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Here's the EU-in proposition in a nut-shell for the layman: "Join this fantastic housing scheme! It's having a few problems now, but we'll iron those out in a few years, we don't have a clear plan for that but we're working on that. We can't guarantee you'll keep your house in 10 years from now...

The way I see the EU referendum is to break it down to the core essence of what the EU is. Put everything else aside. Forget trade, forget jobs, forget everything. Focus on what the EU is, where it's heading, and whether that is what British people support and want. So, what is the EU? It's an...

To clarify on this post... I'm not saying the government cannot or shouldn't, change it's position or take a position on EU, then recommend that position if its firmly believed to be in the national interest (although you have to admit, it is rather odd considering it's a 180 degrees flip on...

You clearly don't run a business that's for sure.

If this country by some miracle remains in the EU, I will be one of the first to leave the EU and never come back. And I expect the trickle that's leaving already will turn into a flood as, many many others will follow suit, especially a major portion of the 5 million small businesses in the UK.

You're in a minority.

Flecc, with respect, it's your statement which lacks logic. The government's responsibility is to represent the interests of the people whom elected it to govern, and the interests of the country, yes? Not its own self-interests and not to u-turn whilst in government on a major part of the...

I agree flecc, but you cannot have a debate solely on remaining in the EU.That's not a balanced debate, that's a form of persuasion to maintain the status quo, which many are simply not happy with. Many people, (the vast majority some might argue), do not want to remain a member of the EU under...

The UK's present banking system works fine and is hardly unfair. At present, although having a bank account is not a guaranteed right (in law) it's fairly easy for anyone with an address in the UK and proof of identity to get a bank account. Even for someone with an absolutely terrible credit...

We have seen ZERO facts from the government to support an exit-vote damaging the UK and its economy. Just a lot of scare-mongering and illogical comments like Obama's. They quote how much trade we do with EU in % terms, and how many jobs depend on that trade. As those those jobs will disappear...

I'm no Labour fan either, but I admire anyone who sticks to their principles, knows what they stand for, and sticks by it, no matter what opposition they face or criticism. There was a good drama I watched which plays on this theme... (it's on BBC iPlayer) called "A Very British Coup"...which is...

Not for the vast majority of small businesses who DO get taxed in EU, they don't. I was speaking in that context. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Large corporations (especially American), operating within the EU, are able to simply by-pass import taxes and domestic VAT (or have...

You're right, it's not being widely reported in mainstream media. Check the growing unrest in Germany...mass rallies now, German style, like only they can do them!!

No it doesn't. I'm actually doing exactly what I said above. I'm now having to import goods into Florida USA because its import tax-free and duty-free up to a generous limit on a wide-range of goods, and even when you DO pay duty, it's far far cheaper to import into US than EU with instant...

:D:D I truly hope so! I am counting down the days!!!! Remember the last time the government didn't listen on immigration (Blair/Brown) and we ended up with BNP MEP's as a protest which really upset the government and sent shock waves through the establishment?! This shows the tail can wag the...

I just had to laugh yesterday at the BBC's terrible failed attempt at more scare-mongering propaganda on BBC Radio 4 when they sent one of their "EU political & economist journalists" to Germany to feel out what prominent German businesses feel about the impact on the UK economy would be of...

Good post and points Tillson. If the EU is so great for the UK, why not put out the facts and evidence to support that view. All we have seen so far is "40% of our export trade is with the EU and 100,000's of jobs depend on that trade". "we'd face an uncertain future". When a government is...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2032206/Scientist-died-G-Wiz-imploded-drove-childs-school-parents-evening.html This story should be pause for thought, for those who are riding illegal 30+ mph electric motorcycles on our roads and pavements. OK so this was a plastic car (that makes it...

Let's look at the EU's track record... More countries have been either bankrupted or are financially WORSE OFF now than before they joined. Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the list is still growing. Nobody can argue the Euro is a great success, it's lost a third? of its value, and...

Great post... I know politics turns many people off (or results in heated debates/rows!) but the referendum is a landmark historic turning point in our countries history and requires debating and discussion. What astonishes me is that David Cameron and the Conservatives ran for election on a...