ECFR Poll Finds 66% of Britons Say Brexit Hurt Economy and Living Costs
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 21
ECFR Poll Finds 66% of Britons Say Brexit Hurt Economy and Living Costs
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 21
Summary
Two-thirds of Britons in an ECFR poll said Brexit has damaged the economy and pushed up the cost of living, underscoring broad disappointment a decade after the 2016 vote.
More than half also said leaving the EU worsened trade, red tape and efforts to tackle illegal migration, while 57% called Brexit the wrong decision and said it reduced opportunities for young people.
Three-quarters wanted closer ties with the EU, and 56% said they would back restoring freedom of movement in exchange for a closer trading relationship.
Security preferences also tilted toward Europe over Washington, with only 18% viewing the United States as an ally; a separate ECFR survey found two-thirds across 15 EU countries would support Britain rejoining.