A significant portion of the population in the UK would support rejoining the European Union if a second Brexit referendum were to take place. According to a recent survey by Deltapoll for The Mirror, nearly 58% of potential voters in a hypothetical second referendum would choose to return to the EU. This sentiment is particularly strong among younger individuals, with over 86% of 18 to 24-year-olds favoring reentry into the bloc.
While older voters are more divided on the issue, with a slight majority preferring to remain outside the EU, there is clear support for rejoining from different regions across the UK. The highest level of support for returning to the EU was found in Scotland at 73%, followed by London and Wales at 65%. Even in regions like the Midlands and the North, where support was lower at 53% and 54% respectively, a majority still leaned towards rejoining the EU.
Political affiliations also play a role in people’s stances on the matter. Conservative and Reform party voters are predominantly in favor of maintaining the current status quo, while supporters of Labour and the Liberal Democrats are more inclined towards rejoining the EU at 71% and 78% respectively.
Recent developments indicate a shift towards closer ties with the EU, with UK’s reentry into the Erasmus+ program for student exchange and ongoing efforts led by Keir Starmer to improve relations with European partners. However, while there is a push for deeper cooperation, including a potential alignment with the single market, the idea of fully reversing Brexit has been ruled out by Starmer and the government.
Despite differing opinions within political circles and regions, the overall sentiment suggests a growing interest in strengthening ties with the EU, as the UK navigates its post-Brexit landscape.