Author Archives: Grahame Pigney

“Leave/No” campaign confirms that the 1975 EC (Common Market) WAS a political union

As confirmed by the official 1975 “No” campaign leaflet Frequently EUphobes insist that in 1975 the UK public was deceived about whether the European Community was a political union or not. We know that Harold Wilson made it quite clear … Continue reading

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What the No campaign said in the 1975 Referendum leaflet.

1975 Referendum NO campaign leaflet

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What the Yes campaign said in the 1975 Referendum leaflet.

1975 Referendum YES campaign leaflet

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Grassroots or Astroturfing – the contradiction of a grassroots movement led by public figures.

The term “grassroots” is often abused. Frequently politicians use it to curry favour with their electorate. The term was coined at the beginning of the 20th century in the USA. It referred to organisations driven by ordinary people working together … Continue reading

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What the Government said about the EU in the 1975 Referendum leaflet.

The pamphlet produced by the Government in 1975 is interesting reading. 1975 Referendum Government

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Labour Leave get their facts wrong by Hugo Dixon

  Labour Leave get their facts wrong Posted on January 21, 2016 by Sam Ashworth-Hayes The ‘Labour Leave’ campaign launched yesterday, putting a leaflet titled “6 reasons to leave the EU” at the top of their new website. With seven bullet … Continue reading

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The whole is worth more than the sum of the parts.

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The EU is not just about economics.

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What is the Leavers’ alternative to the EU?

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The alternative to being a member of the EU is what?

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