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Old 16-04-2016, 02:58 PM #989
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I have changed my position on this since i started. While I think having the friendship of EU states is important, its not the be all and end all. They won't stop talking to us when we are no longer in the club

The 2 key points for me are the contribution we pay if we remain, and the lack of say we will have in the EU if we choose to exit.

Trading terms will remain as is now, we won't change something that works. So, that aspect we can largely ignore.

Given there are only 3 states that provide a net positive contribution. Germany, France and us, we cannot fail to be better off and in control of where our money is spent. What Boris says about where the money is spent is 100% bollocks. It will be decided by the government of the time, not Boris

Given how hard we have to fight for things we believe are right, proper and fair in the EU, having a say on its future is worth nothing. As a net contributor, one would expect the contributors to have the biggest say in its future, not having to argue to protect the rights of your country which is the case presently. This will not change .... ever.

So, from a marginal stay in voter, i am now a marginal lets leave voter .... but there is still time left

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