France, June 23 -- According to its website, the Bruges Group "spearheaded the intellectual battle to win a vote to leave the European Union and, above all, against the emergence of a centralised EU state" has long been a vocal proponent of Brexit.

Robert Oulds, director of the group, reflects on what he sees as the enduring benefits of leaving the bloc, addresses criticisms of the project, and offers his perspective on how Britain has changed over the past decade.

This interview is part of a series of articles and conversations published by RFI to mark the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum.

RFI: Looking back over 10 years since the referendum in 2016, what do you think Brexit has most clearly changed for Britain?

Robert Oulds:...