Increase in support for reversing Brexit after Burnham opens door for return

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Increase in support for reversing Brexit after Burnham opens door for return Kate Devlin Saturday 31 October 2026 09:06 GMT Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Andy Burnham has suggested it is ‘possible’ Labour’s next election manifesto could include an in-out referendum or even a pledge to rejoin the European Union (Yui Mok/PA) ( PA Archive ) A new Ipsos Mori poll reveals that 56 per cent of respondents support Britain rejoining the European Union, while opposition has fallen to 30 per cent.

Among those likely to vote in a future referendum, support for rejoining rises to 63 per cent compared to 34 per cent wanting to remain outside the bloc. Support is highest among younger demographics and Labour supporters, with 73 per cent of under-35s and 77 per cent of Labour voters backing a return to the EU. A majority of the public believes that EU membership would have a positive impact on both the British economy and national security.

Campaigners and political figures say the findings demonstrate strong public backing for Prime Minister Andy Burnham's efforts to build closer ties with Europe. In full Support for rejoining EU grows after Burnham opened door to UK’s return