April 29, 2003

Abstract: (CPOD) Apr. 29, 2003 - British residents remain opposed to the Euro, and raise questions over the effect of their prime minister's foreign policy, according to a poll by MORI published in the Financial Times. 33 per cent of respondents reject the single European currency, and an additional 23 per cent are generally opposed to it.

(CPOD) Apr. 29, 2003 - British residents remain opposed to the Euro, and raise questions over the effect of their prime minister's foreign policy, according to a poll by MORI published in the Financial Times. 33 per cent of respondents reject the single European currency, and an additional 23 per cent are generally opposed to it.

Britain's participation in the Iraqi conflict has left many respondents worried over terrorism. 60 per cent say Tony Blair's foreign policy has increased the risk of an attack on British soil.

While the significance of the Commonwealth has decreased since 1996, Europe and the United States are becoming more relevant for British residents. 34 per cent say the relations with the Americans are the most important matter, a 12 per cent increase since 1996.

Polling Data

Which of the following best describes your own view of British participation in the single currency?

	Nov. 2002	Apr. 2003
Strongly support	16%	15%
Generally support	23%	22%
Generally oppose	22%	23%
Strongly oppose	32%	33%

Do you feel that Tony Blair's foreign policy has increased or decreased the risk of major terrorist attacks in Britain?

Greatly increased	18%
Slightly increased	42%
Made no difference	27%
Slightly decreased	7%
Greatly decreased	1%

Which of these entities is the most important to Britain?

	1996	2002	2003
Europe	46%	50%	42%
The Commonwealth	22%	19%	16%
The United States	22%	29%	34%

Source: MORI / Financial Times
Methodology: Face-to-face interviews to 2,075 British adults, conducted in April 2003. No margin of error was provided.