Voices: ‘Reversing Brexit is not possible – new membership is’: Readers on reality of Britain rejoining the EU
Readers are divided on the feasibility of Britain rejoining the EU, with some suggesting a quick return due to existing alignment. Others caution that rejoining would still require significant negotiations and concessions. The debate highlights the complexities involved in reversing Brexit and the need for a clear democratic mandate.
- ▪Some readers believe that Britain's previous membership could facilitate a faster rejoining process.
- ▪Others argue that rejoining would still require full negotiations on various issues, including budget contributions and legal obligations.
- ▪The discussion emphasizes the importance of having a proper majority in favor of rejoining, not just the idea but also the conditions.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsBrexityour views‘Reversing Brexit is not possible – new membership is’: Readers on reality of Britain rejoining the EUReaders are split between those who see a relatively quick EU return as possible due to existing alignment and those who argue rejoining would still require full concessions, including euro adoption and a fresh democratic mandateWednesday 27 May 2026 11:27 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove…
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