I see it as a social v economic argument

the EU has more progressive and left-wing social policy than the UK in its promotion welfare state and other individual rights. So it does act as a check on the Tories in that respect.

But, on the other hand, it is driven by right-wing neo-libeal capitalist economic theory. It creates an environment for big business and multinationals to thrive through use of cheap labour and free trade.

Ultimately, the economic environment that the EU creates harms the status of working class people more than the welfare benefits and work directives help them.

Any true socialists should really be voting out - and should also be appalled that no-one from the Labour Party or the main trade unions has offered a credible voice to support Brexit from a non right-wing/anti immigration perspective.

Posted By: Mecagoenti on June 15th 2016 at 18:29:58

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This is EXACTLY what proth was saying yesterday (General Chat) - Old Git, Jun 15, 17:38:58
- Someone on ROF (or here) described it as the closest we can ever get to a revolution (n/m) (General Chat) - CWC, Jun 15, 20:57:25
- Spot on (n/m) (General Chat) - yellowman, Jun 15, 19:03:40
- If I changed my name to Evans, nobody would know about my family and we're immigrants..... (General Chat) - DrDublin, Jun 15, 17:56:57
  - Oh don't get me started on the supposed democratic deficit (General Chat) - CWC, Jun 15, 21:09:24
  - you and me both Dubs (though i'd rather we chose a different surname to the ticket tout fr (General Chat) - Ralf Scrampton, Jun 15, 20:25:30
- Seems to be what pretty much everyone was saying yesterday (General Chat) - mr carra, Jun 15, 17:51:45
  - Agreed (n/m) (General Chat) - Larry Hagman, Jun 15, 18:46:24
  - I see it as a social v economic argument (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 15, 18:29:58
    - The UK virtually invented free trade. That?s not going to change. (General Chat) - Verity Lines, Jun 15, 21:05:25
    - Good points (n/m) (General Chat) - Basingstoke_Canary, Jun 15, 19:44:19
    - This bit.. (General Chat) - South_West_Canary, Jun 15, 18:42:16
      - I think some certainly support Brexit (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 15, 18:47:19
        
        Several labour MPs have. Corbyn supports remain (General Chat) - South_West_Canary, Jun 15, 19:16:16
    - good for you (General Chat) - Tombs, Jun 15, 18:33:35
      - that's a bit of an attention seeking post (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 15, 18:38:57
        
        bore off (n/m) (General Chat) - Tombs, Jun 15, 18:42:56
        
        ... (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, Jun 15, 18:47:50
        
        ... (General Chat) - Tombs, Jun 15, 18:49:08
- i don't think that i will never get tired of the brexit debate it'll be a shame when it's (General Chat) - Tombs, Jun 15, 17:46:01
  - Well it did chime with old prothers (General Chat) - Old Git, Jun 15, 20:20:59
  - It will never be over. (n/m) (General Chat) - Huge Small, Jun 15, 18:04:50
    - for you (n/m) (General Chat) - Tombs, Jun 15, 18:11:17
  - Be nothing to talk about again Mr Tombs. The Sound of Silence de de de dar. (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, Jun 15, 17:48:40
    - loads of other things to talk about (General Chat) - Tombs, Jun 15, 17:55:25
      - Twas my point sir! Let's get it over with for good or worse. Also doesn't the vote... (General Chat) - DrDublin, Jun 15, 18:03:28
        
        ah right i see now, good work (n/m) (General Chat) - Tombs, Jun 15, 18:12:48
        
        :( Tired Mr Tombs? (n/m) (General Chat) - DrDublin, Jun 15, 20:01:30

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