ECFR: Majority of UK Voters Now Support Closer EU Relationship After Brexit Fallout
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June 22, 2026
A major ECFR polling study suggests British public opinion has shifted significantly in favor of closer ties with the European Union, with Brexit increasingly viewed as damaging across key areas such as the economy, living standards, and immigration control.
The findings indicate that around three-quarters of respondents support some form of closer relationship with the EU, while only a small minority favor maintaining or increasing distance. This shift appears to cut across the traditional Leave and Remain divide, with even some former Brexit supporters now expressing support for greater cooperation.
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