I stand by what I said 10 years ago. We were right to leave the European Union | Larry Elliott

The Brexit vote a decade ago highlighted the enduring influence of class divisions in British politics, according to Larry Elliott. He asserts that the UK's departure from the European Union was justified and underscores that the changes needed to address these divisions would never have been permitted by the EU. The shock in the Guardian's newsroom, where most columnists had supported remaining in the EU, reflected the deep disappointment of those who had anticipated a different outcome. This retrospective analysis provides insight into the socio-economic factors that drove the Brexit decision and the ongoing implications for the UK's political landscape.