I achknowledge the EU budget has previously set parameters. Of course it does you simpleton. The fact of the matter is, he negotiated a reduction in the overall budget which was not significant enough to make any noticeable impact on the UK contribution. Knowing the situation you're entering...
Yes. I think it is a good thing and I fully support it BUT every member needs to integrate and pull roughly in the same direction. The UK has rarely seemed to want to do this and is generally at odds with the EU. I have had enough of the UK fannying around; so either put up or shut up and leave...
Not sure exactly but I am guessing it will have to be before the election as his in/out vote is based on these new terms.
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No. It's his spinning of the deal which annoys me. The EU budget has been reduced but not enough to make UK contributions reduce. How's that a victory? It's a bit like Merkel wanting 20k for her second hand Merc, asking for 25 and Dave "successfully" negotiating her down to 20 ie Merkel gets...