Half want to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds
Summary
A new survey shows nearly half of UK voters support rejoining the European Union. Labour leader Andy Burnham has said he wants to explore the option of rejoining, but some Labour ministers are cautious because Brexit remains a sensitive issue.Key Facts
- Almost 50% of UK voters support the idea of rejoining the EU.
- Labour’s vote could increase by up to seven points if the party campaigns for a referendum on re-entry.
- About one-third of voters want a referendum before any decision on EU membership.
- Some Labour cabinet ministers represent areas that voted for Brexit and are cautious about the party’s position.
- Deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell said going beyond current EU relationship plans is “not possible nor desirable.”
- Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds warned that uncertainty around EU talks affects businesses.
- The government wants to focus criticism on failed Brexit promises instead of blaming voters who left the EU.
- Some cabinet ministers believe discussions about the UK’s long-term relationship with the EU are necessary but sensitive.
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