The UK

Question 1

Awkward partner

Answer 1

Opposed many EEC / EC initiatives 
Independent view
Negotiated opt outs where others didn't
Island mentality w history as world-wide imperial power w special relationship w USA
Traditional rivalry w France and Germany 
Loss sovereignty 
Opposes political sovereignty 
Wants widening to prevent deepening

Question 2

UKIP

Answer 2

Won EP elections 2014
2010 general election = 3% votes
2015= 12.7%

Question 3

Public opinion about leaving

Answer 3

Mostly negative about EU- 50% leave, 36% remain
- labour = stay, conservative = leave

Single market supported-like ease travelling and lower restrictions for businesses
-dislike immigration

Businesses: more extreme on topics than public
- free movement supported

Question 4

Better off in or out?

Answer 4

Economy
Trade
Immigration
Status in Europe - influence 
Status in world 
Legal system and democratic institutions

Question 5

History of British opinions

Answer 5

End of empire convinced many conservatives that there was no longer any alternative to sustain Britain’s position as major power

1960s enthusiasm over Common market conservatives>labour

• C= promoting free trade and capitalism in Europe
• L= giving up commercial ties w commonwealth

Labour became supporter integration after Delors’ attempts create social Europe