UK support for a second Brexit referendum nears 50%

The ten‑year anniversary of the 2016 Brexit vote on 23 June 2024 has revived debate over the United Kingdom’s departure from the EU. A May 2024 poll of 2,245 British adults found that roughly half of respondents now favour holding a second Brexit referendum. Dissatisfaction with how Brexit was executed has risen sharply, with those rating the process as poor increasing from 27 % in 2021 to 48 % in 2024. Among former "Leave" voters, 25 % say they would back a new vote, and 20 % of Reform UK supporters share that view. The survey also showed 53 % would accept the return of free movement, while 52 % still prioritize immigration control over deeper EU integration. Politically, a new referendum could raise Labour Party support from about 31 % to 45 % among voters. The findings coincide with media commentary in France that links the anniversary to broader European concerns about the lasting impact of Brexit.