England: Most citizens are dissatisfied with Brexit

The majority of English citizens believe that leaving the European Union has caused shortages in areas that were previously considered possible benefits of leaving this union.

Jan 2, 2024 - 13:22
England: Most citizens are dissatisfied with Brexit
England: Most citizens are dissatisfied with Brexit

A survey shows that a relative majority (54%) of respondents believe that Brexit has had a negative impact on the British economy overall, while 13% believe that leaving the European Union has had good results. Furthermore, 53% believe that Brexit has damaged Britain's ability to control immigration. Almost two in three respondents (63%) believe that leaving the European Union has increased inflation and the cost of living in the UK, and only 8% believe that people's shopping situation has improved since Brexit. When it comes to income and wages post-Brexit, 40% had a negative view, only 11% said they had seen an income benefit, and almost half of those surveyed (47%) said of having witnessed a negative impact of Brexit on the national situation. Health service, while only 9 percent believe that the situation has improved. James Crouch, head of pollster Opinium, said: "Public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of Brexit continues, with many even believing it has failed in areas previously seen as potential benefits of leaving the EU." Brexit actually means the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. An England-wide referendum was held on 23 June 2016, with almost 17 million people in favor of leaving and 16 million against. England officially left the European Union on Friday 31 January 2020. This means that England no longer has any representatives in the European Union and that political and economic activities between England and the European Union cannot take place as before.