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I worry about a Brexit

As a young person on the cusp of setting up a professional life, the threat of a British exit from the EU is very worrying indeed. I am in my twenties and have grown up with the notion that as … Continue reading

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Two countries at opposite ends of Europe

Slightly more than 70 years ago two countries at opposite ends of Europe stood firm against a culture, a force, which ran contrary not only to their national interests and democratic instincts but their perception of what was acceptable. Those … Continue reading

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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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HSBC move – because of the UK’s EU uncertainties and the first of many?

The news that HSBC is conducting a review of where it should be headquartered has perhaps inevitably been taken as a sign that the uncertainties about whether the UK will remain in the EU. But is this actually the case? … Continue reading

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The Butterfly Effect – “Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee” – thanks Muhammad Ali!

The anti-EU voices are setting the political agenda in the UK and are managing to do so without mentioning the EU much, if at all, during the current election campaign. Politicians, through complacency and/or lack of political competence, are following … 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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