Thurrock: Test Constituency For EU Poll

An independent campaign for an in/out European Union referendum is staging its first local poll on the issue in the marginal seat of Thurrock.

Constituents will be asked if they want a national vote on whether the UK remains a member of the EU in the the People's Pledge postal ballot, which closes on April 5.

The seat is held by Jackie Doyle-Price, who last year voted against holding a referendum, with a majority of just 92.

Ian McKenzie, communications director of the People's Pledge, said: "Whether you want Britain to leave the EU or be part of an ever-closer union, you have the right to vote on what that future relationship should be.

"The People's Pledge is giving the electors of Thurrock the chance to lead the way towards a national referendum."

The People's Pledge describes its supporters as being from across the political spectrum and a mix of those who are for and those who are against EU membership.

Its vote will be followed by 10 more in the autumn and a further 100 in 2013 as part of its One: Ten: Hundred Campaign.

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