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In the run-up to the 10-year anniversary of the EU referendum we asked our readers what questions they had about Brexit and how it changed the UK.

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We’ve answered some of those questions—including on the economy, immigration and that £350 million pledge.

Brexit questions answered

Social media posts have claimed the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, will be entitled to an annual £115,000 “pension” for life after resigning.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer standing at a lectern outside Number 10 Downing Street.

This is misleading. The £115,000 figure is not a “pension”—it’s the maximum amount ex-PMs can be reimbursed each year to cover certain costs associated with their role.

PM 'pensions'

Several posts circulating online claimed an Iranian football player, Mohammad Mohebbi, was deported after Iran’s first World Cup game against New Zealand.

Mohammad Mohebi of Iran looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between IR Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

This is false. The US Department of Homeland Security has said “no player from the Iranian soccer team has been deported”.

Football falsehoods