Euroscepticism is most common in Wales, the Midlands and among the over-60s; however the wording of any potential referendum question on EU membership will be crucial for the result

摘要

Support is growing for a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union.udThomas Raines examines the demographics of British Euroscepticism and concludes thatudalthough some groups show strong support for the UK’s withdrawal, others, such asudbusinesses, government, NGOs and the media oppose a referendum, and would vote toudstay within the EU if one were held. In addition, the wording of any referendum question isudcrucial – leaving the EU is not the most popular option when voters are given a wider set ofudalternatives.