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reg · 23-01-2008, 04:48 PM

I agree with the statement Below lets have a debate now and a referendum on the UKs EU membership in which I would campaign to come out.

Tories confused over EU treaty - Clegg
21 January 2008

Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has written to David Cameron demanding clarification of the Conservative Party’s stance on the EU treaty.

Commenting, Nick Clegg said:

"The argument over a referendum on the treaty is being used as a smokescreen to hide the real issue of whether we want to be part of the EU or not.

"The Government has become terrified of making the case for Europe, whilst the Tories are using the debate over a treaty as an excuse to retreat into old-school euroscepticism.

"David Cameron appears to have become confused over the differences that do exist between this treaty and the previous draft constitution. Until he explains what the Conservatives would propose to do if this treaty were rejected his position makes no logical sense.

"This treaty deserves a full debate, which is why it would be wrong to prevent it from reaching a second reading in Parliament.

"The time has come for us to have an open discussion about the future of Britain’s relationship with Europe. That means a referendum with one simple question: do we want to be in or out of the EU?

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23-01-2008, 04:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
reg Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 100	I agree with the statement Below lets have a debate now and a referendum on the UKs EU membership in which I would campaign to come out. Tories confused over EU treaty - Clegg 21 January 2008 Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has written to David Cameron demanding clarification of the Conservative Party’s stance on the EU treaty. Commenting, Nick Clegg said: "The argument over a referendum on the treaty is being used as a smokescreen to hide the real issue of whether we want to be part of the EU or not. "The Government has become terrified of making the case for Europe, whilst the Tories are using the debate over a treaty as an excuse to retreat into old-school euroscepticism. "David Cameron appears to have become confused over the differences that do exist between this treaty and the previous draft constitution. Until he explains what the Conservatives would propose to do if this treaty were rejected his position makes no logical sense. "This treaty deserves a full debate, which is why it would be wrong to prevent it from reaching a second reading in Parliament. "The time has come for us to have an open discussion about the future of Britain’s relationship with Europe. That means a referendum with one simple question: do we want to be in or out of the EU? ""