Brexit campaigners were today handed a poll boost as they closed the gap on the Remain camp with just two days until the EU referendum.
A Survation poll for trading company IG gave Remain a one point lead, on 45 to Leave's 44. Undecideds accounted for 11 per cent of those surveyed in the telephone poll.
The survey marks a slight gain for Brexit campaigners after another poll by the firm gave Remain a three point lead at the weekend.
The latest results caused the pound to fall half a cent against the dollar before rebounding quickly.
Earlier today, the pound had surged to its highest level since the start of the year following polls suggesting the Remain campaign was gaining ground.
A sharp drop in the value of the pound is expected by analysts in the event of a vote for Brexit.
Bookmakers Ladbrokes and Betfair are now putting the chances of a vote for the UK to remain in the EU at 73 per cent.
Today's poll was released as Prime Minister David Cameron made an impassioned plea on the steps of 10 Downing Street for voters to stay in the EU.
While he acknowledged that Europe "isn't perfect", he said his renegotiated deal with Brussels gives Britain "the best of both worlds".
He added: "The next generation will have to live with the consequences far longer than the rest of us.
"For you, for your family, for the future of our country, vote Remain."
The most recent poll before today's - an ORB survey for the Daily Telegraph - had given the Remain camp a strong seven-point lead.
Earlier today, football legend David Beckham backed the campaign to stay in the EU.
"We live in a vibrant and connected world where together as a people we are strong,” said the former England captain.
“For our children and their children we should be facing the problems of the world together and not alone.”
Mr Beckham’s endorsement sent a bolt of excitement through the Remain campaign. The 41-year-old is one of the world’s most popular sporting figures.
