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How do I ... make sure Britain remains a member of the EU? How do I ... make sure Britain remains a member of the EU?
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Time is running out to stop Britain leaving the European Union. With just three days left, the polls are tight, and things could still go either way.Time is running out to stop Britain leaving the European Union. With just three days left, the polls are tight, and things could still go either way.
Recent polling shows that a third of voters may change the way they vote or make up their minds in the final week, with half deciding on the day, according to research by the London School of Economics.Recent polling shows that a third of voters may change the way they vote or make up their minds in the final week, with half deciding on the day, according to research by the London School of Economics.
With this in mind, remain campaigners are redoubling their efforts. Here’s how you can make sure the UK remains a member of the European Union after Thursday.With this in mind, remain campaigners are redoubling their efforts. Here’s how you can make sure the UK remains a member of the European Union after Thursday.
Convince a friend, relative or neighbourConvince a friend, relative or neighbour
Given the nature of the referendum, just one vote could see us jettisoning the EU for a life alone. A campaign called Talk to Gran is encouraging young people to speak to older relatives about why Britain remaining part of the EU is important for their futures. This relies on the assumption that older people are more likely to go out and vote. Given the nature of the referendum, just one vote could see us jettisoning the EU. A campaign called Talk to Gran is encouraging young people to speak to older relatives about why Britain remaining part of the EU is important for their futures. This relies on the assumption that older people are more likely to vote.
Campaign group Another Europe stresses the importance of face-to-face advocacy over media and political speeches. And they’re keen to make sure that people new to political campaigning feel empowered to do so. The campaign group Another Europe stresses the importance of face-to-face advocacy over media and political speeches. And it is keen to make sure people new to political campaigning feel empowered to do so.
“It’s not just about organised groups. Referendum campaigns often inspire people who weren’t previously active in politics to get involved. The key to winning the referendum will be getting out there and talking to people who are on the fence and persuading them that they should vote and back the progressive case for ‘in’,” the group says. “It’s not just about organised groups. Referendum campaigns often inspire people who were not previously active in politics to get involved. The key to winning the referendum will be getting out there and talking to people who are on the fence and persuading them that they should vote and back the progressive case for ‘in’,” the group says.
Persuade young people to go out and vote Persuade young people to vote
Young people are more likely to support the UK remaining a member of the EU but much less likely to turn out to vote. The 7,692,318 women and 7,782,178 men aged 18-35 in the UK could swing the vote if they turn out on polling day. Young people are more likely to support the UK remaining a member of the EU but much less likely to vote. The 7,692,318 women and 7,782,178 men aged 18-35 in the UK could swing the vote if they turn out on polling day.
53% of 18- to 35-year-olds back staying in, against 29% who want to leave. Almost the reverse is true with voters aged 55 and over. Given that over-55s make up a bigger slice of the electorate and they are more likely to vote, they hold a disproportionate weight in deciding Britain’s future relationship with the EU.53% of 18- to 35-year-olds back staying in, against 29% who want to leave. Almost the reverse is true with voters aged 55 and over. Given that over-55s make up a bigger slice of the electorate and they are more likely to vote, they hold a disproportionate weight in deciding Britain’s future relationship with the EU.
Make sure the young people you know vote – you could even offer them a lift to the polling station.Make sure the young people you know vote – you could even offer them a lift to the polling station.
Write or share something on social mediaWrite or share something on social media
The influence of friends and family must not be underestimated. A personal appeal to remain in the EU read on a social media account is much more engaging than a post from a politician or a link to a piece by a newspaper columnist.The influence of friends and family must not be underestimated. A personal appeal to remain in the EU read on a social media account is much more engaging than a post from a politician or a link to a piece by a newspaper columnist.
If you can’t think of what to write, there are some compelling social posts doing the rounds including this post by small business owner Nick Carter-Lando debunking the most popular immigration arguments by the leave campaign. If you can’t think of what to write, there are some compelling posts doing the rounds including this one by small business owner Nick Carter-Lando debunking the most popular immigration arguments by the leave campaign.
You could also copy and paste a paragraph from our editorial.You could also copy and paste a paragraph from our editorial.
Make a meme or posterMake a meme or poster
Given social media is a useful way of persuading friends and family, you could use this meme-making guide from Momentum. They also have a guide to running EU art workshops to create posters and flyers to adorn your windows or hand out to friends. Given social media is a useful way of persuading friends and family, you could use this meme-making guide from Momentum, the leftwing pressure group. They also have a guide to running EU art workshops to create posters and flyers to adorn your windows or hand out to friends.
Join a campaignJoin a campaign
Unlike other elections, referendum campaigning is something that may appeal to a much broader demographic and for this reason organisers are keen to make participation inclusive.Unlike other elections, referendum campaigning is something that may appeal to a much broader demographic and for this reason organisers are keen to make participation inclusive.
“Whether you’re young or old, a newcomer to politics or a seasoned campaigner, this is the time to get involved. Whether it’s leafleting, helping out on polling day itself, talking to your friends and family or making a donation, there’s a way for everyone to get involved,” says James McGrory, Britain Stronger In Europe campaign spokesman.“Whether you’re young or old, a newcomer to politics or a seasoned campaigner, this is the time to get involved. Whether it’s leafleting, helping out on polling day itself, talking to your friends and family or making a donation, there’s a way for everyone to get involved,” says James McGrory, Britain Stronger In Europe campaign spokesman.
Labour In for Britain says it will pair volunteers with more experienced campaigners to help them feel welcome and confident making arguments. “You can say what you’d rather do, if face to face is intimidating, and you’ll always have someone with you who has done it before. People can help in phone banks, if there’s a language barrier – you can help with leafleting,” a spokeswoman said.Labour In for Britain says it will pair volunteers with more experienced campaigners to help them feel welcome and confident making arguments. “You can say what you’d rather do, if face to face is intimidating, and you’ll always have someone with you who has done it before. People can help in phone banks, if there’s a language barrier – you can help with leafleting,” a spokeswoman said.
On the website potential volunteers can leave their contact details so one of the campaign’s volunteers can contact them.On the website potential volunteers can leave their contact details so one of the campaign’s volunteers can contact them.
Another Europe has put together a campaigning toolkit for new campaigners. Leaflets are available to order by emailing info@anothereurope.org and the website has materials that can be downloaded. Another Europe has put together a toolkit for new campaigners. Leaflets are available to order by emailing info@anothereurope.org and the website has materials that can be downloaded.
Listings and maps of local events jointly organised with leftwing Labour pressure group Momentum, including door-knocking in High Wycombe and stalls at Newcastle Haymarket, are posted on their website. Listings and maps of local events jointly organised with Momentum, including door-knocking in High Wycombe and stalls at Newcastle Haymarket, are posted on their website.