Non-partisan information on UK attitudes to the EU before and since the EU Referendum

Does the result of the 1975 referendum on EU membership still justify the UK’s membership of the EU?

Fieldwork dates: 29 June 2015 - 6 July 2015
Data from: United Kingdom
Results from: 1 poll

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Results for: Does the result of the 1975 referendum on EU membership still justify the UK’s membership of the EU?
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Pollster		 6 July 2015
Poll by Survation
It still justifies the UK's membership 23%
It no longer justifies the UK's membership 57%
Don't know 20%

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In 1975 the UK held a referendum on whether “the UK should stay in the European Community (Common Market)” (now called the European Union). 67% voted “Yes” and 33% voted “No”. Which of the following statements is closest to your opinion [full response options 1 It still justifies the UK's membership of the EU, as the UK committed to membership at the time and our Parliament has approved all subsequent transfer of powers. 2 It no longer justifies the UK's membership of the EU, as the EU's remit and powers have grown significantly since then]

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The EU Referendum