London poll shows 67% would vote to rejoin EU

YouGov released a poll on 6 October 2026 indicating that 67% of adults living in London would vote to reverse Brexit and rejoin the European Union. The survey interviewed 2,312 adults online across England and Wales on 4 and 5 October, with results weighted to reflect the population.

Regional comparison

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The same poll recorded 44% support in the Midlands, 48% in the rest of the South and 50% in the North. The Standard noted that the London figure is well above any other region and mirrors the 60/40 split recorded in the 2016 referendum for the capital.

When we asked how Britons would vote in a referendum to rejoin the EU, those living in London were more likely than those living anywhere else in England or Wales to say they’d vote to rejoin.

Anthony Wells, Global Head of Politics, Elections and Public Data, YouGov

Mayor Lord Sadiq Khan has used the poll to argue that the economic impact of Brexit remains a concern for Londoners. He has called for the government to consider a second referendum on EU membership, echoing comments from Labour MP Dame Emily Thornberry, who said the issue should be put to a vote at the next general election.

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Political reaction

Labour figures in London welcomed the result as evidence that pro‑EU sentiment persists a decade after the original vote. The Standard reported that the poll’s regional findings are based on relatively small sample sizes, so they should be treated with caution, but the overall trend was clear.

Opposition parties, including Reform UK and the Conservatives, have warned against using the poll to push a second referendum without broader national support. They point to the lower figures in the Midlands, South and North as a sign that the country remains divided.

What happens next

The poll adds pressure on the national government to address calls for a new referendum. No formal timetable has been announced, but the mayor and Labour MPs say they will raise the issue in upcoming council meetings and parliamentary debates. Residents who wish to influence the discussion can submit written comments to the London Assembly or contact their local MP.