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I have to agree with your first sentence, but when you criticise my posting the graph because "The graph is a stand alone set of figures" we part company. Trade with the EU is what it is all about; at least that's what we were told it was about by lying politicians (most notably the execrable Ted Heath). It's the only defence the EUphiles have for the tragic damage the EU has done to our traditional industries. It's what all the shrill warnings of the likes of Clegg focus on (those mythical three million jobs dependant on our seemingly booming exports to the EU). The "anti-EU brigade" - 51% of the electorate according to a recent poll, so perhaps the biggest brigade in history - have to go where this fallacious argument takes them. Of course there are many other issues like our sovereignty, right to self-determination, democracy, and basic freedoms, but the economic argument is the one that got us into this mess in the first place, and not to address the lie is to accept it. I do hope we can discuss the other matters at length, but the fundamental fact that over the last couple of decades the EU has represented an ever smaller part of our trade is undeniable! And, in answer to Maggie's point of who benefits, just ask any Greek!

All the banners are up, there are yellow/red-taped bicycles and wheels strapped to the lamp posts,....... Please remind me... On which day does the Tour of Britain hit Bedlington? :D

Well the RED FLAG is certainly flying over labour again, with only the hammer and sickle missing however. I wondered how long it would be before Campbell & Lavery would expose the Communist brotherhood that has at last raised it's ugly head. In Campbell's 'Letter From Westminster', in this weeks News Post Leader, he begins with the words, "My Comrade Jeremy Corbyn". Then continues to espouse his wonderful political beliefs, ending austerity and taxing the rich etc. etc. I think the far lefties have now found their Messiah, even more compounded by Mr Lavery gladly accepting his post in the Shadow Cabinet, telling everyone how proud he is to serve under Red Jerry. What I can't understand, is why anyone would put someone like him (Corbyn) in a position of power. Someone who wants to make this country completely defenceless. Bearing in mind the growing threat of terrorism we are going to be hit with in the near future. The world is now a very dangerous place, more dangerous than at any time since the 2nd World War. Just one or two of the personal goals that he has, make him a very dangerous person. I.E:........................... 1) Pull Britain out of NATO. 2) Abolish our Nuclear deterrent. 3) Destroy our military. (His words "why do we need an army"). 4) Negotiate with Argentina over the Falkland Islands. 5) A totally open border allowing all immigrants into Britain. (And this in the knowledge that ISIS are already using this route as cover to get here). These are just a few of his future goals, what more has he in his little black book that we haven't heard yet? For me, he is the most dangerous man in Britain.