A recent poll has shown that the majority of British citizens are in favor of rejoining the European Union if given the opportunity to vote in a referendum. This comes eight years after the initial Brexit vote, with many people now regretting the decision to leave the EU due to the false claims made by the Leave campaign and the economic consequences that have followed.
According to a report by Cambridge Econometrics, commissioned by City Hall, Brexit has cost the UK economy £140 billion, resulting in the average Brit being almost £2,000 worse off in 2023. In London, the average person was nearly £3,400 worse off last year as a direct result of Brexit. The report also highlights that there are nearly two million fewer jobs in the UK overall, with almost 300,000 fewer jobs in London alone due to Brexit.
Given these stark economic realities, it is not surprising that there is a growing demand among the British public to rejoin the EU. A recent YouGov poll shows that 59% of Brits are now in favor of returning to the EU, compared to 41% who want to remain outside the bloc. This sentiment is reflected in the words of Nick Tyrone, who declared that “Brexit has lost.”
The poll results indicate that if a referendum were held to decide on rejoining the EU, 59% of Britons would vote in favor of joining, while 41% would vote against it. This shows a consistent trend, with around 60% of the population supporting rejoining the EU and 40% wanting to stay out.
In light of these findings, it is clear that the idea of rejoining the EU is gaining strong support among the UK public. The economic impact of Brexit, coupled with the realization of false promises made during the Leave campaign, has led many to reconsider their stance on EU membership. As the debate continues, it will be interesting to see how this sentiment shapes the future of UK-EU relations.
