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Cameron's push for a referendum came amidst a backdrop where half of Britain was searching for belonging within the EU while the other half clamored for independence. He hoped that a "remain" vote would end the European debate definitively, but this was misplaced optimism. Following the referendum, he stepped down from his position, and the implications of the vote reverberated throughout Britain's political and economic spheres.
A Shift in Public Opinion: The Future of EU Membership
The tide has turned since those monumental events; polls illustrate a growing yearning among the British populace for a renewed relationship with the EU. By 2024, a staggering 49% of those surveyed expressed a desire to rejoin the EU, while only 35% thought staying out was beneficial.