Brexit reversal petition hits 1 million signatures as EU faces Omnibus backlash
A petition calling for the United Kingdom to reverse Brexit and rejoin the European Union has reached a major milestone, surpassing 1 million signatures just days after its launch. The initiative, hosted on the European Parliament’s official petition platform, now stands as the most-supported Brexit-related petition in EU history, reflecting growing public disillusionment with the UK’s post-exit trajectory. According to the *Express*, the petition’s surge in support comes amid mounting economic and political strains in Britain, including persistent trade barriers, labor shortages, and strained diplomatic relations with Brussels.
The milestone was confirmed on Sunday, 7 June 2026, as the petition entered its second week with no signs of slowing. While the European Parliament has no legal authority to compel the UK to rejoin, the symbolic weight of the petition underscores deepening frustration among EU citizens and policymakers over the consequences of Brexit. “This is not just about nostalgia—it’s about the tangible costs of leaving,” said a spokesperson for the campaign, which is backed by cross-party UK and EU figures. “From supply chain disruptions to the erosion of scientific collaboration, the evidence is clear: Brexit has weakened both sides.”
The development arrives as the EU grapples with its own internal challenges, including the controversial "Omnibus" legislative package—a sweeping reform effort critics argue is dismantling European governance by consolidating power in Brussels while sidelining democratic oversight. The *Social Europe* report describes the Omnibus as “the most sweeping rewrite of European law in the Union’s history,” warning that its opaque processes risk undermining public trust. Meanwhile, the European People’s Party (EPP) has intensified calls for the EU to counter what it terms “Chinese economic aggression,” with its leader warning that without decisive action, European industries could face irreversible damage .
Analysts caution that the petition’s momentum may not translate into political action, given the UK government’s steadfast opposition to rejoining the bloc. “Reversing Brexit would require a constitutional earthquake in London,” noted a policy expert at the Centre for European Reform. Yet the surge in signatures—amplified by social media campaigns and grassroots organizing—signals a broader reckoning with the UK’s post-2016 trajectory. As one petitioner from Manchester put it: “We didn’t leave to become poorer, more isolated, and less influential. The EU isn’t perfect, but neither is this.” With the UK’s next general election looming, the petition’s growth may force mainstream political parties to confront the issue head-on, even if the path to EU membership remains blocked for now.
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