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Originally Posted by jaysay
I keep the Blond Witch and Speckled Hen well hidden   |
Moorhouses finest, topped up with a bit of Morland.....time for a spot of beer gardening later, methinks.
As for this EU nonsense, I'll happily nail my colours to the mast and state that the time has definitely come for a referendum. I've heard many convincing arguments both for and against remaining within Europe but those for it always seem to fall back on the argument that trade agreements will be utterly destroyed if we ever leave. Although I can understand what they are driving at, many of our own industries have become massively unprofitable because of Europe (farming being a prime example).
If my understanding of the figures is correct, we pay in far more than we get out and certain agreements are in place between countries regarding mutual benefits that would otherwise be withdrawn but if I were in Mr Cameron's shoes quite honestly I would rather take the plunge and risk the wrath of the public by holding a referendum.
It's the ultimate hot potato, but frankly I look on it in England as the ultimate votewinner too.