Why 61 percent of Leeds residents would vote remain if EU referendum was held today
More than 61 per cent of people in Leeds would vote to stay in the European Union if the 2016 referendum was held today, according to a Yorkshire Evening Post poll.
The YEP's poll asked:
"Britain officially leaves the European Union on Friday at 11pm. Leeds voted to Remain in the 2016 Referendum by a margin of 50.3 per cent. But how would you vote now?"
There were 4,200 votes cast as of 2pm on Thursday and the results were as follows:
Leave: 1,600 (38.8 per cent)
Remain: 2,600 (61.9 per cent)
Lynsey Thomas said: "I'd still vote remain. I've seen nothing in the past three and a bit years to convince me that leaving is a good idea."
Tam Sinstentiford added: "Remain. Absolutely no logical reasoning or benefits to back leaving."
While Ben Warren said: "How about rejoining in 2030?"
Despite the overall result, most of the commenters on the YEP's Facebook page were still in favour of leaving.
Tom Clarke said: "As before. Out. and will be celebrating on Friday, then sit back and watch the whole rotten edifice of the EU collapse within eighteen months."
Linda Garczynski said: "I would still vote to leave, I have never wanted to be in it."
Lynda Slade simply said: "I voted out, and I haven't changed my mind."
There's not doubt the Brexit referendum has been the most divisive political decision made in a generation.
Some will be commiserating on Friday, while others will be popping the champagne - but many more will just be glad to see a concrete decision being made.
Gordon Roy said: "I voted Remain, but I believe in a democratic vote. So I'm glad that we are leaving. Otherwise why vote on anything in this country ever again."