South Devon

I'm one of the 3 million Europeans living in the UK. Brexit was a heartbreak for me! Apart from all the lies and the financial disadvantages, i mourn the loss of freedom of movement for UK citizens, particularly the young. We have lost access to groundbreaking scientific collaborations, as well as more stringent environmental protections. Women's rights have suffered, and we've lost the possibility of holding our government to levelling up to European standards for pensions health care and many other areas. In a time when we need to find strength and allies to face uncertain political situations, we have shut the door in the face of our nearest neighbours. Now we have a chance to undo the damage and we should grab it with both hands!

Ruth Rozelaar

9 November 2026

Leaving the EU was a colossal error and unprecedented self inflicted economic damage. The leave campaign lied repeatedly and despite a minister for Brexit being appointed, there was a deafening silence on the benefits of leaving. There were none! Far from solving immigration, Brexit exacerbated the problem. We need international collaboration to solve large problems and a reformed EU would be a very good beginning. Reform is best achieved from the inside. We should support the current government in it’s policy of moving closer to Europe and encourage them to seek to rejoin as full members.

Professor David J Harwood

9 November 2026

I have always thought staying in the EU was the most intelligent choice. Why it even became a question had nothing to do with benefitting anyone except a few politicians. Our economy has suffered. Our health has suffered. Education has suffered. Personally, I resent travel being made more difficult both for myself and for my adult students from the EU who come for short seminars in the UK. Immigration is not in any way better because of Brexit! In all ways, Brexit failed and was doomed to fail from its inception. I think it should be obvious to all that we return to the EU, just as it should have been obvious that we not consider engaging in Brexit.

Cherionna Menzam

9 November 2026

The UK should rejoin the EU because our standard of living has worsened since Brexit. While every country experienced Covid the UK has been at a particular disadvantage due to lost trade deals and missed opportunities to benefit from shared business ties with the EU. Young people have lost the option of living and working in European countries which has meant that they are tied to the UK with less job opportunities, high rents and a cost of living crisis which leaves no chance of saving enough money to change their situation.

D. W.

9 November 2026

I think that not many people knew of the true facts and decisions that were made from politicians who gained to benefit. Why are the ‘bus claims’ NHS etc not being investigated? I want to trust our political system but I struggle!

Tessa Smalley

8 November 2026

Apart from the financial problems it has caused everyone and the feeling of division from our nearest neighbours when we lived through Covid which are both very valid reasons to rejoin, leaving the EU has caused many more problems than it has solved socially. For residents of UK losing freedom of movement within Europe has been a massive negative step all round. I have never had any concerns about European citizens coming to work in the UK. I feel we are in a much worse situation now with many people coming here illegally from areas of the world who do not share our cultural beliefs and who actually are not prepared to embrace our way of life or tolerate our views respectfully and without agenda. I am a great believer of when in Rome do as Romans do and I do try to follow this rule when I travel. I certainly would not go to live elsewhere if I could not live and accept their traditions and rules. I think specially for the young they are currently so limited with ability to explore or work in Europe in a relaxed manner for a year or so. Such a shame

Local resident

8 November 2026