Shock poll reveals how deeply Brexit has divided Britain - and longing to reunite

Britain's fractured feeling is laid bare in a shocking new poll for the Daily Mirror.

A staggering 82% of people feel our country is divided, with 73% saying that has increased since the EU referendum, according to our exclusive Survation poll.

Almost one in ten people (8%) say they are arguing with family or friends about Brexit several times a week. One in four people say they feel angry with people who voted the opposite way to them on Brexit day, and over half (55%) say people have become less tolerant since the vote.

Meanwhile, an incredible 79% of people have lost faith in British politics.

When we asked people which issues are dividing us most, Brexit is the clear winner at 75%. This is followed by immigration at 41%, left-right politics at 36% and wealth at 33%.

But the good news is that people also want to come back together. 82% wish the UK was more united. And 60% would like to be able to chat to someone with an opposing view without anyone shouting .

That's why the Mirror is today launching Britain Talks , an initiative to get the country talking again - and listening to each other. We are encouraging people to sign up to meet someone with a differing point of view for a real conversation .

Full poll results

Which of the following comes closest to your view?

• The UK is a divided country 82%
• The UK is not a divided country 12%
• Don’t know 6%

Is the UK more or less divided compared to before the EU Referendum?

• More divided 72%
• Neither more nor less divided 17%
• Less divided 5%
• Don’t know 5%

The UK is more divided than it has ever been

• Agree 76%
• Neither agree nor disagree 13%
• Disagree 7%
• Don’t know 4%

Which three issues are most dividing the UK?

• Divide over Brexit 75%
• Divisions over immigration 41%
• Divide between left and right wing politics 36%
• Wealth divide 33%
• Divide between London and the rest of the UK 25%
• Religion 19%
• North/South divide 18%
• Austerity 16%
• Class divide 15%
• Social media 9%
• LGBTQ+ rights 6%
• Other 1%
• Don’t know 2%

EXCLUSIVE: Leave and Remain voters join up for Britain Talks conversation

Which of the following statements is closest to your view?

• I’m angry with people who voted opposite to me in the EU referendum 25%
• I’m not angry with people who voted the opposite way to me in the EU referendum 64%
• Don’t know 11%

“Since the 2016 EU Referendum I have found it harder to discuss politics with people with different views”

• Agree 47%
• Neither agree nor disagree 29%
• Disagree 22%
• Don’t know 3%

Which of the following is closest to your view?

• Since the EU Referendum, people in the UK have become more tolerant 7%
• Since the EU Referendum, people have become neither more nor less tolerant 30%
• Since the EU Referendum, people have become less tolerant 55%
• Don’t know 9%

I feel hopeful about the future state of the UK

• Agree 30%
• Neither agree or disagree 23%
• Disagree 44%
• Don’t know 2%

I have lost faith in British politics

• Agree 79%
• Neither agree or disagree 12%
• Disagree 7%
• Don’t know 2%

I wish the UK was more united

• Agree 82%
• Neither agree or disagree 14%
• Disagree 3%
• Don’t know 2%

I would like to be able to chat to someone with an opposing view without anyone shouting

• Agree 60%
• Neither agree or disagree 29%
• Disagree 8%
• Don’t know 3%

How often have you disagreed about Brexit with family:

• Every day 4%
• Several times a week 8%
• Once a week 8%
• Several times a month 7%
• Once a month 5%
• Less than once a month 14%
• Never 45%
• Don’t know 2%
• Not applicable 5%

How often have you disagreed about Brexit with your partner:

• Every day 5%
• Several times a week 8%
• Once a week 6%
• Several times a month 4%
• Once a month 3%
• Less than once a month 6%
• Never 48%
• Don’t know 1%
• Not applicable 19%

How often have you disagreed about Brexit with your friends:

• Every day 4%
• Several times a week 8%
• Once a week 10%
• Several times a month 11%
• Once a month 8%
• Less than once a month 15%
• Never 36%
• Don’t know 3%
• Not applicable 4%

How often have you disagreed about Brexit with your work colleagues:

• Every day 5%
• Several times a week 8%
• Once a week 6%
• Several times a month 9%
• Once a month 5%
• Less than once a month 9%
• Never 28%
• Don’t know 2%
• Not applicable 29%