Remain campaign in the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum
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The Remain campaign in the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum was the cross-party political effort that advocated for the UK to stay in the EU, opposing the Leave campaign that ultimately prevailed.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
cross-party campaign
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political campaign ⓘ referendum campaign ⓘ |
| aimedTo | keep the United Kingdom in the European Union ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| endTime | 2016 ⓘ |
| facedCriticismFor | reliance on economic warnings dubbed "Project Fear" by opponents ⓘ |
| followedBy | post-referendum pro-EU advocacy movements in the UK ⓘ |
| geographicScope | United Kingdom-wide ⓘ |
| hadOfficialDesignation | Britain Stronger in Europe NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalContext | took place during David Cameron's Conservative government NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| keyArgument |
EU membership contributes to peace and security in Europe
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EU membership enhances UK influence in the world ⓘ EU membership protects jobs and investment ⓘ EU membership supports economic stability and growth ⓘ leaving the EU would create economic uncertainty ⓘ leaving the EU would reduce UK global influence ⓘ |
| opinionPollTrend | often led in polls earlier in the campaign ⓘ |
| opposed | Leave campaign in the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| participatedIn | 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionOnEuropeanUnion | pro-European Union ⓘ |
| receivedVoteShare | approximately 48.1 percent of the vote ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Brexit
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European Union membership of the United Kingdom ⓘ |
| result | defeat in the referendum ⓘ |
| significantEvent | 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum vote on 23 June 2016 ⓘ |
| slogan | Stronger In NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| startTime | 2015 ⓘ |
| supportedBy |
Alliance Party of Northern Ireland
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Conservative Party (majority of MPs and leadership) NERFINISHED ⓘ Green Party of England and Wales NERFINISHED ⓘ Labour Party (official position) NERFINISHED ⓘ Liberal Democrats NERFINISHED ⓘ Plaid Cymru NERFINISHED ⓘ Scottish National Party NERFINISHED ⓘ Sinn Féin NERFINISHED ⓘ Social Democratic and Labour Party NERFINISHED ⓘ many business organisations ⓘ many cultural and creative industry figures ⓘ many trade unions ⓘ many universities and academic figures ⓘ |
| usedMedium |
printed leaflets and mailshots
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public rallies and events ⓘ social media campaigning ⓘ television debates ⓘ |
| usedStrategy |
emphasis on economic risks of Brexit
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endorsements from experts and institutions ⓘ focus on benefits of single market access ⓘ |
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Rachel Johnson
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James Nesbitt
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