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Subject: UK referendum on EU Constitution

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Jim (Canada)

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Date Posted: 15:38:53 10/29/04 Fri

Jack Straw has announced that there will probably be a referendum on the EU Constitution in Britain in early 2006. This gives us just over a year to mobilise our position and get the message out that there is a British alternative to Europe. Our future, for Britain, depends entirely on this referendum. If the 'yes' side wins, we are sunk and we will have to go with a federation of only Canada, Australia and New Zealand. However, if the 'no' side wins, then this will open up an opportunity for us. We must get ready for this - all of us, not just the UK people.

One good thing, is that a Yougov poll shows that the majority of British people prefer the Conservative position on Europe, even if they vote Labour. This is encouraging. A strong 'no' vote will be a big boost to get a campaign for the FC started. Right now, we have a year to work on securing a 'no' vote in Britain - which is no assured thing. Our future depends on it. We must concentrate on this vital first step.

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Author: Roberdin [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 16:03:48 10/29/04 Fri We need to step up our activies; word of mouth will not be sufficient to make ourselves widespread in the next year. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Politics, not geography
Author: Roberdin [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:56:31 10/29/04 Fri So is Iceland. We are referring to political organisation here, not geographical entities. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Word of Mouth [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 23:44:09 10/29/04 Fri Britain is in Europe, or did the tectonic plates shift? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]