Reckless gamble with UK's future
Finally, the Prime Minister has given his much-trailed speech on Europe.
He will have satisfied no-one; though initially enthusiastic, the eurosceptics in his own party will only ultimately be happy when Britain is out of the EU.
And he has ignored the advice from people as diverse as Lord Heseltine, Sir Richard Branson, and President Barack Obama, who have warned him of his reckless gamble with Britain's future.
Above all, he will not have satisfied people in the East Midlands; local people worried about the state of our economy, worried about their jobs and the future of their children, as our economy stagnates.
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Because, in a vain attempt to appease members in his own party, the Prime Minister has actually put our country at risk, creating years of economic uncertainty that will put investment and jobs at risk – just at the time when we need them most.
Sadly, it seems we have a British prime minister sleepwalking towards exit from Europe, knowing he is letting down the national interest, but too weak to do anything about it.
Of course, there is much that needs fixing within the EU, but Labour MEPs believe we are more likely to get a good deal for the UK by negotiating sensibly, rather than by trying to blackmail other countries with the threat of exit unless our demands are met.
Glenis Willmott, East Midlands MEP, Labour.
6 Comments
by dontbelieveit
Saturday, January 26 2013, 8:05PM
“I hear all the rhetoric from Cameron about what he may try to re-negotiate the terms for the the UK but even if he gets to put these within a referendum the one major aspect that seems to be ignored is the control of our borders from Europe. In the meantime year on year out our island is being swamped by immigration and unless this is stopped the vote will be insignificant”
by 4_Stroke
Saturday, January 26 2013, 10:20AM
“Eastonian.. I think this a brilliant ploy by the Conservatives. Come election time the major issue will become the EU vote. Labour will be forced to make a definitive statement on whether it supports a referendum. If it does not then the election will then focus around the vote on EU membership. Pure genius!”
by Eastonian
Saturday, January 26 2013, 9:29AM
“This is no more than a ploy by Cameron and a deflection from the real task that still lies ahead; reducing the massive inherited deficit.
The Conservatives have to win the next General Election outright for this referendum to take place and that might not be as easy as he and others think.
As for ignoring Heseltine, Branson & Obama; Heseltine has seen the best of his political days, Branson believes he is still the new whizz-kid on the block and how often are we accused of cosying up to Obama and the Americans and when we don't there is still outrage?!!
Best advice is; forget the claptrap and wait until the result of the next General Election is known before everyone gets in a lather about it as it may never happen.”
by powellp
Friday, January 25 2013, 12:27PM
“@Rod52
With the release of papers and the minutes of meetings from various government departments under the thirty year rule it has become apparent that it never was going to be just a trading community, as we were misslead into beleiving. The intention always has been for a politcal union supernational state.”
by 4_Stroke
Friday, January 25 2013, 11:24AM
“quote... "Of course, there is much that needs fixing within the EU"
We here that a lot from Pro-EU supporters. The problem is none of them seem to want to put any detail to that.
If you want us to back an EU future how bout actually admitting what's wrong and stating what you are going to do about it. All we get is this rather intelligence insulting scare mongering
I think Gleins is probably more worried about their gravy train getting derailed.”
by Rod52
Friday, January 25 2013, 10:05AM
“The original concept of a trading community has been completely lost with many EU politicians 'hell-bent' now on a European super state, where a 'one fits all' policy tries to prevail. It is, and always will be a fatally flawed objective, and unless EU politicians start to see sense, I predict the poverty and unrest that can be witnessed throughout Spain and Greece will spread across the whole of the EU! Those on the EU 'gravy train' seem totally unwilling to accept any responsibility for their continual failures and the consequences for their citizens! I wonder why?”