Keir Starmer will host the first UK-EU summit since Brexit, addressing rising public disappointment with the Brexit deal. Nearly a decade after the referendum, support for leaving the EU has fallen significantly, with many Britons now wanting stronger ties with the EU. Economic data illustrates substantial challenges, including a predicted 15% slump in trade and a 4% decrease in national income due to Brexit. With the EU being the UK's largest trading partner, the summit represents a critical opportunity for economic dialogue between the two parties.
Public support for Brexit has dwindled since the 52%-48% leave vote in the 2016 referendum, with 62% of Britons believing that Brexit has gone badly.
According to the Office for Budget Responsibility, the UK is expected to suffer a 15% slump in trade and a 4% reduction in national income over the long term.
The UK exports to the EU were worth 358 billion in 2024, accounting for 41% of all UK exports, emphasizing the EU's importance to the UK economy.
With economic damage piling up post-Brexit, support for closer relations with the EU has increased among both remain and leave voters, indicating public discontent.
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