Ah, the EU Referendum. Ah, Brexit. Ah. It feels like the campaigns for Britain to leave and remain in the European Union have been going on for ever. And ever. Another day, another bit of atrocious spin. Last week saw Nigel Farage floating down the Thames as part of a farcical flotilla in what can only be described as a really bad dad joke type stunt. He also proudly stood in front of what can only be described as a pretty xenophobic poster which implied that there were queues of people waiting to get into Britain. The queue depicted in the poster was actually taken in Slovakia.
Everyone seems to have a view on this whole thing, some more legit than others. As the referendum draws even closer, now only days away, they’re all coming out of the woodwork – including Jeremy Clarkson (another proponent of really bad dad jokes), who announced his support for Britain staying in the EU during a totally spontaneous photocall with David Cameron yesterday.
Today David Beckham has announced that he’s backing Britain to remain and be stronger as part of the EU. He said the UK should be ‘facing the problems of the world together and not alone’. He urged people to think of their children and grandchildren before voting and said that his experience of playing football across Europe made him realise how important it is that we live in ‘a vibrant and connected world.’ Yes, David.
With all of this in mind we decided to put together a list of some of the famous and/or important people who’ve come out in support on either side of the EU Referendum just in case you're in any doubt as to where your favourite celebs stand on the EU. We're here for you guys, bringing you important facts on key issues.
Remain (btw there are so many we’ve probably missed a few)…these guys think Britain is better off in the EU
The PM, David Cameron
The Chancellor, George Osborne
Former leader of Labour, Ed Miliband, and current leader, Jeremy Corbyn
Former Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg
President Obama
Prime Ministers of China, India, Canada, Australia, Japan and New Zealand
Kiera Knightley
Sir Patrick Stewart
John le Carre
Governer of the Bank of England
The executive or CEOs of Marks and Spencer, BT, Asda, Vodafone and BMW
Ian McEwan
Simon Cowell
Idris Elba
Hilary Mantel
Edie Campbell
Billy Bragg
David Mitchell
Danny Boyle
Helena Bonham Carter
Richard Branson
Pretty much any economist worth their salt
Dominic West
Victoria Beckham
Duncan Bannatyne off Dragon’s Den
Donald Trump
Joan Collins
Liz Hurley
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.