[Northern Monkey]

Traditionalists cherish what they see as the customary way of life in the United Kingdom, which they consider to be markedly different from that of continental Europe. Although Traditionalists hold generally unfavourable views of the European Union, they are less hardline than the most fervent Eurosceptics.

Traditionalists’ contempt for the EU is most pronounced when it comes to the perception that laws made in Brussels take precedence over those made at Westminister. But Traditionalists take slightly more moderate positions than other Eurosceptics when it comes to immigration and the economic implications of being in the EU.

Traditionalists are more likely than other Eurosceptics to see certain benefits to the UK economy from free trade within the EU. But they still blame part of the UK’s recent economic troubles on EU policies.

While a minority of Traditionalists favour remaining in the EU, the majority will vote to leave in the upcoming referendum.