Poll finds 49% of Britons support rejoining the EU

A poll found 49% of Britons support rejoining the European Union, while 28.5% oppose it.

The figures come nearly a decade after Britain left the EU.

Brexit has raised the cost of trade, according to the account.

Estimates suggest the split has reduced GDP per person by 6% to 8%.

The UK Office for Budget Responsibility estimates long-term productivity is about 4% lower than it would have been if Britain had stayed in the EU.

These estimates help explain why the costs of leaving are back in public debate.

The question is whether Britain will seek to rejoin or reduce the costs of leaving; no next step is specified.