Off thread but it's now nearly 40 years since the UK joined the EEC. The latter has since turned itself into the EU and expanded dramatically in size and away from just being a trading bloc. Many do not think the EU has that much of an impact on life at the day to day level. That is of course not the case.
Why? Our MP's have approved Treaties since the early 1980's that agreed the transfer of certain powers to Brussels. Many including our current PM now express surprise when EU Law based on such Treaties is pointed out by the European Court and rubber stamped by our "Supreme" Court as the former trumps UK legislation!
Membership of the EU is not a subject put up for discussion by any of the major party's even though our reason for joining has been overtaken by the globalisation of markets.
Caz enjoy the fine wine good food and healthcare in France while you can
In the meantime perhaps this link shows what is going on behind the scenes
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operatio...nd_a_force.htm
I assume Liam Fox is aware of this EU Naval Force
