Half of UK wants to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds
Exclusive: Findings will bolster those in No 10 who want to negotiate on re-entry but some senior figures remain wary
TL;DR
- A megapoll by The Messina Group (TMG) found that 49% of voters favor rejoining the EU, while 28.5% are against it.
- Renegotiating the UK's relationship with the EU could potentially increase Labour's vote share by up to seven percentage points.
- While some within the Labour party see an opportunity in rejoining the EU, others, particularly those representing Leave-voting constituencies, are concerned about reopening Brexit divides and the risk of boosting rival parties.
- The poll also indicated that 52.4% of voters believe the UK was wrong to leave the EU, and 54.9% consider it a failure.
- Despite the desire for closer ties, arguments concerning immigration control and sovereignty remain influential.
- Other options for the UK's EU relationship were also polled, with keeping the existing relationship but cutting trade barriers receiving 48.2% support, and a customs union gaining 47.1% support.