European Council: Heads of Government of 28 countries
@EUCouncil: National Ministers
@EU_Commission: 28 officials appointed by European Council
@Europarl_EN: 750 directly elected MEPs
That means that despite being one of 28 countries we have roughly 10% of the voting weight of the body that ultimately decides all* EU law.
(*in tandem with the @EUCouncil)
On sensitive issues like defence, taxation etc. we can veto.
(Correction: India's just in an FTA with ASEAN)
Lack of jobs, investment and prosperity in non-metropolitan areas, leading to a massive disconnect between Westminster and real people, fuelled by a political system that doesn't represent the people.
No.
Even more against it than we were in 2016. But please by all means, listen to them for yourself:
A public vote is needed so that you can decide whether the government's deal is good enough for your kids' futures.