UK: 10 years on, lingering regret and high costs shadow Brexit vote.

Shotlist FILE: London, UK - Aug 5, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. UK national flag flying atop building London, UK - May 1, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 2. Various of Palace of Westminster, pedestrians UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 3. SOUNDBITE (English) resident (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 4): "It's a hassle traveling around Europe now because of Brexit, because we need a visa and stuff like that. And you can't get jobs in other countries without a visa. I think the economy is worse off, so the money you spend does not go as far as it would have ten years ago." Edinburgh, UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 4. Traffic, gas station ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 5. Various of riders, traffic UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 6. SOUNDBITE (English) resident (name not given) (ending with shot 7): "Ten years ago, I was hoping we wouldn't exit Europe. My family are living in the Republic of Ireland, so I was worried about travel around Europe. Because I just thought we would not leave, so I didn't go and vote. And afterwards, well, I wish I had voted." FILE: London, UK - July 4-5, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 7. Various of cityscape, traffic UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 8. SOUNDBITE (English) resident (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 9): "I think Brexit was sold as a dream to many, that we bought into, that wasn't the actual truth. I was never a fan of Brexit, if I'm honest, and I think now we've really felt the backlash of that in many respects." ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ London, UK - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland) 9. Various of pedestrians ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ FILE: London, UK - July 4-5, 2024 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 10. Cityscape, traffic 11. UK national flag UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 12. SOUNDBITE (English) resident (name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 13): "I'm not sure about the propaganda they were selling at that time, when they voted (the UK) out with Brexit. I think it's due to immigration. I feel like our imports were cheaper and groceries were cheaper because of the relationship and us being in the EU. Obviously, everything spiked up once we left EU." ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ London, UK - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 13. Various of London Tower Bridge, ships on River Thames, buildings ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ FILE: Brussels, Belgium - Dec 15, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 14. Various of Berlaymont building (headquarters of European Commission), EU flags Brussels, Belgium - June 18, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 15. SOUNDBITE (French) Alex (full name not given), resident: "I think Brexit was a good decision overall, that is for sure. Of course, some consequences emerged later on." 16. SOUNDBITE (French) Shire (full name not given), resident: "From a global perspective, Britain leaving the EU was not a good thing because it somewhat weakened the power of the EU. Overall, I always believe we are stronger together." FILE: Brussels, Belgium - Dec 15, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 17. Various of Berlaymont building, EU flags Storyline Ten years after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, many residents in Britain have expressed regret over the decision that has altered their daily lives. The June 2016 referendum, in which 51.89 percent of voters chose to exit the EU, ushered in a long and often divisive process that has reshaped Britain's economy, politics and relations with Europe. A decade later, the practical fallout continues to weigh heavily on British public sentiment, with many residents expressing frustration over the sudden friction introduced into travel and employment. "It's a hassle traveling around Europe now because of Brexit, because we need a visa and stuff like that. And you can't get jobs in other countries without a visa. I think the economy is worse off, so the money you spend does not go as far as it would have ten years ago," said a young resident in Britain. The anniversary has also brought a sense of remorse for those who sat out the historic vote under the assumption that Brexit would fail. "Ten years ago, I was hoping we wouldn't exit Europe. My family are living in the Republic of Ireland, so I was worried about travel around Europe. Because I just thought we would not leave, so I didn't go and vote. And afterwards, well, I wish I had voted," said a British woman. Other residents expressed deep disillusionment with the promises made during the Brexit campaign in 2016. "I think Brexit was sold as a dream to many, that we bought into, that wasn't the actual truth. I was never a fan of Brexit, if I'm honest, and I think now we'