British support for EU membership grows, despite UKIP popularity
Public support for British membership of the EU has increased in the past year despite the growing popularity of Ukip, according to a report to be published tomorrow.
A YouGov survey for the pro-EU British Influence group found that 43 per cent of people would vote to stay in the EU in a referendum, while 38 per cent would vote to leave. The tables have turned since a year ago, when 46 per cent said they would vote to withdraw and 36 per cent to remain.
The findings will boost hopes among supporters of EU membership that people realise its benefits when the issue is in the spotlight -- which the rise of Nigel Farage’s anti-EU party has ensured.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/british-support-for-eu-membership-grows-despite-ukip-popularity-10004009.html
