[Margaret Pilkington]

The EU(not the defunct EEC) has abosolutely NO intention of reforming in any way shape or form.
The stance against the UK shows that most clearly....and as for the suggestion of someone strong to go in and do some table thumping....just who do you suggest is up to that task?
None of the current politicians in ANY of the parties has anything which resembles a backbone.
I am sure this is purely because it means much less work, less hassle and an easier life all round for them to remain as we are...under the thumb of those unelected bureaucrats in Brussels.
It gives someone to pass the buck to when the policies that they trumpet fail....someone other than their dim witted selves to blame for all the problems that THEY should be sorting out....that they are getting PAID to sort out.

The EU does not want a democracy...they want to be able to dictate terms and conditions and have us all follow like sheep(to the slaughter).
ENOUGH.....GET US OUT!