British leading businessman set to chair in campaign
A leading British businessman is set to chair the campaign for Britain to stay inside the European Union.
The decision of Stuart Rose, the former executive chairman of Marks & Spencer and a Conservative peer to chair the in campaign is a sign that senior Conservatives plan to resist the eurosceptic tide on the right.
Rose the chairman of Ocado is one of Britain’s most famous businessmen. He will attend the launch of the in campaign on Monday at which a mix of politicians, cultural figures and businessmen will set out the case for Britain to stay in Europe ahead of the referendum that must be held before 2017.
Media reports say there had been fears that the pro-Europe campaign would have a left of centre gloss, but Rose’s appointment suggests it will have a genuine cross-party tenor with which David Cameron could readily associate if he decides to recommend Britain remain inside the EU.
Speaking ahead of the in campaign launch on Monday, Rose said: “Most people, myself included, will make a hard-headed, practical calculation in the coming referendum on what is best for the British people. I believe that Britain is stronger in Europe. The choice in the coming referendum is between remaining stronger, safer and better off inside Europe, or taking a leap into the unknown, risking our prosperity, threatening our safety, and diminishing our influence in the world.
“I believe the case for Britain to remain in the EU is clear. So I’m delighted to join the in campaign’s board as chair, and I look forward to introducing the rest of the board at our campaign event on Monday,” he said.
This comes as a new cross-party campaign to quit the European Union is gaining momentum. The campaign dubbed 'VOTE LEAVE' has now the support of millionaire donors to main political parties, including Conservatives, Labour and Ukip. EU membership has long been a hot topic in Britain. Proponents maintain that Britain would be better off outside the union. Polls suggest that the public is now divided on the issue. Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that an EU exit referendum would be held by the end of 20-17. He has also promised to deeply renegotiate his country’s relations with the 28-member bloc.
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