Khaberni - A poll conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations, on Sunday, showed that up to two-thirds of the British participants from various political affiliations believe that their country's decision to withdraw from the European Union in 2016 had a negative impact on the country.
The poll, conducted by the Council from the seventh to the 14th of May with participation from over 2,000, revealed that about two-thirds of them believe that Britain's exit from the European Union has raised living costs and negatively affected the economy.
Mark Leonard, president of the Council, which is a research center, said, "Over 10 years, Britons have realized that their hopes for a better life outside the European Union have not been fulfilled and that Britain's exit from the European Union has undermined the United Kingdom's ability to deal with issues important to voters."
56% of the poll participants felt that the withdrawal from the union had a negative impact on addressing issues related to combating illegal immigration, trade, and bureaucracy, while 57% said it increased the difficulties faced by young people socially and economically, and 57% saw it as a "wrong" decision.
The Council indicated that three-quarters of those surveyed now want to establish closer relations with the European Union.
The poll showed that Britons see Europe as a better security partner than the United States, while only 18% of participants considered Washington an ally.
Reducing immigration was one of the main themes of Britain's campaign to exit the European Union, but the poll showed that 56% of Britons believe that the post-exit approach has not been successful and they support the return of free movement with the European Union to enhance trade relations.
The Council said that a separate poll conducted in 15 European Union countries showed that two-thirds of those surveyed support Britain's return to the European Union in the future.
