More Than Twice The Size

I am not exactly the biggest fan of the EU, but its new system of financial regulation will at least expose the failure of our own politicians to devise a British one.

The hysteria of the City-loving Tories' media allies is jaw-dropping from people who claim to believe in minimal government involvement in the economy. Never mind to believe, as I do, in national sovereignty and in proper immigration controls. If their party also made any pretence to believe in agriculture, manufacturing (still more than twice the size of the entire financial services sector) or small business, then the hypocrisy would be even worse.

The City is where the Tories' main jobs are, taking up most of their time and providing most of their income. That would not change in office. Nor are the other parties any different.

If, instead, you want to vote for national sovereignty, proper immigration controls, agriculture, manufacturing or small business, then you are in the same position as if you want to vote for grammar schools, or against the war in Afghanistan. You are going to have to make your own arrangements. We are going to have to make our own arrangements.