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Bregrets? There Are a Few

Seven years ago to the day, the UK voted to leave the European Union - a result which shocked even some of those campaigning for it, and one which changed the political landscape in Europe forever.

Forever? According to a poll being reported on today, support for rejoining the EU has never been higher since the UK's political divorce from the mainland (58%). As our infographic using data from another new survey shows, support for reversing the move isn't exclusive to those that chose 'Remain' or didn't vote back in 2016. While still a minority, 12 percent of 'Leave' voters are now displaying signs of 'Bregret', saying they would support or strongly support a return to the European fold.

Whether the political will, for what would arguably be an equally momentous decision, exists to any significant degree within the major parties remains a significant doubt. If there were to be a changing of guard at the next general election though, and public opinion continues in its current direction, 'never say forever' could be a motto to emerge out the Brexit ashes.

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This chart shows 'Leave' voters responses to the question: "Would you personally support or oppose the UK rejoining the EU?"

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Share of people who support different trading relationships with the European Union in the United Kingdom in 2026
Overall, which of the following do you think the UK should try to do when it comes to our future trading relationship with the European Union (EU)?
"In hindsight, do you think Britain was right or wrong to vote to leave the European Union?" (January 2020 to June 2026)
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Would you still support a Brexit if Britain leaving the EU will mean a significant increase in unemployment here in Britain?
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Would you still support a Brexit if Britain leaving the EU will mean Scotland leaving the UK?
Share of votes won in the Brexit referendum in 2016

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