YouGov data tracks British public opinion on our future relationship with the EU
This is an occasional tracker run at irregular intervals. This page was most recently updated on 30 September 2026, using data from 24-25 September 2026. For a more detailed look at attitudes to Brexit 10 years on from the EU referendum, read our article: What do Britons think of Brexit, 10 years since the referendum?
Public support for: Britain having a closer relationship with the European Union, without rejoining the European Union, the Single Market, or the Customs Union
Support: 73%, Opposition: 15%
Net support: +58
The latest level of support for a closer relationship with the European Union – without actually rejoining the bloc, the Single Market or Customs Union – compares to 63% when we started asking about this scenario in July 2024 (other scenarios date back slightly earlier, to January 2024).
This is the most supported option among the general public, Leave voters, and 2024 Conservative voters. Those who voted Remain in 2016 or Labour, the Lib Dems or Greens in 2024 are roughly as likely to back this option as to support rejoining the EU in full, while 2024 Reform UK voters are as likely to be in favour of this option as to support Britain further loosening its ties with the EU.
Among Leave voters, 64% support a closer relationship without rejoining, while just 24% are opposed.
Public support for: Britain rejoining the European Union
Support: 59%, Opposition: 32%
Net support: +27
The latest level of support for rejoining the European Union compares to 51% when we started asking this question format in January 2024.
While previously the most supported option among Remain voters, and 2024 Labour, Lib Dem or Green voters, our latest tracker data shows they are now roughly as likely to support having a closer relationship with the EU without rejoining.
Among those who voted to leave the European Union in 2016, 27% now support rejoining, relative to just 10% of those who voted to Remain now opposing a return to full membership.
It is worth noting, however, that separate YouGov research has shown that the public are net opposed to rejoining the EU if the UK could not keep its previous opt-outs.
Public support for: Britain's current relationship with the European Union remaining as it is
Support: 30%, Opposition: 51%
Net support: -21
The latest level of support for maintaining the status quo in our relationship with the EU compares to 31% when we started asking this question format in January 2024.
This is the most supported option among no group surveyed (on a net support basis).
Among those who voted to leave the European Union in 2016, 49% support the status quo.
Public support for: Britain further loosening ties with the European Union
Support: 16%, Opposition: 69%
Net support: -53
The latest level of support for further loosening ties with the European Union compares to 28% when we started asking this question format in January 2024.
While previously the most supported option among 2024 Reform UK voters, they are now roughly as likely to support a closer relationship without formally rejoining the EU.
Among those who voted to leave the European Union in 2016, 36% support loosening links still further.
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