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PaulB is right in noting that the mainstream Conservative view is favourable to EU membership, but one good point to underline is that the number of members of the Conservative party represents a small percentage of the British electorate.
The same goes for Labour and the LibDems, they are both in favour of EU membership, but their members represent a small proportion of the electorate.
Considering that apathy towards elections seems to be on the rise in Britain, and that many who have voted for one or other of the three mainstream parties do not necessarily consider themselves dedicated to all the points and bases of the party they vote for, it remains open to see wheather the view of the Tory and other parties towards EU membership corresponds to a public desire.
When an MP decides to publicly announce their support for an EU referendum, may-be we should ask if their decision in taking this stance is supported by their constituents, or to which extent such support might exist. This is a feasible way to determine the public view.
When I read Charlie's blog, I didn't have the impression that he is greatly supportive of the EU.
Once the Pledge makes headway in Dover, we will then see what the reactions of the local people will be to the proposal for an EU referendum. The Pledge is organised by people from various parties, and does not campaign for any specific party nor against any specific party.
The Pledge does underline, however, that the Prime Minsiter, the deputy Prime Minister and the two previous prime ministers had each promised a referendum on the EU, and that each promise was broken!