The survey, commissioned by Best for Britain and released on April 17, found that 53% of voters would back returning to the EU. The result adds to evidence from recent years suggesting attitudes towards Brexit have changed since the original vote, The Euro Weekly News reported.

In June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union by 51.9% to 48.1%. The decision triggered years of political debate, leadership changes, parliamentary deadlock and negotiations with Brussels. Britain formally left the EU on January 31 2020. Although rejoining is not current government policy, the latest findings indicate that the issue remains politically relevant as the tenth anniversary of the referendum approaches.

The poll found the highest support for rejoining among voters who back parties that have traditionally favored closer ties with Europe. Among Labor supporters, 83% said they would support re-entry to the bloc. Support stood at 84% among Liberal Democrat voters and 82% among Green voters.

Among Conservative voters, the figure was lower at 39%, while 18% of Reform UK supporters said they would back rejoining. The differences reflect how views on Europe continue to align with wider political loyalties. While the referendum took place nearly a decade ago, Brexit remains closely linked to party identity and broader views about sovereignty, trade and immigration.

Despite the poll result, there is no major Westminster party currently campaigning to take the UK back into the European Union. Labor has ruled out rejoining the EU, the single market and the customs union during the current parliament. Instead, it has argued for a more practical relationship with European partners, including cooperation on trade, defense, security and scientific research.

The Conservative Party continues to defend Brexit as the outcome of a democratic vote and argues that leaving the EU gave the UK greater control over domestic decision-making. Reform UK has also opposed closer political integration with Brussels and has called for further distance from EU institutions.

That means there is currently no clear parliamentary path towards renewed membership, even if public support continues to rise.

The impact of Brexit remains contested. Supporters argue that leaving restored control over laws, borders and trade policy, allowing Britain to negotiate its own international agreements. Critics point to added trade barriers, customs paperwork for exporters and reduced freedom of movement compared with the pre-Brexit system. Some sectors, including agriculture, hospitality and health care, have also raised concerns about labor shortages and recruitment pressures since migration rules changed.

The effects have not been uniform. Some businesses adapted quickly, while others continue to report higher costs or more complex administration. Different regions and industries have therefore experienced Brexit in different ways. That mixed picture helps explain why public opinion has continued to shift rather than settle into a fixed position.

Opinion polls provide a measure of public sentiment at a particular moment, but they do not in themselves determine government policy. Results can also vary depending on the wording of questions, sample size and current political events. Even so, support above the 50% mark is significant. It suggests that rejoining the EU is no longer a minority position within this survey.

There is still no sign of an immediate move towards membership. Any future attempt to rejoin would require sustained political backing, negotiations with the EU and a clear mandate from voters. For now, the poll is best seen as a snapshot of how views have changed since 2016. Nearly a decade after the referendum, Britain’s relationship with Europe remains one of the defining issues in national politics.