New polling commissioned by European Movement UK shows that the public wants the UK to begin charting a long-term path back into the European Union, with a clear majority backing a considered, decade-long plan rather than a rushed return.
Key takeaways from the polling:
- 58% of people agree that the UK needs to think about its long-term future in the European Union, against just 27% who say membership should never be revisited.
- Voters favour a managed, not rushed, route to full membership, with evidence pointing to support for a credible and well-prepared process rather than an immediate return.
- The public wants the new Prime Minister to act now, setting the country on a path back towards Europe.
The findings show that many voters recognise that rebuilding the UK's relationship with Europe requires preparation, consensus-building and practical reforms before membership can realistically be achieved. That is why European Movement UK is launching a 10-year plan to join the European Union.
Rather than reopening old arguments, the plan focuses on the future: growing the economy, creating opportunities for younger generations, strengthening the UK's influence in the world, and ensuring that any decision to join is made from a position of confidence and national unity.
The 10-year roadmap sets out a path to:
- Rebuild trust with European partners and restore the UK's reputation as a reliable, constructive neighbour.
- Demonstrate the economic benefits of closer cooperation, restoring practical links on trade, security, research and education.
- Build a new national consensus, showing the public the responsibilities and the benefits of membership, and forging cross-party agreement on the UK's future.
This is a pragmatic, responsible and democratic path forward: one that respects public concerns, rebuilds national consensus and gives the UK the best possible chance of securing a successful future inside the European Union.
The findings make the case plainly. With 58% wanting the UK to consider its long-term future in Europe, and only 27% who would never revisit membership, there is a clear and growing appetite for a measured path back. European Movement UK's 10-year plan answers that call.