BCC: Cameron’s EU reform package key to business vote

Half (50%) of the senior business people polled in a major new British Chambers of Commerce survey held in August 2015 have revealed that the concessions the Prime Minister brings back from Brussels will have an impact on their voting intentions in the upcoming EU referendum.

The findings from the leading business group demonstrate that many business people have not yet taken a firm position on the question of Britain’s future relationship with the EU – and a clear desire for greater clarity from Downing Street.

If an in-out referendum were to be held tomorrow, 63% of business people would vote to remain in the European Union, 27% would vote to leave, and 10% are unsure. Yet fully 50% said their vote could change depending on David Cameron’s renegotiation package.

The survey polled over 2,000 senior business leaders from all sectors, regions and all company sizes during August 2015.

• Primary Source

BBC News, 25.09.15: UK business vote on EU 'up for grabs' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34354577

Business for New Europe: Press Release, 25.09.15: BNE responds to British Chamber of Commerce poll on the EU http://www.businessforneweurope.org/press_release_150925

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