Thoughts on the forthcoming EU Referendum
The outcome of the Referendum on remaining in the European Union (EU) will have long-term consequences for the UK. If UK citizens vote to leave the EU, it is most unlikely that there will be an opportunity to re-join for many decades - if ever. The decision of the voter should not therefore be dominated by his or her current feelings, particularly if they are somewhat emotional in nature, but by what will be in the interests of their children and even their grand-children. This will principally be dominated by considerations of whether or not they are more or less likely to have a good job that will enable them to live a full life. An important aspect of the presentation of the issue by the Lib Dems should therefore be to stress the long term nature of the decision.
