Available to listen. Last broadcast yesterday, 20:30 on BBC Radio 4. Sunday, 21:30 on BBC Radio 4 As opinion polls reveal that half the British population would vote in favour of withdrawal from the European Union, it seems the political class is catching up with public opinion when it comes to the EU. While perhaps just dozens of MPs are publicly calling for a referendum on the UK's EU membership, behind closed doors there are many more closet secessionists: at least 40 per cent of Conservative MPs according to one party insider. "In public I call for renegotiation of the Lisbon treaty. In private I argue for complete withdrawal from the European Union. And there are plenty of others like me," says one anonymous sceptic. Edward Stourton asks whether the crisis in the eurozone has emboldened more politicians to speak frankly on their attitudes towards EU membership and talks to supporters of withdrawal from both the left and right wings of British politics. Producer: Hannah Barnes. Two-thirds of Conservative MPs want to renegotiate the UK's relationship with Europe but are too scared to reveal their true Eurosceptic sentiment, claim Conservative Party insiders. Don't miss an episode of Analysis by downloading the programme podcast. You can also listen again via the BBC iPlayer. What would happen if Britain chose to leave the European Union? The Lisbon Treaty contains a clause whch sets out the exit process for the first time. But, as Chris Bowlby reports, the final deal between Britain and its former EU partners would depend a lot on the mood of their 'divorce' - amicable or acrimonious. Read and download the full programme transcript of Analysis: Euroscepticism Uncovered. Follow us and find out about the latest editon of Analysis and discuss the topics and ideas featured in the programme.Euroscepticism Uncovered
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