The largest specific problem the EU created was unfettered, illegal immigration. There was no adequate attention given to external EU borders. Countries like Greece and Italy were just left to foot the bill of EU decisions by themselves. Hardly a supportive EU. Illegal immigrants will cost billions to deal with - if they are ever dealt with at all. When you consider it - no immigrants came straight to the UK - unless they could afford a direct flight. They came through other EU countries that failed to deal with them adequately.
One of the main issues with the EU is the lack of flexibility. So, whereas as government may want to invest in industry, or even protect an industry vital to an area, EU law will not allow it. So Corbyn would not be able to recreate BR for example. There has to be privitisation and competition. In the UK this was largely policy anyway but British Aerospace and other companies have faced issues with EU investigations into government investment. Funny how it was fine when Renault and Citroen were subsidised - like much of French industry. Another EU problem, one rule for Germany and France - another for everyone else. Put up with it or face a fine. As I have already stated, with EU proposals to tax The City of London 22c for every transaction, what choice does the UK really have?
The EU have also have quantitive easing - printing money for no reason, on no basis. They contributed hugely to the first financial crisis and will be a huge factor in the next one. Whereas, I agreed with the EU initially, especially with its 'equality for all Europeans' rhetoric, it was not long before it became an incredibly Draconian institution that was solely interested on imposing financial and economic restraints on its members - it's weaker members such as Greece, Italy, Spain and Portugal in particular. Frankly, the people of Spain and Greece at the very least deserve an EU referendum, but of course they cannot have it as they could vote the 'wrong' way.

Edited by ASCPFC (31 Jul 2018 11.40am)

Red and Blue Army!

That's entirely correct it was Mrs May as Home Secretary who decided not to use that option.

The EU is more democratic in practice than us as it reacts to pressure from its members.

Consequently we are seeing these changes to freedom of movement, and especially immigration where countries are determining their own quotas and have been reducing already.

How ironic that the UK will probably be the only country left with ever increased immigration.

For those who would vote Brexit “for their kids”, please remember 73% of 18-24 year olds voted remain.

When you consider the points made by 'Rudi', they're obviously stupid.

Buy Litecoin.

Haha. Yeah...the same “kids” that have one through the brainwashing of University system.

PALACE TILL I DIE!!!

or maybe they've received a better education? That's the whole point of further education.

Many EU citizens who live in the UK also have young families and they manage just fine. What's the problem for the equivalent British? I think it's that they expect too much too soon rather than plan long term. I've lived and worked in several other EU countries and what I've experienced is that young people don't have the same material demands as their peers in the UK. For example, there's no big demand to buy property, people generally rent until their 30's or 40s and have a nice life doing so. They don't expect to have fancy car, just something basic as a means of transport. Plenty of other similar differences in expectations which makes them much happier as they get less disappointed.

Edited by europalace (31 Jul 2018 7.30pm)

Yeah, the fruit rotted on the trees and the vegetables lay decomposing in the fields before we joined the EU.

To be honest, I don't know how we as a country survived, let alone prospered, before Europe.

One of the very best things about Brexit is how it so utterly pisses off people like you.

Seconded.

It was also the best thing about Trump winning.....I mean I'm not a republican but god.....when you see who were most annoyed about Trump winning....You just knew that Trump was a necessary brake on madness.

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