No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU

Senior Downing Street officials are gathering evidence on public support for the UK rejoining the European Union. This involves reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters to test how the public would view a promise to rejoin the EU. The move is significant as it suggests that Labour may include a pledge to rejoin the EU in their next manifesto, potentially altering the country's stance on Brexit. This development could have implications for the UK's economic relationships with the EU, including trade and investment.

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The UK government is exploring public support for rejoining the EU, which could lead to a significant shift in the country's trade policies. This move may impact the UK's economic relationships with other countries, including the EU.

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