‘80% chance’ of UK staying in EU

The probability of the UK voting next month to exit the EU fell yesterday, as an opinion poll suggested the ‘remain’ side had increased its small lead.

Bookmaker Paddy Power said the chances of a Brexit were now just over 26%, down from over 28% before the release of the ORB poll for the Daily Telegraph.

The probability of the UK staying in the EU rose to 80% from 77%, with the odds attracting three large bets, a spokesman for the bookies said.