British 'Can Be Persuaded' On EU

British views on the new EU Constitution could be affected by persuasive arguments that it would be either good or bad for the country, according to new research from MORI. The project, part of regular surveys carried out for Citigroup, shows one in five (22%) say they are generally in favour of Britain adopting the European constitution, but could be persuaded against if they thought it would be bad for Britain. More than a quarter (28%) are generally opposed to Britain adopting the European constitution, but could be persuaded in favour if they thought it would be good for Britain.

Fewer than one in 10 (eight per cent) strongly support the move and a quarter (27%) strongly oppose it.

The survey also shows most British people are still opposed to joining the single European currency. Three in five (62%) would vote against joining if there were a referendum and a quarter (24%) would vote for.

Technical details

MORI interviewed a representative quota sample of 1,903 adults aged 16+, face-to-face in their homes, from 28th October - 3rd November 2004, in 183 sampling points in Great Britain. Data have been weighted to the known profile of the British population.

Topline Results

Q1 If there were a referendum now on whether Britain should be part of a single European currency, how would you vote?

Q2 If the Government were to strongly urge that Britain should be part of a single European currency, how would you vote?

Q3 Which of the following best describes your own view of Britain adopting the new European constitution?