1975 European referendum One of the key issues addressed during his second period in office was the referendum on British membership of the European Community (EC) which took place in June 1975: Labour had pledged in its February 1974 manifesto to renegotiate the terms of British accession to the EC, and then to consult the public in a referendum on whether Britain should stay in on the new terms. Although the government recommended a vote in favour of continued membership, the cabinet was split on the issue, and Ministers were allowed to campaign on different sides of the question. The referendum resulted in a near two-to-one majority in favour of Britain remaining in the EC.
1975 European referendum One of the key issues addressed during his second period in office was the referendum on British membership of the European Community (EC) which took place in June 1975 Labour had pledged in its February 1974 manifesto to renegotiate the terms of British accession to the EC and then to consult the public in a referendum on whether Britain should stay in on the new terms Although the government recommended a vote in favour of continued membership the cabinet was split on the issue and Ministers were allowed to campaign on different sides of the question The referendum resulted in a near two-to-one majority in favour of Britain remaining in the EC