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Brexit Blues: Over Half of Britons Now Yearn to Rejoin the EU – Would a Second Referendum Seal the Deal

Brexit Blues: Over Half of Britons Now Yearn to Rejoin the EU – Would a Second Referendum Seal the Deal

September 15, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

Majority of Britons Want to Rejoin ‌the European Union, Poll Reveals

A recent ⁣poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies, a‍ British market research company, has shown that a ⁣significant majority of ⁤British ⁤people want⁢ to rejoin the European Union. The poll, which gathered data from a representative sample of the⁤ British population, found that 56% of respondents ​would vote to rejoin the EU if given the opportunity.

Among voters who participated in the 2016 referendum and voted to leave the EU, 23%​ expressed⁢ regret over their decision⁢ and stated ⁣that they ⁣would now vote to join the EU. This‌ shift in opinion is particularly notable⁣ among younger voters,‍ with 61% of 18- to 24-year-olds who did not vote in the last referendum stating that ⁤they would vote in favor of rejoining the EU.

The poll also found that more than half (52%) of voters believe that another Brexit referendum should be held within the next five years, while 34% are opposed to ‌the idea. Furthermore, 34%⁢ of respondents expect a second referendum to take place within the next decade, while 31% disagree.

The poll also explored the perceived impact of Brexit⁢ on various aspects of British life. A significant majority (58%) of respondents believe that Brexit has resulted in a higher cost of living, while 18% believe that it has led to lower costs. Additionally, 31% of respondents believe that Brexit has led to lower salaries, while 18% believe that it has resulted in higher salaries.

Regarding the‍ impact of Brexit on the UK’s global influence, 40% of respondents believe that it has ‌made it harder for the UK to sell ‌goods overseas, while 17% believe that it ⁤has made it easier. Moreover, 40% of respondents believe that Brexit has led to a decline in⁣ Britain’s influence on the world stage, while 21% believe that it has increased.

The poll also found that 45% of respondents believe that‌ the National Health Service (NHS) has become worse as a result of Brexit, while 13%⁢ believe that it has improved. ‌When ⁤asked about the overall impact of Brexit on the UK, ⁤34%​ of‌ respondents stated that it has had a negative impact, while 31% believe that‍ it has had a positive impact.

These findings‌ suggest that a‍ significant majority of British‍ people are reevaluating⁤ their decision to leave the EU and are now in⁣ favor of rejoining. The poll’s results have significant implications for the UK’s future relationship with the EU⁢ and highlight the need for policymakers to carefully consider the views of the British people.

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