[Angus]

Originally Posted by Judas

I basically agree with most of what Shaun said, apart from the end bit. (There has never been, and I predict in the next 10 years atleast, never will be, a referendum on switching to the euro).

For the time being I feel that keeping our currencies seperate is a good idea, and my views on that matter are unlikely to change in looking at the current climate. However, I think every other part of the EU benefits us as a nation. I don't think our sovereignty is being challenged, and even if it were to be, I feel that we would still be able to withdraw this challenge to our powers easily, as the EU would be unlikely to act against these measures.

Our sovereignty has already been drastically eroded, with unelected European judges imposing legislation that contradicts and over-rides our own Laws. It is one thing for the EU to be involved in our economic affairs, and quite another for it to be involved in our legislative and judicial affairs. I sincerely hope that the Government makes a stand against the ever encroaching, unwanted influence of the EU on our freedom to self determine, and self govern, unlike the last lot who just rolled over without a murmur.

Thank goodness we have retained our own currency, but I'm sick to death of us having to contribute to the bailing out of countries that have failed with the Euro - Greece, Eire, and now Portugal.