As a point of note: Thanks to Bluemoon and this thread in particular, I decided the time had come. For the first time in my 55 years on this planet I decided to get actively involved in a political debate.
So I contacted the VoteLeave campaign and got a "Stall Pack" and set up a stall in Port Talbot which is relatively local to me. I was quite concerned about how this arguement would be received in South Wales which is a very unionised area and full of local Labour supporters. Bear in mind the majority of TU's and the Labour Party are backing the remain campaign.
I could not believe the response we had. I promise you there is no exaggeration here.
1. Over 85% of the people spoken to were all for leaving and they held very strong opinion.
2. A further 10% were genuinely undecided which included a couple of people who did not wish to disclose their views
3. Only 5% said I want to stay in.
There was nothing scientific about this survey, it was a normal Saturday morning in an everyday town centre, albeit a relatively poverty stricken place.
The feelings were strong and they meant it. Given that the people they believe in and follow faithfully (TU's and the Labour Party) I was amazed. I would have thought in these circumstances this would have been a town wher there was tough opinion on both sides.
I do wonder whether the Government has read the public mood on this correctly.
Still, it was one part (2 hours) of one day in one town.... and as the saying goes "one swallow does not make a summer"
Thought I'd share this to add to the debate....