Britain in the European Union

Keerin · 25th February 2008, 01:53 PM

BBC NEWS | Politics | Clegg pushes 'in or out' EU vote

"The time has come for a referendum on whether Britain should stay in the EU, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has said. "

what do you think about britain in the eu?

personally, I wouldn't be happy if we werent part of the eu and I'd be looking to leave the country if it looked like we were gonna leave the EU.

johnny? · 25th February 2008, 02:01 PM

Of course we should be in the EU, it helps us progress as a community of different cultures and drives forward our society.

Scotland has it's own identity but is part of the UK, I don't see why the UK can't be part of the EU yet retain it's own culture and traditions while embracing new ones.
As long as we retain our the ability to govern ourselves, it's not a problem.

kj · 25th February 2008, 09:06 PM

That's one of the most one-sided polls on the site I reckon.

njw · 25th February 2008, 09:34 PM

Good. I'd be worried if it were any other way.

Keerin · 25th February 2008, 09:57 PM

I honestly don't understand why anyone would not want Britain to be in the European Union, unless your main source of world news and politics is The Sun.

Vikrum · 3rd March 2008, 11:56 PM

Sadly that is the case for many people.

Thee Alex · 3rd April 2008, 01:30 PM

Who are the idiots which voted 'no'?

RealR · 3rd April 2008, 04:36 PM

So long as we don't take on the "Euro"... Poundstretcher just wouldn't be the same again.

Keerin · 3rd April 2008, 04:50 PM

I'd be quite happy to have the Euro currency in Britain, although I am admittedly naive (sp) on the subject of economics.

Vikrum · 6th April 2008, 11:09 AM

We're missing out on some pretty big investment by not being in the Euro. It'd improve the British economy dramatically. People are still scare-mongered by the ERM, which is pretty sad, really. Good on you, Daily Mirror.

Thebigyin04 · 6th April 2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikrum

We're missing out on some pretty big investment by not being in the Euro. It'd improve the British economy dramatically. People are still scare-mongered by the ERM, which is pretty sad, really. Good on you, Daily Mirror.

do you mean using the Euro for currency ? or being in the european union ? if its the latter i agree entirely.

1010011010 · 6th April 2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thee Alex

Who are the idiots which voted 'no'?

Just click on the "2" and it tells you.

Vikrum · 6th April 2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thebigyin04

do you mean using the Euro for currency ? or being in the european union ? if its the latter i agree entirely.

Both.
SInce the Euro was introduced, Britain has lost a hella lot of overseas investment, as it's 'safer' for corporations to set up within the Eurozone where they don't have to deal with fluctuating exchange rates etc.
I don't have any stats to hand just now, but it is certainly significant.

AlanG · 6th April 2008, 01:39 PM

I would be interested in some statistics as its a pretty bold claim to make

View Poll Results: Do you want Britain to remain a member of the EU?
Yes	36	90.00%
No	2	5.00%
Undecided	2	5.00%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

25th February 2008, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Keerin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: probably work Posts: 5,754 Band: Welcome Home, Explorer; Vulsellum; Altruist	Britain in the European Union BBC NEWS \| Politics \| Clegg pushes 'in or out' EU vote "The time has come for a referendum on whether Britain should stay in the EU, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has said. " what do you think about britain in the eu? personally, I wouldn't be happy if we werent part of the eu and I'd be looking to leave the country if it looked like we were gonna leave the EU.

25th February 2008, 09:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 13,273 Band: A band of merry men	That's one of the most one-sided polls on the site I reckon. __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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AlanG ModSword +5 of Editing Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dundee Posts: 3,249	I would be interested in some statistics as its a pretty bold claim to make __________________ Ernie Ross - "I'm not a rent-a-quote MP" 10 Sep 04 Ernie Ross being a rent-a-quote MP 23 Jul 04

25th February 2008, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnny? Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,509	Of course we should be in the EU, it helps us progress as a community of different cultures and drives forward our society. Scotland has it's own identity but is part of the UK, I don't see why the UK can't be part of the EU yet retain it's own culture and traditions while embracing new ones. As long as we retain our the ability to govern ourselves, it's not a problem.

25th February 2008, 09:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
njw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: DD1 Posts: 8,034	Good. I'd be worried if it were any other way.

25th February 2008, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Keerin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: probably work Posts: 5,754 Band: Welcome Home, Explorer; Vulsellum; Altruist	I honestly don't understand why anyone would not want Britain to be in the European Union, unless your main source of world news and politics is The Sun.

3rd March 2008, 11:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vikrum Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dundee Posts: 278	Sadly that is the case for many people.

3rd April 2008, 01:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Thee Alex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 3,595 Band: Thee Moths, Wülfstabber, Explosions and Screaming, Catface, DJ Wrong Homer, Señor Citizen, Thee Infinite Golden Universe, Sports, WRRRMS, former member of Lipsick!	Who are the idiots which voted 'no'?

3rd April 2008, 04:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
RealR Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,123 Band: They are make believe	So long as we don't take on the "Euro"... Poundstretcher just wouldn't be the same again.

3rd April 2008, 04:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Keerin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: probably work Posts: 5,754 Band: Welcome Home, Explorer; Vulsellum; Altruist	I'd be quite happy to have the Euro currency in Britain, although I am admittedly naive (sp) on the subject of economics.

6th April 2008, 11:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Vikrum Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dundee Posts: 278	We're missing out on some pretty big investment by not being in the Euro. It'd improve the British economy dramatically. People are still scare-mongered by the ERM, which is pretty sad, really. Good on you, Daily Mirror.