Majority of UK Citizens Support EU Rejoin

A recent YouGov poll indicates that 59% of British citizens would vote to rejoin the European Union (EU) if a new referendum were held, reflecting a significant shift in public sentiment since Brexit. The survey, conducted eight years after the initial referendum, also reveals that 62% of respondents consider Brexit a failure. Despite this majority support for rejoining, many believe the Labour government lacks the mandate to initiate such a referendum, with 51% opposing the idea. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated that under his leadership, the UK will not seek to rejoin the EU, the single market, or customs union, asserting that this will not happen during his lifetime. Additionally, while there is a strong desire for closer ties with the EU, only 45% believe Starmer has the mandate to pursue this, as opposed to 21% who do not. The Labour government aims to improve trade and investment relations with the EU without formal membership.