Higher cognitive ability linked to voting Remain in Brexit referendum, University of Bath study finds
• People with higher cognitive ability were more likely to vote remain in the Brexit referendum (73% in top 10% voted remain vs 40% in bottom 10%)
• The relationship persisted even when accounting for factors like income, education, and age, suggesting a direct link between cognitive ability and vote choice
• The pattern held even among married couples who voted differently - the remain-voting spouse tended to have higher cognitive test scores
• Study led by Chris Dawson of the University of Bath
• The study suggests cognitive ability influenced views on the costs/benefits of Brexit