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Originally Posted by another_clean_sheet
You are incorrect as they are not self governing except in certain areas. They have no responsibiity for foreign policy (and also defence though that is irrevelant to the discussion) which is why UK government deals with the EU.
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Yes, I agree. However, membership of the EU and the opportunity to have a vote in that forum is something of a diminished asset compared to their present influence. Such things as a proportion of the vote in H of C?
EU: Numbers of possible opponents? Inbuilt cabals? A propensity of 'yes/no men'? No comparison of the democratic principle?