Boston voted harder for Brexit than anywhere else, 10 years on what have they got for it?
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the town of Boston, which voted heavily for the UK to leave the EU, faces significant economic and social challenges. Local farmers express uncertainty about the future of their businesses and the ability of the next generation to sustain their livelihoods.
Why it matters
It provides a localized, human-interest perspective on the long-term economic consequences of Brexit for rural communities.
Comments News Christopher Bucktin United States Editor 21:58, 19 Jun 2026 Residents of Boston reflect on the years since Brexit referendum Chris Wray stands on land his family has farmed for five generations and says something that would have been unthinkable when Britain voted for Brexit . "I can t afford to employ my own kids,” he says.
The narrative focuses on the negative economic outcomes and personal struggles of residents following the political decision.
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