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Most people think leaving the EU was a mistake - but don't expect politicians to reopen the Brexit question


Published on 2025-02-01 21:00:44 - Sky
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  • Five years on, even many of those who still champion Brexit, including Nigel Farage, concede that it has "failed" - so why are the main parties afraid to tell voters they got it wrong?

A recent poll indicates that a majority of Britons now believe that leaving the European Union was a mistake, with 57% expressing regret over the Brexit decision. Despite this shift in public opinion, there is little expectation that politicians will revisit the issue. The survey, conducted by YouGov, shows that while many are dissatisfied with the outcomes of Brexit, the political will to reopen negotiations or reverse the decision remains low. This sentiment is attributed to the complexities and potential economic and political costs of attempting to rejoin the EU, as well as the current focus of political leaders on other pressing issues like the economy, health services, and international relations. The article also notes that even among those who voted to leave, there is a growing acknowledgment that the benefits promised by Brexit advocates have not materialized as expected.

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