08-22-2020, 10:14 PM
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A new poll has shown that 2 in 5 British people are in favour of a European single currency.
The poll, commissioned by the European Movement UK, a think tank advocating closer European integration, found that 39% of Britons support the idea of the UK adopting a single currency. Britons against a single currency came in a close second at 36% with a quarter of all respondents stated they had not yet decided on the issue.
The European Movement UK commissioned the poll in response to the ongoing debate about the Maastricht treaty and the policies of the UK government towards Europe.
Speaking on behalf of the European Movement UK, consultant Brendan Donnelly said:
“This poll shows how the British public support closer European integration. The government have committed to a referendum on the issue of a single currency and we will campaign wholeheartedly for the adoption of a single currency. From the divisions of a few decades ago to this point, we are proud that Europe is growing ever closer.”
In response, Professor Kenneth Minogue, the Chairman of the Bruges Group, a think tank that opposes closer European integration said that:
“This poll confirms that the very existence of the British pound is on the line. A proud part of our national heritage is at risk and this should serve as a wake up call to those who value the pound. We expect a referendum on this issue and it is vital that the British public shows they are against a single currency. The government may talk of ‘opt-outs’ but the only definitive way to keep Britain away from a European currency is for a democratic vote to show the pound is valued above all else.”
- Poll by European Movement UK shows 39% of British public in favour of joining European single currency
- Voters against single currency and in favour of British pound rank at 36%
- 1 in 4 voters undecided on the issue
A new poll has shown that 2 in 5 British people are in favour of a European single currency.
The poll, commissioned by the European Movement UK, a think tank advocating closer European integration, found that 39% of Britons support the idea of the UK adopting a single currency. Britons against a single currency came in a close second at 36% with a quarter of all respondents stated they had not yet decided on the issue.
The European Movement UK commissioned the poll in response to the ongoing debate about the Maastricht treaty and the policies of the UK government towards Europe.
Speaking on behalf of the European Movement UK, consultant Brendan Donnelly said:
“This poll shows how the British public support closer European integration. The government have committed to a referendum on the issue of a single currency and we will campaign wholeheartedly for the adoption of a single currency. From the divisions of a few decades ago to this point, we are proud that Europe is growing ever closer.”
In response, Professor Kenneth Minogue, the Chairman of the Bruges Group, a think tank that opposes closer European integration said that:
“This poll confirms that the very existence of the British pound is on the line. A proud part of our national heritage is at risk and this should serve as a wake up call to those who value the pound. We expect a referendum on this issue and it is vital that the British public shows they are against a single currency. The government may talk of ‘opt-outs’ but the only definitive way to keep Britain away from a European currency is for a democratic vote to show the pound is valued above all else.”
Redgrave | A-Team