Do you really know? What is Bregret?
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Feb 28, 2026 A brisk look at rising 'bregret' and shifting public opinion since the 2016 vote. Coverage of strikes, social strain and how public services and food banks reveal deeper divisions. A roundup of trade losses, supply and labour shortages and inflation. Discussion of diplomatic challenges with European partners and the growing debate about rejoining the EU.
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Majority Now View Brexit As Wrong Decision
- Public opinion has shifted since 2016, with a YouGov poll in Feb 2023 showing 53% of Brits think leaving the EU was wrong.
- Joseph Chance notes deepening divisions and mentions three PMs have changed since the referendum, highlighting political instability.
Social Strain Fueled By Economic Hardship
- The UK faces acute social strain with strikes, soaring food bank use, and cost-of-living driven first-time food bank users.
- Joseph Chance cites nurses demanding 10% pay and 1.3 million emergency parcels distributed in six months as concrete examples.
Clear Economic Hits Linked To Brexit
- Brexit coincided with large trade and labour disruptions: the UK lost 15% of its trade and saw a 21% fall in imports and 31% fall in exports since Jan 2021.
- Joseph Chance links these numbers to shortages of 330,000 workers and sharp inflation spikes, including 130% gas price rises.