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11 reasons why the UK should stay in Europe

An article by Dr Julian Keogh posted here from his own blog Dr Keogh’s thoughts Whatever the outcome of David Cameron’s negotiations with other European leaders regarding our future relationship with Europe, I am a firm believer we should stay. Here … Continue reading

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EU Referendum Bill – second reading

Interesting debate on the EU referendum bill, principal players were disappointing, except for Hilary Benn who had an inspired few moments but failed to capitalise on his advantage. There were some impressive maiden speeches from MPs across the spectrum , … Continue reading

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What’s The Point Of The Referendum?

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Yasmin Ali David Cameron is a short term thinker and a risk-taker; characteristics also shared by investment bankers.  We can only understand his strange and shifting positions on the EU referendum if we understand … Continue reading

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10 tips for Britain’s Yes campaign

There is no contradiction between being pro-EU and a proud Brit, Scot, Welsh or northern Irish By GARETH HARDING – BRUSSELS, 29th May Be patriotic Don’t allow the ‘No’ campaign to turn the European Union referendum vote into a Britain versus … Continue reading

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Why the EU needs Britain as much as Britain needs the EU.

Following on from my piece about Britain’s Love/Hate relationship with Europe this piece from the EUObserver Why the EU needs Britain as much as Britain needs the EU explores some of the same ground and explains why we can’t do without one … Continue reading

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Reflections from France – 50 shades of Brexit?

Some people take the extreme stances on the consequences of a Brexit; “we will lose everything” or “nothing will change, other arrangements will be put in place”. The scaremongers say that pensions WILL be frozen, we WILL be disowned by the … Continue reading

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