If other pollsters follow YouGov with their EU referendum polling then it could change the whole nature of the debate
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— Mike Smithson (@MSmithsonPB) January 20, 2013
The bookies tighten the odds on a “remain” outcome
Until this morning those pressing for an in/out EU referendum have been buoyed by their almost certain belief, supported by the polling, that the outcome would be a vote to leave
All they had to do was to get agreement on a referendum and all would move their way thereafter.
Today’s YouGov poll, showing a lead for remaining in, could change all that. If other pollsters, come out with similar numbers to YouGov then our whole view could change.
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Those wanting to stay in the EU might be less nervous of a referendum and those wanting out might be less keen.
The bookies, meanwhile, are making a vote to remain an even stronger favourite. Hills now have it at 8/11.
Mike Smithson
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