Brexit: Silence from politicians, disappointment for 'leave' voters ahead of UK election

Brexit: Silence from politicians, disappointment for 'leave' voters ahead of UK election

The UK's exit from the European Union dominated the country's 2019 general election, with promises of lower immigration and a stronger economy sweeping the Conservatives to a landslide win.

But five years later Brexit is barely being mentioned on the campaign trail ahead of July 4 elections – with "leave" supporters voicing disappointment over broken pledges with immigration at record highs and businesses pointing to the financial fall-out.

"I just think that no party has got the answer," says Skegness town councillor Danny Brookes.

The constituency of Boston and Skegness in Lincolnshire had the largest share of pro-leave votes in the 2016 referendum, with around 75 percent choosing to exit the bloc.

"A lot of people are disappointed with the Brexit we've got," says Brookes.

"If the vote happened again, and we were going to get this Brexit, I don't think people would vote for it."