Britons and Europe. Being European: what does it mean?

It’s the question that lies at the heart of the EU referendum. Seven British people say what makes them feel part of a larger continent.

+ Kerry Hudson, writer: ‘There’s the fear you’ll have this enormous drain on creative talent’
+ Penny Woolcock, film-maker: ‘I’m very persuaded by the Varoufakis take on Brexit’
+ Geoff Dyer, writer: ‘My grim English face is so unsuited to romance languages’
+ Benjamin Clementine, musician: ‘We’ve been losing trust and we’re scared to let people in’
+ Sir David Chipperfield, architect: ‘To hide in Surrey would be a very bad thing to do to Europe
+ Tacita Dean, artist: ‘I identify myself as European. I don’t ever say I’m British’

In addition, there are the results and extensive analysis of a poll commissioned by The Observer into British attitudes and beliefs about Europe.

• Primary Source

ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

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