Surveys reveal growing dissatisfaction with Brexit, with over 60% now viewing it as a failure. Even a third of “leave” voters agree this is a failure.
Most of the North East voted to leave. Newcastle voted to stay by a small margin. Latest surveys suggest opinions about Brexit are changing, with YouGov data showing only 11% think Brexit is a success.
Over 60% consider Brexit a failure. Even 32% of “leave” voters now view it as a failure. Sunderland declared quickly on the 2016 vote night, where about 61% voted to leave, a result that surprised many people.
Sharon Hodgson, an MP, criticized how Brexit was handled, asserting that the Conservatives lacked a real plan. She says the Labour government will make it work, aiming for economic growth to help people financially.
Hodgson referenced comments by Kemi Badenoch, who admitted they lacked a growth plan for outside the EU when leaving was announced. Richard Wearmouth insists Brexit still has opportunities. Wearmouth said the world changed a lot after Brexit, with COVID and the war in Ukraine making things difficult.
Assessing Brexit’s impact has been hard, he notes. Many companies inquired about moving back to the UK. Brexit gives the UK control, including borders and the economy.
He warns against simple solutions and easy answers. Benefiting from Brexit requires much hard work. The North East has a chance to benefit.
The main parties still support Brexit. The Liberal Democrats now want closer EU ties. Greg Stone thinks rejoining the customs union would help growth, calling it a simple, sensible solution.
Stone spoke at a meeting five years ago and warned Brexit would hurt the region, damaging investment and future chances. He believes his warnings have proven true. He thinks the country is now poorer and weaker.
Food and energy are not cheaper, Stone stated. NHS waiting lists are longer, he adds. Legal and illegal immigration have not decreased. Much money was spent on useless rules.
There are no obvious gains, according to Stone. A US trade deal seems unlikely. He says rejoining the EU customs union makes sense. This would boost manufacturing and farming jobs. Restoring free movement would ease airport lines. Stone understands why polls show majority support rejoining. He is glad his party advocates EU re-engagement. He hopes people see which politicians led them astray.
