[Smalltalker-80]

Yep, there's a lot of (continuing) economical damage and still a lot of new immigrants every week. I think some time still needs to pass before Brexit politicians dare to change their stance, now confronted with the results of their choice. In the mean time, Brexit rules are quietly being undone without losing face too much. See the EU-UK trade deals from May 2025.

[pseudohadamard]

I don't think they can. The UK got a lot, and I mean a lot, of special privileges when they joined the EU, even more so than the French. When they come back again with their tail between their legs, they won't get the same treatment a second time. This will make rejoining much, much harder than just clicking "Undo".

[soderfoo]

What's the "pull" that keeps people migrating to the UK despite the economic gloom?

[tim333]

While Brits may be gloomy the wages are higher here than many places like India, the Philippines or Somalia so we have people wanting to come in.

[jemmyw]

English language is probably a factor