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4d ago

Majority of Britons Would Choose to Remain in EU, Poll Finds

The survey highlights a growing appetite for a new referendum alongside continued support for ECHR membership as the government strengthens ties with Brussels.

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Overview

  • A More in Common/Sunday Times survey shows 52% of voters would back Remain compared with 29% for Leave if a referendum were held today.
  • Nearly half of respondents (49%) want a fresh vote on EU membership within five years, while 37% oppose another referendum.
  • Fifty-eight percent of Britons support staying in the European Convention on Human Rights despite calls from Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to review UK membership.
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ruled out a second Brexit referendum but has pursued closer economic and diplomatic relations with EU partners such as France.
  • Queen Mary University and YouGov research finds majorities in 20 policy areas favour UK-only decision making, including 67% on border entry rules and 60% on domestic tax incentives.