It must be noted that the union does not imply any real powers for the central gov't. I support a ceremonial head of state for the union with weaker powers than the articles of confederation gave the original federal American gov't.
The benefits are that the UK is just about the perfect size for joint defence and strategic endeavours, which need not be under the control of any central gov't, rather they could be the result of joint discussions between the UK nations. The same goes for diplomacy and foreign affairs.
And we are the perfect size to have free movement and completely open borders.
The UK is in the end best to see off the EU and the US but does not imply many powers at all for any central gov't.
Personally I favour regionalisation and subsidiarity but that is a different story.
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