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Author:  pcernie [ Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Tory MP Adam Afriyie tries to force early EU referendum
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24417670

Is this guy a patsy or what's the deal? Have they tried to convince him he'll be the next PM? :)
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tory MP Adam Afriyie tries to force early EU referendum
pcernie wrote:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24417670

Is this guy a patsy or what's the deal? Have they tried to convince him he'll be the next PM? :)

I think that he thinks it will get him a job somewhere.


Quote:
"By having a referendum in 2014, it gives us 12 months to renegotiate," he said. "But more than that, it kick-starts negotiations."

EU member states would need to "accommodate" British demands for reforms "if they wish us to remain", he added.

He argued: "I think it strengthens the prime minister's hand."

The MP said 80% of people wanted a referendum, and more than 50% of people wanted a referendum this side of the election.

"British businesses need certainty," he said.

Doing absolutely nothing is also as certain.
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