economic and immigration shifts provide useful context for understanding global trends and their indirect impact on the Indian diaspora and bilateral relations.

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Notes

  • The 2016 referendum resulted in a 52% to 48% vote in favor of leaving the European Union.
  • Brexit has led to significant political instability, characterized by high turnover in leadership, including six Prime Ministers in a decade.
  • Economic challenges post-Brexit include reduced trade, lower investment, and diminished productivity due to the loss of unfettered access to the EU market.
  • The EU remains a critical trading partner, accounting for 41% of U.K. exports and 50% of imports.
  • Post-Brexit immigration trends show a decline in EU nationals and a sharp rise in non-EU immigration, peaking at over one million in 2022-23.
  • The National Health Service (NHS) has increasingly relied on international recruitment from countries like India, Nigeria, and Pakistan to address domestic labor shortages.
  • Structural economic issues, including stagnant living standards and the impact of post-2008 austerity measures, preceded and influenced the Brexit vote.
  • The political landscape is marked by deep societal divisions and a shift toward populist rhetoric regarding immigration and national identity.

Questions

  1. Analyze the structural economic factors that contribute to the rise of populist sentiments in developed economies, with reference to the post-2008 global financial crisis. 150 words
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  2. Examine the challenges faced by nations in balancing the demands of globalized trade agreements with the domestic socio-political pressures of immigration and national identity. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What percentage of the United Kingdom's imports were accounted for by the European Union even after the Brexit transition?

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