According to a recent Ipsos poll, public opinion in the United Kingdom on the issue of Brexit has changed significantly. More than half of Britons would now support the country’s return to the European Union.
According to the Ipsos survey, which was conducted among 1,137 adult Britons, 52% of respondents believe that the United Kingdom should rejoin the EU. This is the complete opposite of the results of the 2016 referendum, when the majority voted to leave the Union.
The poll reflects growing fatigue over the consequences of Brexit. Many Britons cite economic difficulties, trade problems, labour shortages, and a weakening of the country’s international standing. Support for rejoining is particularly high among Labour Party supporters and younger people.
Previous studies have also recorded a similar trend. In April 2026, Ipsos found that 54% of Britons consider the decision to leave the EU a mistake.
The UK government, led by Labour, has so far commented cautiously on such sentiments. The Prime Minister emphasises the need to strengthen relations with the EU without full rejoining. However, pressure from the business community and parts of society is growing.
Brexit supporters, in turn, describe such polls as “temporary disappointment” and point to the restoration of sovereignty, control over borders, and an independent trade policy.
Ten years after the historic referendum on 23 June 2016, the topic of Brexit remains one of the most polarising issues in British society. Economic performance, migration, and relations with Europe continue to influence public opinion.
The full Ipsos report is expected to be released shortly. Observers note that while a new referendum in the near future is highly unlikely, the current public mood could influence London’s foreign policy and negotiations with Brussels.