Greater say over UK laws, more control over immigration – and no longer having to give the EU money are among the things Brits are looking forward to about Brexit, according to new research.

While over half of UK adults think other countries will follow the UK’s lead – and leave the EU too.

But fewer doctors and nurses, the risk to the UK’s economy and reduced influence in Europe are among the things respondents are most worried about.

Despite this, a third of Brits are ‘delighted’ about Brexit and the triggering of Article 50 – in comparison to just over a quarter who are ‘angry’ about it.

The research of 1,000 UK adults was conducted by OnePoll and found 92 per cent of leave voters have no regrets over their decision.

A spokesman for OnePoll said: “Brexit is a step into the unknown so it’s understandable there is a mixture of fear and excitement over what could happen.

“Our research very much reflects this and shows that people feel very passionate about Brexit and whether or not it will prove to be the right thing for the UK.

“While it’s too early to say what the impact will be, it’s really interesting to get a snapshot of people’s attitudes in the immediate aftermath of the triggering of Article 50.”

Around a fifth of people think leaving the EU will be mostly smooth with some delays but few difficulties – although four in 10 remain voters disagree.

Thirty eight per cent of UK adults said they have a positive opinion of Theresa May compared to 28 per cent who don’t.

Four in 10 Brits are looking forward to the UK having more control over its own laws – and 44 per cent are excited about the prospect of Britain no longer having to fund the EU.

While almost a fifth are excited about a possible increase in jobs and 42 per cent are looking forward to potentially having more control over immigration.

However almost half of respondents think high street shops will struggle once the UK fully leaves the EU – and four in 10 fear the British economy could sink.

Over a third of people fear there will be an increase in racial or other hate crimes and more than a quarter think it’ll be harder to work within the EU.

And 27 per cent are concerned there will be fewer doctors and nurses – although 27 per cent also think Brexit will lead to an increase in NHS funding.

Despite concerns on how travelling within the EU might be effected, eight in 10 people don’t see Brexit making any difference to whether they would holiday in Europe or not.

A spokesman for OnePoll said: “Brexit continues to be much debated and there’s no sign that will end anytime soon – as demonstrated through our research.

“It will be fascinating to see whether or how people’s views change over the coming months and years.”

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