Sting publicly opposed Brexit and supported remaining in the European Union. Following the June 2016 referendum result where the British public voted to leave, Sting was among a group of British musicians who signed a letter sent to the Prime Minister Theresa May, drafted by Bob Geldof in October 2018, calling for "a 2nd vote". Stating that Brexit will "impact every aspect of the music industry. From touring to sales, to copyright legislation to royalty collation", the letter added: "We dominate the market and our bands, singers, musicians, writers, producers and engineers work all over Europe and the world and in turn, Europe and the world come to us. Why? Because we are brilliant at it ... music reaches out, all inclusive, and embraces anyone and everyone. And that truly is what Britain is."