UK debate over re‑joining the EU

Timeline

1. 23 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   United Kingdom sees decade of prime‑minister turnover after Brexit

   Britain has had seven prime ministers since the 2016 Brexit vote, with each tenure marked by political turmoil, economic strain and questions over institutional stability.

2. 29 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Neil Kinnock calls re‑entry to EU the only patriotic move for Britain

   Neil Kinnock says rejoining the EU is the only patriotic step for Britain, criticising Brexit’s economic loss and urging Labour to drop its red‑line bans on closer ties.

3. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   EU Public Support Reaches Record High in Eurobarometer Survey

   Eurobarometer finds 74% of EU citizens view membership positively, a four‑decade high, with strong support for stability and a more active EU role; German optimism has fallen.

4. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   United Kingdom ten years after Brexit: public sentiment and economic fallout

   A decade after the Brexit vote, most Britons view it as a mistake, the economy has underperformed, and political turnover continues, with Nigel Farage gaining influence.

5. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   UK economy projected to lose up to 8% of GDP from Brexit, new studies find

   Studies project Brexit will cut UK GDP by 6‑8% by 2025, with investment down 12‑13% and slower export‑import growth.

6. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   United Kingdom sees mixed public sentiment ten years after Brexit

   A decade after the Brexit vote, UK polls show near‑half favor a new referendum, citing economic slowdown, higher costs, and mixed views on sovereignty and EU ties.

7. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   UK poll shows majority favor EU re‑entry while Starmer’s expense allowance clarified

   UK polls show 61% of likely voters now favor EU re‑entry, though support falls to 35% under stricter terms; Starmer’s £115k claim is an expense allowance, not a pension.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   EU citizens largely back Britain’s return to the European Union

   EU polls show two‑thirds of citizens favor UK re‑entry, with varied support across countries, while UK voters now view Brexit as harmful.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Michel Barnier says UK could rejoin EU single market if it respects four freedoms

   Former EU negotiator Michel Barnier said the UK can only rejoin the EU single market by respecting the four freedoms, and a fast‑track is possible if regulatory alignment is maintained.

10. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Britain's Brexit decade fuels renewed debate on EU re‑entry

    Polls show a majority of Britons see Brexit as a mistake and back EU re‑entry, especially younger voters, while academics argue the economic impact is overstated and migration has surged.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    United Kingdom and EU reflect on 10‑year Brexit milestone

    A decade after the 2016 vote, UK and EU examine Brexit’s impact; most Britons now see it as a mistake and favour closer ties, with talks of re‑engagement.

12. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    United Kingdom's economy shrinks 3‑8% a decade after Brexit

    UK studies find the economy 3‑8% smaller a decade after Brexit, with reduced trade, investment and rising public regret.

13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    UK Could Rejoin EU, Says Former Brexit Negotiator Barnier

    Former EU Brexit chief Michel Barnier says the EU remains open to UK re‑entry, noting economic losses from Brexit and outlining conditions for a future membership bid.

14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    EU and UK mark a decade since Brexit as ties soften

    A decade after Brexit, EU nationals make up only 5 % of UK visa applicants and student enrolments have dropped 58 %; ties have softened as the EU moves on and the UK remains divided on the exit.

15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    UK can re‑enter EU, says former negotiator Barnier – conditions outlined

    Michel Barnier says the UK may re‑join the EU if it respects the four freedoms and aligns regulations, allowing a potentially fast process despite political red lines.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    United Kingdom sees rapid prime‑minister turnover as economy stalls

    The UK faces its sixth prime minister in seven years as weak growth, low wage rises and high taxes drive voter discontent and a Labour win in 2024.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    EU support rises while UK grapples with Brexit‑induced challenges

    A Pew survey shows rising EU favorability across member states ten years after Brexit, while the UK endures economic slowdown, trade hurdles and growing public desire to re‑join.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    United Kingdom ten years after Brexit faces economic slowdown and growing EU favorability across Europe

    Ten years after Brexit, the UK economy is smaller with reduced EU trade, while a Pew survey shows EU support climbing to 62% across Europe, including 67% in the UK.

19. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 96 sources

    Britain faces seventh prime minister a decade after Brexit

    A decade after Brexit, the UK faces its seventh prime minister, a 6‑8 % GDP loss, a million lost jobs, persistent Leave‑Remain divides, and growing public support for re‑joining the EU.

20. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 42 sources

    Britons and Europeans Favor UK Re‑joining the EU, Survey Finds

    An ECFR poll shows two‑thirds of EU citizens support the UK re‑joining the EU, while most Britons now view Brexit negatively and favour closer ties, with about 75 % backing re‑entry.

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    United Kingdom faces growing criticism of Brexit ten years on

    Ten years after the 2016 referendum, most Britons now deem Brexit a mistake, citing economic losses and job cuts, while the EU sees the exit as a deterrent to other departures.

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    UK rejoin sentiment climbs as Europeans back Britain's return to EU

    A poll shows 66% of Europeans support the UK rejoining the EU; most Britons now view Brexit as a failure, with 75% seeking closer EU ties and 63% backing free movement.

23. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 15 sources

    UK grapples with Brexit regret and slowed economy ten years on

    A majority of Britons now regret Brexit, prompting calls to re‑join the EU; economists warn of slower growth, trade hurdles and higher debt a decade later.

24. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Former UK Brexit Official Calls for National Debate on Re‑joining the EU

    Former UK Brexit chief Philip Rycroft urges a national debate on re‑joining the EU, citing economic losses and geopolitical changes, as Labour faces internal pressure ahead of a July UK‑EU summit.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    UK support for a second Brexit referendum nears 50%

    A May 2024 poll shows nearly 50% of Britons now back a second Brexit referendum, reflecting rising dissatisfaction and a potential surge in Labour support.

26. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    British public backs closer ties with EU but rejects re‑joining

    A UK survey finds half of Britons favour closer EU ties and defence cooperation, 53 % back free movement for market access, but 52 % prefer full border control; support for a second Brexit referendum is at 48 %

27. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Britain's Labour Party Considers Revisiting Brexit Red Lines

    UK Labour says it lacks a mandate to review Brexit red lines but may revisit them as the EU reset progresses; the party also eyes an electricity market deal to cut energy costs.

28. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    United Kingdom Minister Calls EU Re‑entry Inevitable

    UK Treasury minister Lord Livermore says re‑joining the EU is inevitable, sparking backlash as Labour’s manifesto opposes it; other Labour leaders echo pro‑EU sentiments ahead of a summer UK‑EU summit.

29. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    United Kingdom sees growing support for EU re‑entry as Brexit judged a mistake

    A YouGov poll finds 58% of Britons view Brexit as a mistake and 53% back re‑joining the EU, highlighting economic shortfalls, rising immigration and shifting political support.

30. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    UK Trade Minister Chris Bryant Says He Hopes Britain Will Rejoin the EU

    UK trade minister Chris Bryant says he hopes Britain will rejoin the EU, citing Brexit’s economic damage and trade reliance on Europe.

31. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    UK Re‑entry to EU Would Require Formal Review, Says EU MEP

    EU MEP says any UK EU comeback must follow formal review under Article 49, noting Brexit was a mistake and highlighting political debate.

32. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    British Labour leaders push EU re‑entry as poll shows 55% public support

    Labour voices push for UK EU re‑entry amid 55% public backing; economists say Brexit's economic harm is unproven.