A new survey by lighting brand 4lite shows that the majority of Brits would be happy to keep daylight saving time permanent. 75.8 per cent of those polled voted in favour of the idea, compared to only 11.6 per cent of those questioned keen to keep the twice-yearly clock change. The other 12.6 per cent were undecided.
The poll supports the view of campaigners who have historically argued that abolishing the clock change and keeping British Summer Time all-year-round benefits the nation because it saves energy and helps to reduce traffic accidents – the 4lite survey reveals almost half (47 per cent) think their energy bills increase putting the clocks back in winter and a quarter (23.5 per cent) think there are more road accidents.
Other reasons cited for wanting to avoid putting the clocks back in winter were: spending less time outside because of the dark, poorer mental health, children having less time to play out, and increasing crime rates.
