Who was Barbara against during Britain's EEC membership referendum in 1975?
Membership of the EEC
Leaving the EEC
Staying neutral on the EEC
None of the above
Answer
The British public voted in a referendum on 5 June 1975 on whether the United Kingdom should remain a member of the European Communities. The result was 67.2% in favour of staying in, with a turnout of 64.4%. The "Yes" campaign was led by Prime Minister Harold Wilson and the "No" campaign by Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher.
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