Industry leaders could sway public opinion in the crucial later stages of the referendum campaign – unless immigration has taken centre stageIt is 16 June and the referendum on whether Britain should stay in the European Union is a week absent. The polls suggest the vote will be close. With careful timing,the Remain camp sends a letter to the Times signed by 500 business leaders warning that Brexit would cost jobs, lead to lower levels of investment and reduce living standards.
For David Cameron, and main the campaign to hold the UK in the EU,the support of business is seen as a game-changer, a factor that will swing undecided voters in the final few days before the public has to make up its intellect. But will it matter if Sir Martin Sorrell of the advertising giant WPP says it would be costly for Britain to leave, or if Sir Stuart Rose,chair of the pro-EU Britain Stronger in Europe group, says he is worried that the UK will be frozen out of the single market in the event of an Out vote?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com