As i have said in previous postings regarding this declaration that UKIP signed, i do not see any problem. Quite the opposite.
It is no use refusing to recognise the authoirity of the EU, it DOES have authority even though we despise it. So when an opportunity arises which can advance the eurosceptic cause by supporting subsidiarity then i think UKIP has a responsibility to support it on the basis it reduces the power of the EU.
All i see from this declaration is that we have won more allies in the form of PIN and showed that UKIP will stannd up for Britain by supporting measures which increase subsidiarity.
I think the Times article is not helpful, but does at least make it clear why the declaration was supported - subsidiarity not offices!
If Roger Knapman had any sense at all he would keep quiet. He will have the opportunity to stand down as an MEP in 2009 and can then simmer quitely.
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