Brexit has been a highly divisive issue for the British, with families, friends and different generations finding themselves on opposing sides of the debate. The 2016 referendum started it all. Nearly three quarters of all voters between the ages of 16 and 24 wanted to remain in the EU, while older generations voted overwhelmingly to leave. CGTN correspondent Juliet Mann spoke to identical twin brothers, who found themselves at odds over the issue.

Sam Hollings' real world was shaken after the UK's 2016 referendum on European membership when he discovered he and his identical twin brother did not see eye to eye.

SAM HOLLINGS ANTI-BREXIT CAMPAIGNER "It was pretty devastating because this guy who was the same as me voted the complete opposite way. I couldn't understand how he could come to that conclusion and that was the most hurting thing. And for him to do something that I felt was going to damage my future was very disappointing."

There was already some distance between them since twin Adam teaches English in China where he felt cut off from the Brexit debate.

ADAM HOLLINGS BREXIT VOTER "For me it felt like a vote of inconsequence. I didn't realise how big a thing it would be and how much it mattered to Sam. Models have given us common ground. I feel in sync again."

JULIET MANN SWINDON "It is great that the brothers have reconciled, but up and down the country, divisions over Brexit – and all its implications – run deep."

A study of young people's attitudes to Brexit found a significant majority were bemused, angry, and resentful at the choice to leave the EU, which they believe was made for the most part by older generations. The research from the London School of Economics found that the Brexit process will fundamentally change the nature of economic, social and political relationships for the youngest and future generations of UK citizens.

Back at Sam's apartment, the conversation has turned to their mutual hobby. Having made up their differences when Adam switched sides - even joining anti-Brexit rallies with his campaigning brother - disagreements now centre on smaller concerns.

WARHAMMER FIGURINES "Contention over Brexit has seemed at times like a battleground. But these warriors at least, have played a part in keeping the family peace. Juliet Mann, CGTN, Swindon."