A recent poll reveals that 60% of Gen Z Britons, aged 18 to 28, would support a new referendum to rejoin the EU. This demographic, which was too young to vote in the 2016 Brexit referendum, now expresses significant dissatisfaction with the UK’s departure from the EU. The findings suggest a generational shift in attitudes towards Brexit, with many young people believing it has failed.
The polling, conducted by the thinktank More in Common, indicates that among those likely to vote, support for rejoining the EU rises to 81%. This sentiment is particularly strong among younger voters, with 53% of those aged 18 to 21 viewing Brexit as a failure. The data highlights a growing divide between younger and older generations regarding the perceived success of Brexit.
Interestingly, while many young Britons support the idea of rejoining the EU, they are wary of rekindling the contentious debates that characterised the Brexit process. They express a desire to focus on pressing issues such as the cost of living and climate change, rather than being drawn back into political disputes over EU membership.
This shift in public opinion underscores the changing landscape of the UK electorate, as younger voters who were previously excluded from the Brexit decision-making process are now advocating for their voices to be heard. The poll suggests that a significant portion of the electorate may favour a referendum on rejoining the EU within the next five years, reflecting a potential turning point in UK-EU relations.
Source: The Guardian
