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Despite the prevailing sentiment indicating a longing for close ties with Europe, the UK government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ruled out the immediate likelihood of rejoining the EU, making cautious remarks regarding its current standing. This is an effort perhaps to buffer expectations, given that a significant percentage of citizens still harbor mixed feelings about Brexit's impact.
Crucially, should the UK embark on a path to rejoin, it would likely lose many of the opt-outs and exemptions from policies it previously enjoyed, such as participation in the Eurozone and the Schengen Agreement.