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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter
I don't think EU elections are too bad a thing, nobody will be forced to use their vote if they Don't want to. If they hold them at the same time as the forthcoming council elections, it won't be too much money that is wasted.
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The EU elections are a massive headache for everyone. The EU hates it because they've already allocated the seats and it's a real mess if then leave having appointed MEPs.
Leavers should also hate them not just because it's the EU Parliament but if we do end up participating then suddenly there is a lack of urgency from both sides. The EU no longer have a pressing need to get us out on time and we've already got MEPs and missed the original deadline so a 'what's another few months'? syndrome might kick in.
The people that would love participating in the EU elections is the People's Vote campaign because suddenly the time will be there. In fact participating in the EU elections is now a requirement for a referendum to take place.