[Tealeaf]

Excellent post, Graham. The poll shows that almost twice as many people want to get out as want to stay in. It’s a bit like being pregnant – you either are or you ain’t.The ‘Renegotiation’ stuff is nonsense; what exactly are we to renegotiate? Are we to renegotiate the rebate which Blair refunded? Are we to negotiate the return of our ancient fishing grounds? Are we to negotiate what opt-outs we can take on EU directives? The simple truth is its bollocks and you know it.

On Monday night you meet your nemesis. You have three choices – vote for the motion, against or abstain. If you take one of the latter two then you will be in contempt of your constituents; take the first one and your stock will rise. It’s that simple