1975 referendum on EEC membership
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:referendum
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| gptkbp:age_restriction |
Voters must be 18 years or older.
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
Various campaigns advocating for both sides.
Yes campaign and No campaign. Funding from various political and business groups. |
| gptkbp:civic_engagement |
Encouraged civic engagement in political processes.
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| gptkbp:community_engagement |
High levels of public engagement and discussion.
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Social attitudes towards Europe were affected.
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| gptkbp:context |
Part of the UK's relationship with Europe.
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Reflected cultural attitudes towards Europe.
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| gptkbp:date |
June 5, 1975
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| gptkbp:demographics |
Voter demographics varied across regions.
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| gptkbp:educational_value |
Increased awareness of European issues.
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| gptkbp:election |
Overseen by the UK Electoral Commission.
Debates on sovereignty and economic policy continued. |
| gptkbp:election_result |
Counted and verified by local authorities.
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| gptkbp:events |
Subsequent referendums on EU issues.
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| gptkbp:fan_events |
Polls indicated a majority in favor of remaining.
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| gptkbp:future_referendums |
Set the stage for the 2016 Brexit referendum.
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| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Analyzed by historians for its impact.
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Post-war European integration efforts.
Part of the broader context of European integration. |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Debate on the merits of EEC membership.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Marked a key moment in UK-EU relations.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1975 referendum on EEC membership
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| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced future discussions on EU membership.
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| gptkbp:influence |
Public opinion on European integration.
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Media played a significant role in shaping opinions.
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| gptkbp:international_response |
Mixed reactions from other European countries.
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| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
Arguments for and against EEC membership.
Debate on the role of the UK in Europe. Economic and political implications of EEC membership. |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
Various political parties and groups.
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| gptkbp:is_respected_by |
Public trust in government influenced turnout.
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| gptkbp:key_figures |
Harold Wilson, Edward Heath.
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Continued debate on EU membership in the UK.
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| gptkbp:legislation |
European Communities Act 1972.
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive media coverage leading up to the vote.
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| gptkbp:notable_release |
Results announced on June 6, 1975.
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| gptkbp:outcome |
UK continued membership in the EEC.
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
Influenced future political landscapes in the UK.
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| gptkbp:political_party |
Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Party.
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| gptkbp:precedent |
Set a precedent for future referendums in the UK.
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| gptkbp:result |
No: 32.8%
Yes: 67.2% |
| gptkbp:significance |
First national referendum in the UK since World War II.
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| gptkbp:strategy |
Political strategies evolved post-referendum.
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| gptkbp:support |
Majority of the Labour Party.
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| gptkbp:trade_goods |
Economic arguments were central to the debate.
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| gptkbp:visitors |
Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Economic Community?
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
64.62%
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| gptkbp:voting_method |
Public ballot.
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lord_Callaghan
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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