'Majority of voters' want Brexit reversed, claims leading UK pollster

A decade after the UK narrowly voted to leave the European Union, leading pollster Sir John Curtice has declared that a 'modest majority' of Britons now desire a reversal of Brexit, a claim underscored by recent YouGov polls indicating 55-56% public support for rejoining the bloc. This seismic shift in public opinion comes amidst growing disillusionment with Brexit economic fallout and its failure to deliver promised benefits. The stark reality of Brexit economic toll, estimated at a 6-8% reduction in UK GDP by 2026, fuels this sentiment, placing immense pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer Labour government. While Starmer's administration has initiated an 'EU reset' aimed at deeper cooperation, it maintains firm 'red lines' against rejoining the Single Market, Customs Union, or restoring Freedom of Movement, a stance increasingly challenged by influential Labour figures like Wes Streeting. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party, facing a surging Reform UK that capitalizes on unfulfilled Brexit promises and immigration concerns, remains staunchly opposed to reversal. The path to any significant reintegration remains fraught, with the EU signaling it would welcome the UK back but only under Article 49 full membership terms, potentially requiring adherence to the Euro and forfeiture of previous opt-outs. This dynamic pits shifting public desire against entrenched political positions and complex negotiation realities, ensuring that the question of Britain's European future will dominate the upcoming political cycle and potential leadership contests.