Nearly half of UK voters back rejoining the EU, major poll finds
The survey suggests renegotiating Britain's relationship with the bloc could boost Labour's vote share, though some cabinet figures remain cautious about reopening Brexit divisions.
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A new large-scale poll has found that almost half of British voters would support the UK rejoining the European Union, a result that could influence internal Labour party debate over its future European policy.
The survey, conducted by the Messina Group, suggests that campaigning on closer ties with the EU, including the possibility of a fresh referendum on rejoining the bloc, could increase Labour's vote share by as much as seven percentage points if the prime minister chose to back such a move.
According to the findings, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has expressed a personal preference for pursuing EU re-entry after the next general election, a position that appears to have notable public support based on the poll's results.
However, the findings have exposed divisions within government. Some cabinet ministers are reported to be wary of reopening the divisive debate over Brexit, cautioning that revisiting the issue could risk reigniting political tensions that dominated British politics for years following the 2016 referendum.
The poll adds to ongoing discussions within the Labour party about how closely to align with the EU, as the government continues to weigh the political risks and potential benefits of shifting its stance on Britain's relationship with the bloc ahead of the next election.
Sources
- Half of UK wants to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds — The Guardian — World
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