Patrick Hurley: Brexit has caused major economic damage to the United Kingdom and has failed the country. Our verdict: False.

What we found

The evidence

• Background

  Patrick Hurley stated that Brexit has caused major economic damage and has failed the country. [1]

• Background

  An analysis by GLA Economics suggests that Brexit has resulted in UK output being 5%-10% lower than it otherwise would have been. [2]

• Background

  The report argues that Brexit has caused economic damage, including job losses and trade barriers, and has failed to meet the objectives set by its proponents. [3]

• Contradicts the claim

  The UK government asserts that the UK economy has performed well since the referendum and that Brexit has provided a foundation for future prosperity. [4]

What we could not confirm

• We could not independently verify the factual accuracy of Patrick Hurley's statement beyond the report itself.
• The official government document may reflect political bias and could underplay negative impacts.
• The independent analyses we found are secondary sources and provide conflicting evidence.
• Our search was limited to statements up to 2026, and actual long-term economic outcomes may differ.

How we checked

We looked at the original report of Patrick Hurley's statement, independent economic analyses from the Greater London Authority and the Federal Trust, and the official UK government economic outlook. We reviewed 4 relevant sources.