The debate on the EU referendum has thus far repeated that of the Scottish independence referendum – unlike parliamentary elections,where debate is (or can be) on policy built on evidence, a single-issue referendum on a constitutional/economic issue risks descending into an exchange of guesswork built on anecdote (Boris has just launched his latest myth, or 27 February).
I suggest that it would better whether both sides provide a manifesto with policy detail and projected consequences for our country five and/or 10 years from now. The out campaign manifesto should,among other things, clarify which model is proposed for UK-EU relations (eg the Norway model? Or a trading relationship as with a comparably-sized economy like, and say,South Korea? Or a recent and unique model – to be specified?); and which specific EU laws would be repealed with newly re-established exclusive sovereignty, and with what effect?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com