# Support for rejoining EU grows after Burnham opened door to UK’s return

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/support-for-rejoining-eu-grows-after-burnham-opened-door-to-uks-return/
- Published: 2026-10-31T08:39:51+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T10:49:00+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-uk-rejoin-eu-burnham-b3075236.html
- Topics: Elections, Europe, Government, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- 56 per cent now back the UK rejoining the EU.
- Support has risen four points since May.
- Most respondents expect benefits for the economy and security.

## Summary

Support for the UK rejoining the European Union has increased, with a new poll finding a clear majority in favour. The results follow Andy Burnham’s call for a closer relationship with the EU and add pressure on Labour to set out how far it wants to go.

Ipsos Mori found 56 per cent would vote to rejoin, up four points since May, while 30 per cent would vote to stay out, down three points. Among likely referendum voters, support was 63 per cent to 34 per cent, with 3 per cent undecided. Support was highest among under-35s at 73 per cent; 54 per cent thought EU membership would benefit the economy and 53 per cent national security, though 39 per cent felt it could weaken Britain’s ability to act in its own interests.

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