The poll found only 29 per cent would vote to exit the EU if a referendum were held today

David Prince, Lizzy Buchan and Katie Timms Head of Content

12:39, 12 Jan 2026

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Public sentiment towards Brexit appears to be shifting, with nearly half of UK voters now supporting a new referendum on EU membership within the next five years, according to recent polling by More in Common for The Sunday Times.

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The poll, which gathered responses from over 2,000 individuals, disclosed that only 29 per cent would vote to exit the EU if a referendum were held today – a significant decrease from the 52 per cent who backed Leave in 2016.

Conversely, 52 per cent say they would vote to remain, with eight per cent undecided and 11 per cent choosing not to vote, reports Cornwall Live.

Almost half (49 per cent) favour a new referendum on rejoining the EU in the next five years, while 37 per cent oppose it.

This survey comes at a time of heightened tensions over issues related to Europe, including an intensifying debate around the UK’s membership in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

A majority of respondents (58 per cent) believe the UK should remain part of the ECHR, compared to 28 per cent who think the country should withdraw.

Nigel Farage, who has re-emerged as a prominent political figure, has made withdrawal from the ECHR a top priority should he be elected, whilst cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch has indicated that the Conservatives will examine the UK’s membership.

The ECHR, which was co-drafted by Winston Churchill following the Second World War, has drawn criticism from certain quarters for preventing deportations on human rights grounds.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ruled out holding another referendum, but remains committed to pursuing closer trade links with the EU.

The Labour leader has also been making efforts to rebuild relationships with European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, marking a shift away from the approach taken by previous Conservative administrations.

Luke Tryl, director of More in Common, noted: “With fewer than three in ten saying they would vote to leave the EU in a referendum today… the days of Europe as a political bogeyman may be on the wane.”