I think you may be misreading the sentiment, Angelo. The U.K. Is more than capable of fighting our corner in the EU in trade and finance, and punching way above our weight in diplomatic and foreign affairs. According to certain measures We are the worlds fifth largest economy. We are not part of schengen and have control of our borders. We have retained sterling. We have various opt outs and vetoes. So we have all the advantages of eu membership without some of the disadvantages.
So far from escaping the yoke of the EU (as those advocating brexit are saying) remaining would be a very positive vote to retain and develop our place at the top table of a vibrant trading block of some 475m please. The EU certainly has problems, but they will only be resolved from within. Cutting ourselves off would be, in my view, an act of madness.
for those concerned about immigration, remember that immigrants only gravitate to successful economies. And this county has been founded on immigration.
There is a very easy way to solve the immigration "problem". Vote LEAVE, crash the economy and nobody will want to come here. Problem solved. Good luck.
You managed to prove my point perfectly, vote leave will not crash our economy, just ask Cameron because he stated as much.
As far as Schengen is concerned it might as well not exist. You claim we have control of our borders and I claim the contrary. We cannot send illegal immigrant home so that sort of decides that argument. We don't have control of our borders.
The UK cannot win any open vote in the EU as the eastern Europe bloc will always win, have you learned nothing from the Eurovision Song Contest? The UK has limited veto powers but that isn't set in stone.
If you want a United States of Europe, a federal one State EU, a European Army and our country overrun by foreigners then you're welcome to it.