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Most countries' leaders accept that if there was a vote, the electorate would reject the Lisbon Treaty. Why do you think there is this public reluctance to the Treaty?
Submitted by: dominic | 22 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Politics | Report |
The Irish have said no to the Lisbon treaty as have all countries who've been given an opportunity to vote (albeit on a slightly different version) and now the Poles have said they won't sign. Is the ... Show more »The Irish have said no to the Lisbon treaty as have all countries who've been given an opportunity to vote (albeit on a slightly different version) and now the Poles have said they won't sign. Is the Treaty dead? Show less »
Submitted by: dominic | 19 votes for this..
What would a government have to do following a 'NO' vote on the treaty? How much would it cost us and how would it affect our competiveness, wealth and security?
Submitted by: evenhand | 15 votes for this..
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Saying ‘No’ to Europe would minimise Britain's economic clout, which is based on trade with Europe. Non-EU member states like Switzerland or Norway have to pay hundreds of millions of Euros to the EU ... Show more »Saying ‘No’ to Europe would minimise Britain's economic clout, which is based on trade with Europe. Non-EU member states like Switzerland or Norway have to pay hundreds of millions of Euros to the EU for the right to trade. Their laws have to be in conformity with EU norms. The UK outside the EU would be without influence on the world stage and would be lose all the inward investment that comes here because we are in Europe. Show less »
Saying ‘No’ to Europe would minimise Britain's economic clout, which is based on trade with Europe. Non-EU member states like Switzerland or Norway have to pay hundreds of millions of Euros to the EU for the right to trade. Their laws have to be in conformity with EU norms. The UK outside the EU would be without influence on the world stage and would be lose all the inward investment that comes here because we are in Europe.
In your opinion, what are the major ways that this Reform Treaty will benefit Britain?
Submitted by: Macpherson | 22 votes for this..
0 comments | Topic: Politics |
Britain will have more influence if we speak with, for, and through 26 other member states in the EU. Britain has always been weak when isolated, as today's Conservatives want, and stronger when the UK... Show more »Britain will have more influence if we speak with, for, and through 26 other member states in the EU. Britain has always been weak when isolated, as today's Conservatives want, and stronger when the UK has united with partners and allies in Europe for democracy, peace, freedom and social justice. Show less »
There are winners and losers in everything- who loses in the UK from a bigger and politically closer-knit EU? And what policies do you have to help them?
Submitted by: evenhand | 16 votes for this..
I see no loss to the UK from having our ideas, vision and values incorporated in the Lisbon Treaty. The losers are the isolationists, protectionists, UKIP and Conservatives who want to detach the UK from... Show more »I see no loss to the UK from having our ideas, vision and values incorporated in the Lisbon Treaty. The losers are the isolationists, protectionists, UKIP and Conservatives who want to detach the UK from having power and influence in European affairs Show less »
I see no loss to the UK from having our ideas, vision and values incorporated in the Lisbon Treaty. The losers are the isolationists, protectionists, UKIP and Conservatives who want to detach the UK from having power and influence in European affairs
Can you understand a public loss of faith in the current Government, considering many felt, when voting, they were promised a referendum on any document as major as the Reform Treaty?
Submitted by: Macpherson | 17 votes for this..
In 2004, Tony Blair offered a referendum on the now defunct Constitution. It was killed by the French and Dutch voters in a referendum in 2005. The Lisbon Treaty is completely different. It is of... Show more »In 2004, Tony Blair offered a referendum on the now defunct Constitution. It was killed by the French and Dutch voters in a referendum in 2005. The Lisbon Treaty is completely different. It is of less significance than the Single European Act or the Maastricht Treaty, which the Conservative government rightly submitted to Parliament for ratification. The UK has always ratified treaties in Parliament and it would be wrong to betray parliamentary sovereignty on this treaty Show less »
In 2004, Tony Blair offered a referendum on the now defunct Constitution. It was killed by the French and Dutch voters in a referendum in 2005.
The Lisbon Treaty is completely different. It is of less significance than the Single European Act or the Maastricht Treaty, which the Conservative government rightly submitted to Parliament for ratification. The UK has always ratified treaties in Parliament and it would be wrong to betray parliamentary sovereignty on this treaty
Could you give me three understandable ways in which the Lisbon Treaty will improve the quality of my life and that of my children, by making us richer, safer, healthier and happier?
Submitted by: Londontowner | 15 votes for this..
The new Treaty strengthen provisions for combating crime, increasing safety standards in food and the environment, and allowing people to be themselves, not dictated to by outside religious, homophobic... Show more »The new Treaty strengthen provisions for combating crime, increasing safety standards in food and the environment, and allowing people to be themselves, not dictated to by outside religious, homophobic or patriarchal forces. But being rich, safe and happy is for each individual to work at. No government, no UN, no EU can replace the responsibility of the individual to take decisions to improve the quality of his or her own life. Show less »
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