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The UK leaves the European Union
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In a referendum held in 2016, people in the UK voted to leave the European Union. The UK formally left the EU in 2020. This is often referred to as 'Brexit'.
Memory tip: Referendum 2016 -> UK leaves the EU in 2020 (Brexit).
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In which year did the UK formally leave the European Union?
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