NORTH-East campaigners have welcomed a survey's findings that most Britons want to work with Europe on key issues.
The NOP poll was undertaken to probe people's view of Europe following the September 11 attacks on America. It reveals that most feel it has a role in helping Britain to cope with currency stability, terrorism, defence, organised crime, asylum seekers, the environment and the economy.
Hugh Morgan Williams, chairman of North-East in Europe, said: "In the wake of the events of September 11, British people share Tony Blair's view that international co-operation, especially with Europe, is the way to deal with many of our most difficult problems.
"This belief extends to dealing with currency stability. The introduction of the euro in 39 days' time will help to demonstrate that such stability would be one of the major benefits of joining.
"Anti-European isolationism is no answer to the problems of the future. In the modern world, Britain cannot afford to go it alone.
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