POLL: Five years on what does Brexit mean to you?

This week will mark five years since Britain officially exited the European Union. On 31 January 2020, the UK made history by becoming the only member state to leave the economic bloc after a referendum was held in 2016.

The motion began after former Prime Minister, David Cameron, set a date for the referendum back in February 2016. What proceeded was a period of campaigning from pro and anti EU groups until the nation went to the polls in the referendum on June 23 that year.

The main talking points of the referendum centred around the economy, immigration, sovereignty, border and water controls as well as security and trade deals for the UK.

In total 33,577,342 votes were cast with 52% voting to leave the EU and 48% opting to remain. Negotiations regarding the UK's exit of the union have come with some new rules for members of the members of the public and businesses from the UK.

They include, new checks at borders, such as safety checks and customs declarations, some new restrictions on certain UK animal food products, free movement restrictions for UK citizens in the EU, UK nationals now need a visa for stays of longer than 90 days in the EU and other stipulations like the UK gaining greater control over its own waters.

To mark the anniversary of Brexit, we are conducting a survey asking our readers how they feel about the move. You can find the form here.