The leaders of the Conservative and Labor parties in the United Kingdom have deemed it impossible to reverse Brexit, as 58 percent of Britons express a desire to return to the European Union. This sentiment, revealed in a YouGov poll, contradicts the views of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party and Keir Staimer’s Labor Party.
Both major political forces believe that there is no turning back and instead propose improving the functioning of Brexit, despite the majority of the population attributing a negative impact on the economy to the separation from the EU. This perspective is shared by 52 percent of the British population.
In contrast, only 18 percent of the population considers Brexit to be a success, according to a measurement conducted by Changing Europe. Thirty percent believe that it has neither gone well nor badly, while 26 percent believe it is still too early to determine the outcome.
Anand Menon, the director of UK in a Changing Europe, acknowledges the widespread belief that Brexit has been mismanaged, which has fueled voter mistrust in politicians.
If a referendum were held, 62 percent of the French and Italian populations would choose to remain in the EU, reflecting the high proportion of Eurosceptics in these countries. In Spain, support for staying in the EU reaches 87 percent, compared to 79 percent in Denmark, 70 percent in Sweden, and 69 percent in Germany. The war in Ukraine has played a significant role in the resurgence of pro-European sentiment, although the survey also detects underlying fatigue and a gradual return to pre-conflict levels.
Furthermore, a recent Ipsos poll reveals that eight in ten Britons are dissatisfied with the Sunak government. This level of dissatisfaction surpasses the maximum recorded during Theresa May’s tenure from 2016 to 2019. The current level of unpopularity is comparable to the worst years of John Major’s leadership between 1992 and 1995.
Overall, the desire to return to the European Union remains strong among the British population, highlighting the ongoing impact of Brexit and the erosion of trust in politicians.
Why do both the Conservative and Labor parties in the UK propose focusing on improving Brexit instead of considering reversing it, despite the majority of Britons wishing to return to the EU?
Both the Conservative and Labor parties in the UK have accepted that reversing Brexit is now impossible, despite a recent YouGov poll indicating that 58 percent of Britons wish to return to the European Union. Both parties instead propose focusing on improving the functioning of Brexit, even though the majority of the population associates the separation from the EU with a negative impact on the economy. This perspective is shared by 52 percent of the British population.
In contrast, only 18 percent of the population considers Brexit to be a success, according to a measurement conducted by Changing Europe. Thirty percent believe it has neither gone well nor badly, while 26 percent believe it is still too early to determine the outcome.
Anand Menon, the director of UK in a Changing Europe, acknowledges the widespread belief that Brexit has been mismanaged, contributing to voter mistrust in politicians.
Across Europe, if a referendum were held, 62 percent of the French and Italian populations would choose to remain in the EU, reflecting the high proportion of Eurosceptics in these countries. In Spain, support for staying in the EU reaches 87 percent, compared to 79 percent in Denmark, 70 percent in Sweden, and 69 percent in Germany. While the war in Ukraine has played a significant role in the resurgence of pro-European sentiment, the survey also reveals underlying fatigue and a gradual return to pre-conflict levels.
Additionally, a recent Ipsos poll shows that eight out of ten Britons are dissatisfied with the Sunak government. This level of dissatisfaction surpasses the peak recorded during Theresa May’s tenure from 2016 to 2019. The current level of unpopularity is comparable to the worst years of John Major’s leadership between 1992 and 1995.
Overall, the desire to return to the European Union remains strong among the British population, highlighting the ongoing impact of Brexit and the erosion of trust in politicians.
“It’s intriguing to see that a majority of Britons still long for their EU membership. While politicians may deem it impossible to reverse, this sentiment cannot be ignored. Perhaps it’s time for both Conservatives and Labor leaders to engage in dialogue and address the concerns behind this desire.”
It’s fascinating to see such a significant portion of Britons yearning to rejoin the European Union. However, the perceived impossibility by Conservative and Labour leaders suggests that the path to reunification might be met with substantial hurdles.