Public opinion on Brexit seems to be changing, with nearly half of UK voters now backing a new referendum on EU membership within the next five years, according to fresh polling by More in Common for The Sunday Times.
The poll, which surveyed over 2,000 people, found that only 29% would vote to leave the EU if the referendum were held today – a significant drop from the 52% who supported Leave in 2016. Meanwhile, 52% say they would vote to remain, with 8% undecided and 11% choosing not to vote.
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Almost half (49%) are in favour of a new referendum on rejoining the EU in the next five years, while 37% are against it.
This comes as tensions rise over issues related to Europe, including an increasing debate around the UK’s membership in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). A majority of respondents (58%) believe the UK should stay part of the ECHR, compared to 28% who think the country should withdraw.
Nigel Farage, who is back in the political limelight, has made leaving the ECHR a priority if elected, while cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch has said the Conservatives will review the UK’s membership. The ECHR, co-authored by Winston Churchill post-WWII, has drawn criticism from some quarters for blocking deportations on human rights grounds.
Labour leader and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed the idea of another referendum but continues to advocate for a closer trading relationship with the EU. Starmer has also taken steps to mend relations with European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a departure from previous Conservative governments.
Luke Tryl, director of More in Common, observed: “With fewer than three in ten saying they would vote to leave the EU in a referendum today… the days of Europe as a political bogeyman may be on the wane.”
Would you vote differently in a new Brexit referendum? Do you think it’s time for the UK to rethink its relationship with Europe or should the country move on? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
