On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union. Ten years later, The Guardian reviews major promises made during the Brexit campaign and compares them with outcomes. Sources focus on widely cited claims from Vote Leave messaging, including the idea that leaving the EU would address immigration concerns, reduce bureaucracy, and strengthen the UK’s public services—especially the National Health Service. The review also references the “£350 million a week for the NHS” pledge, asking how much of that promise was delivered in practice and what happened to the money over time. Other campaign-style claims mentioned include the “bendy bananas” issue, which became a symbol of EU-linked trade rules in the referendum debate. Across the coverage, the analysis emphasizes that the Brexit campaign presented broad, sometimes sweeping assurances, but results have been mixed and outcomes varied by policy area. Overall, the decade-later look examines the gap between referendum-era slogans and subsequent reality, highlighting that some benefits were not delivered as promised while other effects reflected more complex implementation.