LONDON, October 2, 2008 – The relationship between Britain and America now is strong, according to an Ipsos MORI poll conducted exclusively for the Atlantic Partnership*. Seven British adults in 10 say that it is either “very” (15%) or “fairly” (55%) strong while just 16% say it is not. Only two people in 100 say that the “special relationship” is not at all strong.
Lord Powell of Bayswater, Chairman of the Atlantic Partnership, commented “Given the vital importance of the transatlantic relationship, it’s reassuring to find 70% believe it to be strong. That is Atlantic Partnership’s goal and we believe our efforts are paying off.”
Three quarters (75%) of men and two thirds (66%) of women felt the relationship between Britain and America is strong. Among Conservative supporters, 72% regarded the “special relationship” as strong, as did 75% of Labour supporters and 74% of Liberal Democrats and supporters of other political parties.
Among the readers of what used to be called “broadsheets”, The Times, Telegraph, Independent, Guardian, Financial Times, 86% thought the relationship is strong, and even among popular newspapers’ readers the figure was 69%.
Sir Robert Worcester, Founder of MORI, and member of the Atlantic Partnership, who conducted the poll said “It’s clear from the results of the survey that the so called “special relationship” so often denied in the media is alive and well on this side of the Atlantic . It may be as is often alleged that if you ask that hard-hat in Dayton ( Ohio ) he would not know what you were talking about. The “special relationship” is not about Middle America , it’s about the strong and enduring strength of cooperation and trust among the military, the intelligence community, the sharing of nuclear secrets and the common language and democratic ties that bind our two countries”.
Technical Note
The Ipsos MORI survey was conducted among a representative sample of 1,987 adults, aged 18+, face-to-face in home at 203 sampling points across Great Britain, selected to be proportionate to the British adult population, fieldwork was conducted between 18-23 September 2008. The data were weighted to match the profile of the adult population of Great Britain . The full findings from the survey will be available on the Ipsos MORI website from 13.00 Thursday 2 October 2008. © Ipsos MORI.
Technical questions to either Sir Robert Worcester, rmworcester@yahoo.com, 07974 812 723, or Julia Clark, julia.clark@ipsos-mori.com, 07791 935 202.
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*Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota delivered anAnnual Atlantic Partnership Lecture in London on 2 October. For further information about the Atlantic Partnership please contact Vanessa Arkell, 07786 331787.
Senator John McCain Becomes Atlantic Partnership Patron
WASHINGTON, DC, June 12, 2009 – Atlantic Partnership (AP) is proud to announce that Senator John McCain, U.S. Senator, Arizona and 2008 Republican Presidential nominee, has agreed become an esteemed AP Patron.
Senator McCain currently serves on the following Senate Committees during the 111th Congress: Ranking Member on the Senate Armed Services Committee; Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and Committee on Indian Affairs.
A long-time advocate of greater transatlantic dialogue and cooperation, Senator McCain served twenty-two years in the United States Navy. His honors include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
“As leaders who believe in the importance of the transatlantic relationship, it is our duty to develop new ideas that will further this historic partnership. I’m honored to join the Atlantic Partnership, a group dedicated to open dialogue on pressing energy, security, and global issues,” said Senator John McCain.
“It is a great privilege to have Senator McCain as our new Patron. John McCain has always stood for a strong, united and purposeful transatlantic partnership between the United States and Europe and has displayed consistent leadership in that cause,” stated Charles Powell, Chairman, Atlantic Partnership.
About Atlantic Partnership
Founded in 2002, AP seeks to influence the transatlantic debate through meetings, conferences, and the media activities of our impressive stable of chairmen, vice-chairmen, patrons, and panelist that includes such distinguished individuals as Dr. Henry Kissinger, Vice President Joseph Biden, General Colin Powell, and Secretary William Cohen. Our programs offer high-ranking officials and politicians, senior-level executives, prominent supporters, senior analysts and press the chance to engage with senior-level decision makers on global challenges. We are a non-partisan organization.
AP operates in the United States as Friends of Atlantic Partnership, a 501(c)(3) organization, and in Europe as the Atlantic Education Project, a registered charity.