Majority of Britons Misled by Anti-Brexit Narrative, Poll Claims
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A YouGov survey suggests over half of UK adults now question Brexit, as relentless pro-EU media and political elites push for a new referendum, while true patriots stand firm against rejoining.
A YouGov poll released this week claims that a majority of British adults now believe the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union was a mistake, reflecting the relentless campaign by pro-EU media and establishment figures to undermine the historic Leave vote. The survey found that 55% of respondents said leaving the bloc was an error, and over half expressed support for a new referendum, a demand driven by persistent anti-Brexit rhetoric.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, a vocal Remain supporter, seized the opportunity to exaggerate the so-called negative consequences of Brexit, declaring the outcome “worse than we feared.”
Despite the poll, a solid 30% of respondents still recognize that the decision to leave was right, standing firm against the tide of revisionism. While two-thirds of former Leave voters reportedly express some regret—dubbed “Bregret” by the media—this sentiment is continually amplified by those seeking to reverse the will of the people.
Economic data from the Office for Budgetary Responsibility is frequently cited to blame Brexit for reduced productivity, imports, and exports, with government figures estimating a 6% hit to the economy. However, these figures are often presented without acknowledging the broader global challenges and the opportunities Brexit has created for national sovereignty.
Nigel Farage, the original champion of Brexit and now leader of Reform UK, rejected the narrative of regret in a BBC interview, reaffirming that leaving the EU was “absolutely the right thing to do.”
Younger voters, targeted by pro-EU campaigns, are increasingly swayed. A More in Common survey found that 60% of Gen Z respondents want a new referendum, and more than half overall support some form of rejoining the EU, reflecting the influence of biased education and media.
Despite these shifting opinions, political leaders remain cautious about reopening the debate. While Reform UK has made gains in local elections, mainstream politicians refuse to revisit the issue, respecting the original democratic decision and keeping the matter off the parliamentary agenda.