A recent survey by Deltapoll for The Mirror reveals that a majority of UK citizens would support rejoining the EU if a second Brexit referendum were to take place. The survey found that 58% of potential voters would choose to return to the EU.
Support for reversing Brexit is particularly strong among younger demographics, with 86% of 18 to 24-year-olds in favor of rejoining the bloc. On the other hand, older voters are more split, with 51% of 55 to 64-year-olds and 42% of over-65s preferring to remain outside the EU.
Political affiliations also play a role in these preferences, as Conservative and Reform supporters tend to back staying out of the EU (66% and 82%, respectively), while Labour and Lib Dem backers lean towards rejoining the EU (71% and 78%).
Geographically, every region in the UK shows a preference for returning to the EU, with the highest support in Scotland (73%), followed by London (65%) and Wales (65%). The Midlands (53%) and the North (54%) exhibit lower but still majority support for rejoining the EU.
Despite these sentiments, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed intentions to strengthen ties with the EU without seeking to reverse Brexit entirely. The UK government’s decision to rejoin the Erasmus+ program for student exchanges with European universities highlights this approach.
While there are calls for closer alignment with the EU, some government officials have emphasized that rejoining the single market and customs union are non-negotiable “red lines.” The debate over the UK’s relationship with the EU continues amid evolving political landscapes and international dynamics.