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Originally Posted by Sephiroth
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Unfortunately, I can't read the whole article, just the beginning bit. Does it mention this from the 1970 Conservative Party Manifesto;
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If we can negotiate the right terms, we believe that it would be in the long-term interest of the British people for Britain to join the European Economic Community, and that it would make a major contribution to both the prosperity and the security of our country. The opportunities are immense. Economic growth and a higher standard of living would result from having a larger market.
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Or the fact that the UK had a referendum 2 years after accession where 67% of the votes went for continuing membership?
Or the fact that the politicians who wanted to leave the EEC included Michael Foot, Tony Benn and Barbara Castle while Margaret Thatcher and 249 out of 275 Conservative MPs voted to remain in a free vote?