Putney Brexitometer Highlights Concerns
Lib Dems gauge the public's view on Putney High Street
A team from the Wandsworth Liberal Democrats were out on Putney High Street on Sunday gauging the local mood on Brexit through their Brexitometer poll.
There were many animated and friendly discussions at the stall, which was set up outside Putney Exchange for a few hours from midday. The Lib Dem team organised the session ahead of what is expected to be another dramatic week in Parliament, when MPs are set to vote on Theresa May’s proposed deal.
Over 100 respondents shared their views on the current situation and what they think should happens next on Brexit. People cast their ‘vote’ by placing a coloured sticker in their chosen column on the chart.
Everyone was asked whether they ‘Agree’, ‘Disagree’ or are ‘Not sure’ with the following statements:
• The Brexit negotiations are going well
• Brexit will be good for the country
• Brexit will be good for me and my family
• I support Theresa May’s deal
• I support No Deal
• I support a say on the final deal, a People’s Vote.
Respondents expressed their worries about the Brexit talks and the possible impact Brexit. Around 97% of respondents disagreed with the statement: “the Brexit negotiations are going well”, with only 3% saying they agreed or were not sure. The vast majority of people disagreed with the statements “Brexit will be good for the country” and “Brexit will be good for me and my family”, with more than 8 out of 10 people saying they disagreed (or 86% and 85% on the respective questions).
Respondents also shared their views on the options of the Prime Minister’s deal versus leaving the EU without a deal or the choice of a popular vote. Again, the results were conclusive. Only 6% of respondents supported Theresa May’s deal and a similar percentage opted for No Deal with the EU. Almost 7 in 10 people (68%) of people support having a popular vote on the final deal.
The Brexitometer showed that, overwhelmingly, local people are concerned about what Brexit would mean for the country, as well as themselves and their families. The vast majority of respondents believe they should have the opportunity to vote on the final agreement, a People’s Vote.
Sue Wixley
January 16, 2019