Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA new poll reveals that nearly half of the British public, including a fifth of Reform voters, would support a second Brexit referendum. Public sentiment towards Brexit has significantly deteriorated, with 48 per cent now believing it is going worse than predicted, up from 27 per cent in 2021. Support for David Cameron's decision to call the 2016 referendum has fallen, while 48 per cent of the public now back a second vote. The study indicates a desire for closer ties with the EU, with almost half supporting a closer relationship and 60 per cent favouring more defence cooperation. The debate over EU membership has been reignited by Wes Streeting's call for the UK to rejoin, with reports suggesting the bloc could fast-track Britain's return. In fullHalf of Britons want a second vote on Brexit – including a fifth of Reform voters, major poll findsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in