[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Chris

I think Merkel is right. Freedom of movement isn't one of the many wonderful aspects of EU membership that have been foisted on us since we joined. It is one of the founding principles. We can't say we didn't know about it and we can't reasonably seek an exemption from it whilst still remaining a member of the EU.

The pathway is now very clear. We cannot remain in the EU; all we can do is invoke Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon, announcing our intention to leave and compelling the other member states to negotiate our post-membership relationship with the EU. Only with a bespoke, negotiated associate membership can we hope to regain control of our borders.

That would get my vote.

I am just waiting for how Dave will word his U turn on not paying the money grab from the EU. We have no choice but to pay it and no matter how he stamps his feet or bangs his hands on tables he will pay it. I think we will have a lot more UKIP Mp's this time next year and a lot less Tory Mp's.