How Brexit changed the UK and what's next?
August 02, 2026
A decade after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the country's politics remain as unsettled as ever. The UK has cycled through seven prime ministers, economic growth has lagged expectations, and Nigel Farage has once again become one of the country's most influential political figures.
On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer sits down with former UK cabinet minister Rory Stewart to examine what Brexit got right, where it fell short, and how it continues to reshape Britain's politics. Stewart explains why the promises of a more prosperous, independent Britain collided with a world defined by tariffs, geopolitical rivalry, and the return of great-power competition.
They also discuss Farage's remarkable political comeback—and the financial scandal now threatening his anti-establishment brand—why Britain's political center has struggled to regain voters' trust, and whether a new generation of leaders can break the cycle of instability.
Finally, Stewart explores how Brexit and Donald Trump's return to the White House are forcing Britain and other US allies to rethink their place in the world, raising a larger question: Is the West entering a new political era?
Every week on GZERO World with Ian Bremmer, Ian explains the key global stories of the moment, sits down for an in-depth conversation with the newsmakers and thought leaders shaping our world.
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