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I also believe if we leave the EU it WILL change, and for the better, for us all. We are not the only people fed up with faceless beaurocracy (can't spell that one!). Personally I am not against working within Europe and I feel sure we will continue to do so, but we must stand against unelected people imposing sometimes ridiculous regulations upon us all. The ordinary Dutch man-in-the-street feels the same, and (a surprise to me) apparently many French do as well.

London has had a string of hopeless mayors. Ken, you and now Sadiq with promises of grandeur that never eventuate.. Boris mate you do realise that over 50% of London's population, us included, were born overseas? Do you have any idea how destructive this will be to the city? I look around my workplace in central London and see many EU nationals, most of them were given jobs because we needed bi-lingual workers in the European market. Won't that be great if this labour pool dries up? Housing pressure in London may suddenly get affordable, but the house I've worked so hard for to buy will soon have negative equity thanks to your shortsightedness.

In fact Boris,Russia is not happy the way the EU is taking more and more of the countries that were USSR until fairly recently and they are worried that the land bordering them may allow the USA to get closer with their requirements.That to me is far more worrying than coming out.We are and will always be friends with Europe but we do not want to become a State within the United States of Europe.We wish to control our borders and have our own Govenment ,with our Queen the head of the Church,our friends in the commonwealth and our friends in Europe.,and to trade with the world.What is wrong with that?VOTE OUT.

When you consider Putin was the only one who stood up to ISIS, something is seriously wrong with your argument. Answering your points.

1. EU immigration to this country is less than outside EU immigration to this country and all immigration into the UK is controlled by the UK government. There is this thing called the British Border Force and the Home Office. So any failures are purely in the hands of the UK. Nothing to do with the EU.
2. The Living Wage should be renamed the Survival Wage, you can't live on £9 an hour in London, you can barely survive but Living Wage implies living. As for how, perhaps you should ask your business friends to stop hiring less qualified and cheaper staff instead of competent, qualified staff.
3. The European Court is a separate entity within the EU. Many laws passed by the European Court have helped countless UK citizens achieve the justice denied to them by the British courts which many years later even the British government accepted as fair. As for interference, again, there is none. European laws do not superseed (overpower) British laws, so any problem is entirely at the hands of UK government. Again, nothing to do with the EU.
4. No UK veto was given up. There was actually a written acceptance that "the UK is exempt from any future move towards further integration". That should be pretty clear to anyone who can read English.
5. Draged in? Made to pay? The EU funds many UK projects via both the ESF (European Social Fund) and the EDA (European Development Agency), both of which have poured countless millions into making the UK better in areas of the country constantly ignored by UK central government. Education has allowed for many free courses (Silver Surfers, ECDL, Numeracy, Literacy), these were funded by the ESF.

Amazing for a man who was Mayor of London, MP, Editor of some publication, (apparent) author, who seems unable to know any of these basic facts. I'm actually quite shocked that you didn't know any of this Boris. Very disappointing!

Remainers despise Boris because he is against their class consensus. I say what he is doing is noble and Churchillian. http://www.dailyglobe.co.uk/comment/next-lion-boris-johnson/

Don't worry Boris Johnson you call them the Bremainers and I call them the Hal in Half out team. They don't really passionately like the EU (They say so much), they don't fly the flag at their speeches. If they were really into the EU they would sign up for the full deal, Full integration, full monetary union, the Euro, Full open borders. They won't as they are half in half out, so much so the Germans, French and Italians no longer listen to their moans they take the money and do what they like with it. Vote for democracy, vote for the real deal, VOTE OUT!!

Boris - please keep up your great campaign. I just hope people won't be voting out of fear that if we leave the EU we're doomed. Utter rubbish of course, if ever there was a better time to leave the EU it's now. The remain campaign are clearly filled with bureaucrats and pen-pushers. There are too many socialists thinking about handouts if we remain. Money saved can go to NHS hospitals, better schooling, housing etc IN THE UK and not frittered away in over extended Europe.
Vote Leave as I will be voting too!

Boris excellent speech this morning. My husband and I are fully behind you and also would like to here someone explain the 5 bullets that you raise. I never thought I would live to see the day when my beloved tory party would stoop to such depths. They do not do themselves any favours. Mr Cameron is morphing into Flashman The class room bully. Continue with a clean fight.
It seems that 1 side is fighting their corner with bows and arrows whilst the other side has up to date military style weapons. People will not forget when election time cones round again.

The fact that Boris is not only a Conservative but also life long friends outside of politics with Cameron. ...says it all when he says..."Britain are and will be better off out of the EU" at last I feel that we have a politician that serves the leading party...that actually tells the truth...and doesnt support his parties leader in misdirection. ..lies...and fear mongering ty Boris

I voted for Cameron in last 2 elections and like those who voted for Blair starting to feel ashamed I did . Why have a referendum when one of the answers would lead to war terrorist attacks unemployment collapse of everything according to him ? IF TRUE and he really believed it then it was the most irresponsible act by a British PM I can remember. So it was that or he has lost the plot and needs medical attention or it a complete load of CR*P !

Bojo said that the EU's effort to run a defence policy caused real trouble in the Ukraine. No amount of bluster can change that.

I agree that the stay campaign are using fear, indeed cameroon has even said if we leave it will increase the chance of war, however, I have to disagree about Mr Ptins involvement in Ukraine without mentioning America and the EU financially and resource wise supporting a VERY extreme right wing Ukrainian government who do not recognise the right of citizens to speak the language of their birth. Do NOT believe what the media tells you!

I'm voting to leave the EU. Not because I'm a racist, not because I don't like Europeans. Not because I think we're wasting money. Not because I think we're mighty Britain and to hell with the rest of Europe. Not because, I think we don't need to work effectively with our EU partners.
I'm voting to leave, simply so we can gain control of our borders. And that has nothing to do with taking in refugees, which is a totally separate issue. We can still be compassionate, in or out of the EU.
I think it's sensible to control immigration. It's a no brainer, that our services and schools are over stretched because we can't plan building programmes, since we're don't know what our population will be from on year to the next.
And it's not hard to see how our green and pleasant land is going to become a building site (particually England) if this madness doesn't end. It might mean the break up of Great Britain but that's going to happen one day anyway, the SNP will see to that and it might mean we're slightly less well Off but money isn't everything and perhaps we'll be involved in less future Wars, not more as Cameron would have us believe.
There's nothing wrong with an economic trade block but a EU super state, does not appeal.
So I've made my mind up.
And I feel good 👍👌😀

If Cameron thinks being in the E .U.is so right for us why did he give us the referendum. The reason in my opinion is because he knew the people wanted one so he used it as a carrot to get elected . Politicians are only in it for themselves the people of thus country are not considered worthy of an opinion.

Cameron is getting more laughable everyday he should be booted out now for the disservice he is doing to both the UK and the Tory party.

Cameron has more or less stated that a Brexit would trigger a war (several sources claim he said WWIII) within Europe, I guess he means between the UK and EU members, then went on to say the EU are about "peace" and "stability"... Well, the way I see it, the UK have no interest in starting a war with any European country let alone with an EU member simply because we're not threatening any with military action, and in any case it will be highly illegal since all EU members and the UK are members of NATO, every member are forbidden to trigger military conflicts (war) with another member of the alliance, so I think the UK at least know their place in that regard. So, what's he saying? Are the EU members going start an highly illegal war... What for? What are their intentions? What 'exactly' are they going to do?...

Remainers, Cameron & Co., not the most thought-up lot. Clutching at straws springs to mind.

So Boris presents a forensic case for leaving.
Nails the remain camp for their disgusting comments about leave devotees as xenophobes and jingoistic.
Cameron persists with domesday scenario after domesday scenario.
Basically they are saying that the people of this country are now so submerged in the EU that a positive future on any level is impossible.
We are no longer capable of plotting our own course , after eons of trading as an individual sovereign country in 40 years all of our institutions and people have either lost or forgotten how to exist economically , militarily, judicially and politically with the rest of the planet, only the EU can do this for us from now on.
The whole premise of the remain campaigns argument is preposterous and insulting.
This country produces world class people in EVERY sphere of human activity.
We have amazing people from every background who can and will carry on sustaining and improving OUR country.
Boris must keep ramming our reasonable inclusive message all the way to June 23.
There is no question in my mind that he is correct.
He will and must be the next Tory leader.
We need inspiring Mavericks like him not doom and gloom merchants who seem to despise everything that this country stands for.
Paul

The Remain campaign are utterly desperate. They assumed at this point they would be 30% ahead in the polls, but with Brexit neck and neck with the Remain camp they are panicking. Their only response is not to tell us of the alleged great benefits of staying in, but ratcheting up the most scandalous fear campaign we have seen in the history of British politics. We will end up going to war if we prise ourselves from the political entity that is the EU? Seriously? Intelligent men can come out with that rubbish with a straight face? The Remain camp have disgraced themselves by their tactics, and their vacuous scare stories will only push people- thankfully- for the exit.

Boris is certainly the senior politician of our times. He needs ushering in to 10 Downing Street asap.

Boris get us out; and be the saviour of the nation alongside Nigel! ! We need the real politicians such as yourself to stand up for us and inform so many of what they don't currently know or understand. If we don't succeed at voting to leave, it's because so many are undecided and are not well informed. The 'in' campaign have very weak arguments and we need to focus not just on hearts and minds but ensuring we get the appropriate information out to everyone so they can make an informed decision.

I have said for quite a while that if the EU carries on expanding and disregarding the views of the people as they do presently, it will make war more likely as people are forced to be be one nation and some countries try to force others to toe the undemocratic line, look what happened in Greece. Secondly he mentioned those who died in the Second World War, they fought so we wouldn't be controlled by an unelected and unaccountable dictatorship which the EU is seriously becoming. Oh and one more thing for David I am currently on the Isle Of Man and they survive without being in the EU so how come he thinks we couldn't!

I have been a remain voter since this whole issue first arose, but I am finding it increasingly difficult to support a campaign which has so clearly lost all focus and reason. I am beginning to believe that the politicians supporting stay have little or no genuine argument to support their position. The level of attack and the ridiculous statements that they are coming out with make me wonder if they are secretly trying to undermine their own campaign.
I wish they would focus attention on pushing the Brexit campaigners to demonstrate why it will be better, how we can exit without it being an expensive disaster and substantiate their claims for freedom and prosperity.
Neither side has a compelling argument, which overcomes my concerns for the long term peace and prosperity of a continent, but Brexit are making all of the inspiring speeches right now.

Its obvious that EU meddling trying to make trade deals with the Ukrain, would make Russia nervous, resulting in the Russian action. The EU want to get as many countries involved in getting closer to the EU Super State, because it gives the unelected leaders more and more power. Czar Juncker will shortly be able to do what Stalin and Hitler never managed, which is, to Rule The World. What the people want, it to be discarded and ignored, for if you ask any questions, you are branded as 'Non European, which in a few years will land you in prison, after all, The Communist United States of Europe's unelected bureaucrats know best---and you better believe it or suffer the consequences.

It did seem the actions of a sinking man when DC misquoted 4 ex-WW2-servicemen by saying that staying in the EU experiment (my words) was what they fought for. Then the EU apologist and Remain spokesman on the Daily Politics program MP Tristram Hunt, (claimed he was a historian - what books he reads??) suggesting that without the UK in the EU the Germans would be parking their tanks on Paris lawns and we'd all be going to hell in a handcart. Idiot. I was not a out and out Leaver (and I'm still not) but I am moving quite fast in that direction. Robert Schuman will be turning in his grave.

Here is a list of some Independent Global financial institutions that have openly taken a position in favour of staying IN the EU: The International Monetary Fund IMF, the Bank of England , the EOCD

This is what the EOCD says in it's website about Brexit

By 2020, GDP would be over 3% smaller than otherwise (with continued EU membership), equivalent to a cost per household of GBP 2200 (in today’s prices). In the longer term, structural impacts would take hold through the channels of capital, immigration and lower technical progress. In particular, labour productivity would be held back by a drop in foreign direct investment and a smaller pool of skills. The extent of foregone GDP would increase over time. By 2030, in a central scenario GDP would be over 5% lower than otherwise – with the cost of Brexit equivalent to GBP 3200 per household (in today’s prices). The effects would be even larger in a more pessimistic scenario and remain negative even in the optimistic scenario. Brexit would also hold back GDP in other European economies, particularly in the near term resulting from heightened uncertainty would create about the future of Europe. In contrast, continued UK membership in the European Union and further reforms of the Single Market would enhance living standards on both sides of the Channel.‌

This is what the IMF said
If the 23 June referendum in the UK were to produce a vote in favour of leaving the EU, the IMF would expect negotiations on post-exit arrangements to be protracted, which it warned "could weigh heavily on confidence and investment, all the while increasing financial market volatility".
It also believes a UK exit from the EU would "disrupt and reduce mutual trade and financial flows" and restrict benefits from economic co-operation and integration, such as those resulting from economies of scale.
The No campaign can not provide one study by any independent financial institution that can provide advantages from coming out.
this is what Nigel said
https://www.facebook.com/StrongerInCampaign/videos/1156421154398207/

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On sovereign the OUT is saying that by coming out the UK will gain sovereignty, and to explain that they are deceiving people let's look at what is happening to countries outside the EU like Norway or Switzerland.
They both contribute towards the EU budget and access the EU market, in exchange for free movement of people and goods, they also accept the vast majority of the EU legislations.... so what would change if the UK accepted this approach.... not much but the UK would loose the power to vote and shape the new laws and also would loose the power to veto any future decision.
The Brexit is saying that however the UK could dictate terms with the EU being the 5th biggest Economy in the World and to put it in context this is the economic position of the other major countries in Europe
Germany 4th, UK 5th, France 6th and Italy 8th.
The EU as a whole is second only to the USA...and the UK is going to dictate terms?
I have attached an article that can explain in better that I can do.
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/oct/27/norway-eu-reality-uk-voters-seduced-by-norwegian-model

We pay, but have no say: that’s the reality of Norway’s ...
www.theguardian.com
A s a former foreign minister of Norway, I am following Britain’s debate about its future relationship with the European Union with great interest.

The OUT campaign says that the EU is not a democracy and that the UK has no power in the EU.
I have attached an explanation written by a friend on how the EU works
The EU is not a foreigner power, the UK is part of a union and shares the power on only certain issues.
The EU is not a government, since its members are sovereign nations and only 15 % of the UK legislation is by the EU. The UK’s sovereign parliament makes still most of its own legislation and has budgetary control over its household and is in control of its military, police, borders
The EU is an association of nations which works for the common good and at its core are the economic interests of its members.
There are also union within the union like Schengen or the Eurozone and not all the members of Schengen are also members of the Eurozone.
The UK ‘opted out’ of many EU agreements, which it believed were unsuitable for Britain, like the Social Charter, Schengen, Monetary Union, Areas of freedom, security and justice, the Charter of Fundamental Rights. More recently, ever closer union and the freedom of movement was restricted.
However, the EU follows certain principles of a modern democracy. There is a clear separation of Powers.
LEGISLATIVE
The elected and accountable members in the Council of Ministers make a proposals that becomes a white paper, which is subsequently debated, if the council has made a decisions it instructs the Commission to formulate a draft bill, the proposal is than scrutinized by the Council, the National Parliaments and the European parliament and passes or not.
The elected and accountable Members of the European Parliament can also initiate legislation and they veto ratify legislation.
There is also an ongoing consultation process between all parties.
We definitely have a democratic choice.
EXECUTIVE
The members of the European Commission are appointed by the above and are accountable to the above and can be dismissed by the above
The Commission main task is the implementation of EU legislation.
The Commission is also on request by the above preparing draft bills and amendments for pre-legislative scrutiny. The commission also makes proposals. (British civil services are doing the same thing).
The Commission doesn't make the decisions and the law.
(The Commission is also the scapegoat for everything including the failings by the UK’s National Governments)
JUDICIAL
The European Court of Justice is ensuring EU that law is interpreted and applied the same in every EU country; ensuring countries and EU institutions abide by EU law.
Not to be confused with European Court of Human Rights
Which falls under the Council of Europe, which is not part of the EU, which is a completely different and independent organisation with 47 member states

The EU has had a massive influence over UK employment law rights. The following were introduced by virtue of our membership of the EU, and are at risk if we leave or renegotiate our membership terms (this is not an exhaustive list):

• Minimum paid annual leave (now 28 days a year including bank holidays)

• Additional rights for agency and temporary workers and for part-time workers

• Current pregnancy and maternity leave rights

• Parental leave

• Working time (which includes a maximum of a 48-hour week unless you agree otherwise, and minimum rest breaks each day)

• Equal pay

• Anti-discrimination rules on race, sex, disability, age and sexual orientation

• Data protection rights

If Brexit wins we should expect an increase in grocery prices followed by an increase in Mortgage rates as this is the most effective weapon in the hand of the Bank of England to reduce prices also expect a reduction on holidays a reduction on parental leave an increase on working hours , the benefits of the OUT are based on overly optimistic and unrealistic hypothesis not backed by any independent financial institution ...are you willing to risk it all? I hope not.
Have a great day

It is you and your 'immigration' obsessed followers who do all the smearing Boris. They will not listen to all the experts in all walks of British life from trade unions, scientists, doctors, nurses, ex PM's of various colours, World leaders of America, India, Japan, and many others, the large majority of MP's of all colours et al because they don't like the way their pet bigotries are denied, so just dismiss everthing as 'lies' The PM has just brought up the real reason we originally joined the EU and is backed up by some wonderful old veterans who fought so that there may be no more war in Europe. That is what has happened. Germany and France have joined together, as has Poland, Holland and so many of the countries who freed themselves from Communism. The idea is to trade together and work for the good of all, and without it we may have had far more trouble in those countries when they left. As Churchill said we must be a community in Europe, and that is exactly what we are. We have enemies out side which is why we need the shared security, crime prevention and defence across Europe as well as the extra influence in NATO that gives us. And here's a smear, you are just a rather unpleasant opportunist who is using this referendum to oppose staying in, just so that you think it enhances your chance of being PM, appealing to the dinosaurs in your own party, and like Donald Trump, appealing to the least informed members of the easily led population. The EU is not anti democratic and your rendering in GERman was not funny, you really are pathetic.You don't amuse me, and I feel your father must be deeply ashamed of you. Lastly the refugee crisis is a frightening challenge for all of us, and we should not desert Europe in the search for a humane solution.

1. Employment legistlation....you yourself, have often argued about the benefits migrants have brought to the economy. Id argue...even forced miggration( slavery) was of benefit to the then economy? 2. The living wage is presently slowing the economy....and may continue to do so? 3. The EU court ideals are still young, and idealistically built with a humane buffer......which is no bad thing...given the actions of a said reich.4. An out...would likely, see a push for further and faster devolution to Scotland or unrest? very likely spreading to Nth Ireland, which cant then exclude/ignore a dominoe effect of the real possibility of Wales being a part of the discussion too? Not real...but very possible disarray.( a view and not a mad one) 5...Five irony maybe? We are the 5th biggest economy of how many countries in the world? Im not saying go left and shake the worlds hands....but lets be realistic, and show a little wisdom to the wise.

your repeated attacks on me, as a supporter of the EU, are pathetic Mr Johnson. I have NEVER called you an apologist for Putin and to suggest that I have is libelous. The fact that I wish to remain in the EU does not mean that I am grasping at straws, just that I believe the vast majority of economic and security professionals from around the World rather than you, Mr Gove and Mr Trump with who's opinions I do not agree. I prefer the think tank from Chatham House to that of the Daily Express.

Yes, that is an utter insult. The EU has stirred up the neighbouring States to Russia, inviting Ukraine to join up. Putin has said "no way" and has taken definitive action. They don't mess around. If push comes to shove Putin will act decisively and the pathetic EU will quake in fear. I am not a fan of Putin, but I am also not a fan of Junker and his band of arrogant cocky idiots. Don't poke the wasps nest. No wonder they're so keen on a Euro Force. Our Euro army would have the Human Rights Act....Russia hasn't. The End.

I can not recall being so appalled and angry at the disingenuous diatribe that is being peddled as fact by Cameron.
He has no integrity, honesty or belief that this country can and will succeed outside the EU , but still be an important part of Europe.
Boris...step.up campaign and be our champion.
Attack the lies and expose the weakness of their scare mongering!