[Mr K]

Referendums are a complete waste of time. Politicians will only hold them if they're guaranteed to win. However I suspect the question won't be as simplistic as 'in' or 'out'; but will give the govt. leeway not to change anything, except hopefully boost their popularity and say 'we tried to negotiate a new deal as instructed but couldn't'.

Regardless of the result all this uncertainty is going to hurt the country badly for years as companies choose to invest elsewhere. All for the political gain.

The rest of Europe care less than we think if we're in or out, we're increasingly insignificant.