Do you think it would be acceptable or unacceptable to have a referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU in the next 5 years?

Fieldwork dates: 2 June 2026 - 25 September 2026
Data from: Great Britain
Results from: 2 polls

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Results for: Do you think it would be acceptable or unacceptable to have a referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU in the next 5 years?
Fieldwork end date Pollster	25 September 2026 Poll by YouGov	3 June 2026 Poll by YouGov
Acceptable	51%	49%
Unacceptable	36%	37%
Don't know	13%	14%

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Regardless of whether you want Britain to be a member of the European Union or not, in principle, do you think it would be acceptable or unacceptable to have a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU in the next 5 years?

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The EU Referendum