The UK joined the European Union in 1973 as the sick man of Europe.

In the 2016 referendum, 17.4 million voters, or 52% backed Brexit, while 16 point 1,000,048% backed staying in the bloc.

The referendum showed a United kingdom divided on what happens next is still largely unknown.

After the UK leaves the single market or the customs union, there is almost certain to be some disruption of borders.

More red tape means more cost for those importing and exporting goods across the EU UK border.

Walking away from almost half a century of membership means changes to everything from pet passports and driving license rules to data restrictions.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament Wednesday he hopes for a new relationship with the U post divorce and having taken back control of our money, our borders, our laws and our waters by leaving the European Union on January 31st.

We now seize this moment to forge a fantastic new relationship with our European neighbors based on free trade on friendly cooperation.

But not everyone is convinced.

There was strong words from French European Affairs Minister Clement Bone on Thursday telling French television that Britain is quote punishing itself with Brexit.