Brexit: EU citizens' opinion in the UK 2019

One third of EU citizens do not feel represented by UK political parties
Labour were the top choice for the respondents with a 26% share of the vote. Followed by the Liberal democrats with 22%, equal to those who selected “don’t know” and the Conservatives on just 12%. 31% “don’t know” which party best represents EU citizens’ rights, 24% chose the Liberal democrats, 22% Labour and only 7% the Conservatives.

Half of EU citizens would support a Labour deal over the government’s deal
According to 42% of the respondents, the best way to get Brexit done is to cancel Brexit and revoke article 50. However, if they had to choose a deal, between Boris Johnson’s negotiated deal or a “softer” deal as proposed by the Labour party, 49% would overwhelmingly choose Labour’s option. In the event of a future referendum on any of these deals 73% agree that they should have the right to vote.

55% still undecided whether to remain in the UK post-Brexit
Nearly 40% of EU citizens have considered leaving the UK after Brexit. 55% stated they were still undecided. Citing uncertainty in the economy as their major concern, 57% were worried about their jobs or career while 55% were concerned about the cost of living increasing.Next top reasons were around the treatment they have received since Brexit with 51% feeling unwelcome and 50% saying the attitude of UK citizens towards EU citizens had directly contributed to them considering leaving.

Topics of the survey

• Brexit opinion
• Post-Brexit plans
• General Election
• Demographics

• Method: Online Survey
• Survey name: Brexit: EU citizens' opinion
• Region: United Kingdom
• Number of respondents: 542
• Type of respondents: EU citizens of the UK, 18 years and older
• Survey time period: November 14 to 24, 2019

• Gender
• Age
• Income
• Years in the UK
• UK region
• Country of origin

Brexit option

• In your opinion how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the UK’s handling of the Brexit process?
• In your opinion how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the EU’s handling of the Brexit process?
• In your opinion, will the impact Brexit has on the following areas in the UK, be positive or negative?  / economy in general
• In your opinion, will the impact Brexit has on the following areas in the UK, be positive or negative?  / labour market
• In your opinion, will the impact Brexit has on the following areas in the UK, be positive or negative?  / healthcare
• In your opinion, will the impact Brexit has on the following areas in the UK, be positive or negative?  / education
• In your opinion, will the impact Brexit has on the following areas in the UK, be positive or negative?  / science
• In your opinion, will the impact Brexit has on the following areas in the UK, be positive or negative?  / trade with non-EU-countries
• In your opinion, will the impact Brexit has on the following areas in the UK, be positive or negative?  / trade with EU-countries
• In your opinion, will the impact Brexit has on the following areas in the UK, be positive or negative?  / social cohesion
• In your opinion, will the impact Brexit has on the following areas in the UK, be positive or negative?
• Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with? / I have all the information I need regarding Brexit
• Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with? / I understand what I need to do retain my status in the UK
• Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with? / EU citizens should be given the right to vote in a future referendum
• Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with? / EU citizens have been ignored by the UK government
• Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with? / the UK is a safe place for EU citizens
• Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with? / EU citizens should consider moving to the UK
• Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with? / the EU has made it difficult for the UK to negotiate a good deal
• Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with? / Brexit has had an impact on my mental health / wellbeing
• Which of the following statements do you agree or disagree with?

Post-Brexit plans

• In your opinion, which is the best way for the UK to resolve Brexit?
• Looking at what is on offer, If you had to choose a deal what would you prefer?
• Have you considered leaving the UK due to Brexit?
• Have you now decided what your plans are after Brexit?
• Where would you go?
• Which of the following, were main reasons you contemplated leaving the UK, due to Brexit?
• Are you worried about any of the following, due to Brexit

General Election

• If you were able to vote in the UK general election, which party would you vote for?
• In your opinion, which party has the best policies to resolve Brexit and unite the UK?
• In your opinion, which party do you think best represents EU citizens, in the UK?

Demographics

• Gender
• Age
• Ethnicity
• Income
• Marital status
• Region
• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• How many years have you lived in the UK?
• Please select which country you are originally from: