Business leaders, unions, universities & football clubs all want the UKtoStay
Here are just a few of the businesses and organisations that want the UK to stay in the EU:
How does the EU affect UK immigration?
Since you loaded this page: Cost of EU migrants to the UK economy. Contribution to the UK economy from EU migrants. Net gain for the UK since you loaded this […]
How does the EU impact LGBTI rights?
EU membership has been pivotal to the development of LGBTI (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Intersex) rights in the UK and across the world.
UK influence in the EU
Does the UK really need to ‘take back control’ from the EU? Here are 6 things you should know about the UK’s influence in the EU:
EU jargon buster
What’s the difference between the European Council and the Council of the EU? Who audits the EU’s accounts? Why are there five presidents?! Is there a ‘President of Europe’? (The […]
Democracy & accountability in the EU
The EU is the result of 28 national governments agreeing to work together on certain areas of policy, where cooperation can benefit all 508 million of their citizens. The European Commission […]
Get The Facts: UK trade with the EU
More than half of the UK’s total trade could be subject to new tariffs if we exit the EU, as we would no longer be part of the EU’s free trade agreement. We […]
The EU has helped bring peace to Europe
One of the EU’s founding principles is “to make war not only unthinkable but materially impossible” – Robert Schuman, French foreign minister in 1950. This principle is reflected in the […]
How does the EU affect UK trade negotiations?
We’ve put together an infographic on how the EU impacts the UK’s ability to negotiate trade deals.
Leaving the EU will not save Britain from TTIP, Caroline Lucas warns
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The EU protects workers’ rights
The UK’s trade unions overwhelmingly want the UK to stay in the EU to protect worker rights. The EU underpins a range of measure supporting workers’ rights, from setting maximum working […]
The EU supports parents
The EU protects pregnant workers and new parents through a range of directives which regulate working time, maternity and parental leave, employment rights and discrimination. See more information in the […]
How does the EU impact YOU?
Click on the images to explore the benefits of being an EU citizen:
London wants the UK to stay in the EU
London has elected Sadiq Khan as its new mayor and embraced its destiny as a vibrant, confident and diverse global City in the EU. The people of London have rejected the […]
The EU supports students
The EU gives UK students more opportunities, while EU students contribute to the UK’s economy:
The Brexit way of thinking is simply ‘not cricket!’
An ordinary Englishman’s view of why the UK should stay Former Metropolitan Police officer Chris Wicks participated in the vote on continuing European Economic Community (EEC) membership. 41 years later, he shares […]
EU directives & how they benefit you
Callum Gurr is a 19 year old student at the University of Birmingham studying History and Political Science, and a member of the Liberal Democrats. He wrote the below article […]
The EU supports shoppers
EU consumer protection and non-discrimination rules offer EU-wide protection to shoppers, whether in store or online:
Malta wants the UKtoStay in the EU
The Prime Minister of Malta has advised the UK to remain in the EU. Speaking to the Malta Independent in December 2015, Dr Joseph Muscat said: “Malta’s position is clear. Malta wants the UK […]
The EU helps make the UK a science superpower
Five things you should know about UK science and the EU 1. The EU leads the world in science output The EU produces over a third of the world’s scientific […]
Which countries want the UKtoStay in the EU?
More and more governments around the world are speaking out on why they believe the UK should stay in the EU. Whether they are speaking from experience (see what the Prime Minister of Norway […]
The G20 wants the UKtoStay in the EU
G20 finance ministers from the world’s biggest economies have raised serious concerns about the risks posed by a UK exit from the EU. In a statement on behalf of the G20, […]
British Prime Minister wants the UKtoStay in the EU
The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, has spoken out in favour of the UK staying in the EU. In a speech about the European Union, Cameron said he has “a positive […]
America wants the UKtoStay in the EU
UPDATE: Since this article was published Barack Obama has visited the UK and said a Brexit would put the UK “back of the queue” for trade talks. The American President, […]
Sweden wants the UKtoStay in the EU
The Prime Minister of Sweden, Stefan Lofven, has spoken out in favour of the UK remaining in the EU. In an interview with BBC radio, Lofven said: “Everybody has a […]
The EU makes it easier & safer to travel in Europe
EU freedom of movement, consumer protection and health insurance make it easier and safer for UK citizens to travel in Europe. #GetTheFacts UK citizens travelling around Europe benefit from: EU passenger […]
France wants the UKtoStay in the EU
French politicians have made it clear on several occasions that France wants its UK ally to stay in the EU. France’s President Hollande has also repeatedly stressed his support in helping Cameron secure his EU […]
The EU makes it easier to buy a place in the sun
EU free movement of capital makes it easier for UK citizens to buy and own property in other EU member states, giving them the right to purchase property and keeping taxes on […]
The EU supports family rights
EU laws mean parents who have separated must pay child maintenance to whichever parent has day-to-day custody of their child, even if they live in another EU country. EU laws […]
The EU keeps us safer by helping countries tackle crime together
The EU’s European Arrest Warrant (EAW) allows member states to request the extradition of criminals from other EU countries. Before the EAW was introduced extradition used to take an average of […]
EU rules stop pollution and make our beaches cleaner
Thanks to the EU over 95% of the UK’s beaches are clean enough to swim in. EU rules to protect the environment have had a hugely positive impact since they […]
Spain wants the UKtoStay in the EU
Mario Rajoy, Prime Minister of Spain, has spoken out in favour of the UK staying in the EU. Speaking at a joint news conference in September 2015, Rajoy promised that […]
EUROCOMIX: The War For Europe
What could be more exciting than reading about the EU referendum!? *Cough* most things… Reading a comic about it of course! That’s why we’re delighted that EUROCOMIX have stepped on board to […]
Scotland wants the UKtoStay in the EU
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out to recommend that the UK stays in the EU. Speaking in Brussels, Sturgeon highlighted benefits of EU membership and its impact on jobs and […]
The Netherlands want the UK to stay in the EU
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has spoken out to advise the UK to stay in the EU. Speaking at in an interview in Tokyo in November 2015, Rutte warned that an exit […]
Norway wants the UKtoStay in EU
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg has spoken out to advise the UK to remain in the EU. A member of the European Economic Area (EEA), but not the European Union, Norway is part of […]
Japan wants the UKtoStay in the EU
Speaking at a joint news conference with Prime Minister David Cameron in May 2016, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said it would be better for the world for Britain to stay […]
Italy wants the UKtoStay in the EU
Italy’s Prime Minister Mattio Renzi has spoken out in support of the UK staying in the EU. Speaking to Sky News in November 2015, Renzi said that a Brexit could be: “a […]
Ireland wants the UKtoStay in the EU
The Irish Government has spoken out to support the UK staying in the EU, and promised they will “do all we can to help you remain part of it.” Speaking to […]
India wants the UKtoStay in the EU
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke out in favour of EU membership during a visit to the UK last November. Modi was asked on his visit whether the UK should remain […]
Greece wants the UKtoStay in the EU
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has spoken out to support the UK staying in the EU. Speaking in London in October 2015, Varoufakis called on Britons to vote to remain in […]
Germany wants the UKtoStay in the EU
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that Germany “will do what we can so that Britain can stay”. Speaking in November ahead of an address by George Osborne, Merkel continued: “I agree that […]
Australia wants the UKtoStay in the EU
Australia would welcome the UK staying in the European Union, the country’s prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has said: “We welcome Britain’s strong role in Europe,” he said. “The EU is an […]
China wants the UKtoStay in the EU
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a public statement about his hopes for a ‘united European Union’ following his visit to Britain and negotiations with David Cameron in October 2015. In a statement from China’s […]
[Comment] The EU already gives us more than anti-Europeans are promising
Stuart Bonar explains why the EU already offers us far more than can be gained by leaving. Based in Plymouth, Stuart Bonar works for the Royal College of Midwives and stood as […]
Why do you want the #UKtoStay?
Let us know why you want the #UKtoStay in the EU! At our recent Surrey Students for Europe event we asked people why they wanted the UK to stay in […]
Brexit would lead to loss of 100,000 bank jobs, says City
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British exports have boomed under EU trade deals, say campaigners
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[Comment] Europhile? I wear that badge with pride
Former UK businessman Marcus Lasance shares his top 3 reasons for the #UKtoStay in the EU Drs. Marcus Lasance (1953) is a graduate from Nyenrode and the Rotterdam School of Management. Previously Managing Director of MaXware UK Ltd., […]
Ryanair urges Britain to stay in EU
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Britain’s credit rating could be cut by two notches if it leaves EU, warns S&P
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When it comes to the EU, we shouldn’t kid ourselves: all forms of out are as bad as each other -Nick Clegg
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US warns Britain: If you leave EU you face barriers to trading with America
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[Comment] The unspoken dangers of a Brexit
Thibault Boutherin has been a Consultant in Public Affairs (France and UK) and European Affairs for 7 years and is based in Paris and London. He is also a specialist of […]
China hopes to see a united EU, Xi tells Britain on visit
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Bank of England says EU makes UK economy more dynamic
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Study: Staying in Europe could add £58bn a year to the UK economy and bring 790,000 jobs to Britain
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The Economist: Costs and benefits of common market economics – Better off in or out?
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This Morning I Resigned From Business For Britain For The Sake Of Britain’s Business!
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Cameron’s EU referendum unsettles some British expatriates in the Spanish sun
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Pro-Europeans must make an optimistic case for staying -Ken Clarke
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Why universities are right to take sides on Brexit
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Britain’s students are stronger in Europe -Megan Dunn (NUS President)
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The Brexiteers are against a lot of things. That’s not enough. -Catherine Bearder
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An EU-free continent of nation-states wouldn’t be more prosperous or peaceful than today
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Britain can’t be Norway, and Eurosceptics know this
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Leave.eu Are in the Know About the Chaos of Leaving and Benefits of Staying in Europe
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[Comment] ‘Judge the future of the EU on its past success’
Jonathan Dibb is our Outreach & Press officer at UKtoStay. Following his graduation from the University of Greenwich in 2012, he worked with The Independent for a year, and volunteered […]
Featured Podcast: A Diet of Brussels
We’re excited to announce we will now be featuring the brilliant A Diet of Brussels podcast series on our website! The series looks at the UK’s relationship with the EU […]
To Protect Workers’ Rights We Must Campaign to Stay in the EU -Caroline Lucas
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Jobless migrants CAN be barred from receiving unemployment benefits, European court rules
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How Brexit could drive out European Premier League footballers
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Nicola Sturgeon reaches out to Scots business bosses in run up to EU referendum
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What Europe means to the young
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An Australian points system for immigration would be entirely inappropriate for the UK’s economy
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My laboratory would fall apart if Britain left the EU
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Tata executive says EU good for business
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Stay in the EU to protect vital South West industries and the environment, say experts
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Other campaign groups
There are a whole host of other campaign groups calling for the UK to stay in the EU! If you’re passionate about the UK staying in the EU please also give […]
Greece doesn’t want to leave Europe, and neither should Britain -Alan Johnson
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Get The Facts: non-UK benefit claimants
EU migrants claim 2.5% of the UK’s employment benefits, costing the UK less than claimants coming from the rest of the world. The most recent UK government statistics on migrants and […]