Brexit, 10 years on: ‘There was surprise at just how lackadaisical the British seemed’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A decade after the Brexit referendum, former campaigners and diplomats reflect on the UK's lackadaisical approach and the successful Irish efforts to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland.

• Damian McGenity and John Sheridan led the Border Communities Against Brexit campaign to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland.
• Irish diplomats and politicians were praised for their negotiation strategies during Brexit talks with the EU.
• There was surprise at the lack of preparedness and seriousness in the UK's approach to Brexit negotiations.