New research suggests that only one in five voters believe Brexit has been a success, putting pressure on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to improve Britain's relationship with the European Union. A survey by the think tank British Future found that 56% of voters support Burnham going beyond Labour’s Brexit "red lines"—the strict conditions the party has set for its approach to EU relations—while another 10% prefer a closer relationship that does not cross those lines. Sixteen percent would either maintain the current situation or prefer even more distance from the EU. The poll also found that 57% of voters support a reciprocal youth mobility scheme for 18–30-year-olds, with only 12% opposed. Sunder Katwala, director of the British Future think tank, said Burnham has "pragmatic permission from voters to seek closer ties with Europe and to strike a deal on youth mobility this autumn." The report, titled Britain and Europe: How close should we get?, found that just one in five people think Brexit has been a success and that voters would like better trade links with the EU. However, Katwala noted that the findings are not a straightforward call to rejoin the EU, as the public has complex concerns about trade-offs on sovereignty, migration, and decision-making processes. Burnham, like his predecessor, has faced calls from senior Labour figures to go further in resetting relations with the EU. Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock urged Burnham not to be "constrained" by the party’s Brexit red lines, which include ruling out rejoining the EU’s customs union, single market, or allowing free movement of people. In August, Burnham committed to upholding these red lines. The poll found that 46% of those surveyed would vote to rejoin the EU, while 29% would remain out, with the rest undecided. More than half, 57%, now see Brexit as "more of a failure than a success," while just 21% take the opposite view. Andrew Lewin, the Labour MP for Welwyn Hatfield, said the report confirms strong public support for a youth mobility deal and should encourage the government to move quickly in negotiations this autumn. Jake Puddle, co-author of the report and Research Director at British Future, noted that while young people are often assumed to support rejoining the EU, they are "more undecided, disengaged, and unaware of the arguments of 2016." The proposed youth mobility scheme, however, is popular across all age groups and offers a way to involve younger voters in shaping the UK-EU relationship. Liberal Democrat Europe spokesperson Al Pinkerton said it is time for the government to act in the national interest rather than being held back by its own self-imposed red lines on Europe. Tom Brufatto from Best for Britain said the Youth Mobility Scheme is critical to delivering an overall package at the next UK-EU summit and serves as a foundation for future relations with Brussels. A government spokesperson said they are working to build an ambitious, close relationship with the EU that will strengthen the economy and promote growth across the country. The poll, which surveyed 3,007 UK adults, was conducted by Number Cruncher Politics from 2 to 16 June 2026.