IPPR: UK should re-join EU for prosperity and security

In the report published by the British think tank Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) on the future of UK-EU relations, it was stated that the UK's capacity to act alone remains limited in the face of Russia's increasing aggression, the USA's unpredictable policies and China's economic pressures.

Pointing out that the world is increasingly shaped around large economic and security blocs, the report argued that the British government should not be satisfied with only agreements on trade and regulations in order to strengthen relations with the EU.

The report called on the government to initiate efforts to build public support for EU membership.

In addition, the report recommended that the UK form a European Defense Alliance with the EU, develop common industrial policies and gain authorization for membership through a new referendum or a clear commitment in the election program when political support is provided.

"The best option for relations with Europe is EU membership"

IPPR Executive Director Harry Quilter-Pinner stated that the world on which England built its post-Brexit strategy no longer exists and said, "The government has made significant progress in repairing relations with Europe, but a series of individual agreements will not be enough." made his assessment.

Quilter-Pinner argued that the best option for Britain's relations with Europe is EU membership, and stated that this does not mean holding a new referendum immediately, but that political support for membership must be created.

IPPR Deputy Director Laura Chappell said: "It is time to stop talking about Brexit and focus entirely on the future."

52 percent of Britons support re-membering the EU

The public opinion poll, conducted in collaboration with IPPR and public opinion research organization Persuasion UK, revealed that 52 percent of respondents support the UK rejoining the EU, while 29 percent oppose it.

When those who are undecided and those who stated that they will not vote are excluded, the rate of those who support EU membership reached 64 percent.

Among voters considering switching from the ruling Labor Party to the far-right Reform UK Party, 54 percent supported EU membership, while 36 percent opposed it.