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Single market economy - Does this even need an explanation...?
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Doesn't need political integration.
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No war - Perhaps the biggest thing, thanks to the EU there hasn't been a major war in Europe since WW2.
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This isn't attributable to the EU. There's no appetite for war between European Nations. Not to mention our nuclear deterrent.
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Open borders - With one passport you can travel anywhere around Europe without being stopped, so much easier when traveling.
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This is probably the ONE useful thing I can think of.
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Give's us a powerful unified voice - When the EU speaks as one at the UN it gets things done quicker than just a small island speaking out.
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Britiain already has a strong presence on the international stage - a permanent seat on the UN Security council, leading member of NATO, our armed forces are one of the most powerful in the world...
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Funding for thousands of projects - The EU has pumped millions into projects all across Europe, which have improved people's lives no end.
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Every £1 the EU spends in the UK costs the UK £2.60. We pay far more into the EU than we get back out.
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European Court of Justice - Protects our rights. For instance, the recent ruling declaring that ISPs cannot track what people download.
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It has equally made rulings that are absurd and against the UK's national interest - eg. Factortame.
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