I am in complete agreement with Stathan. I do not need to reiterate his points.
Also, it is an ideal opportunity to show the EU what the people of our nation think of it. Consider it a 5-yearly mini-referendum.
I also do not believe that we should not participate in its voting as this gives it unwarranted legitimacy.
Take their (our) money. Show them up for the illiberal rascals they are and use the job to work for our party and our people here where it really matters and we can make a difference.
As for snouts in the trough. I (and probably most of my colleagues) will probably be worse off. I will give a tithe to the party, any expenses I receive over the amount spent will be balanced by a matching donation to UKIP. I will also have my finances independently audited and available to anyone at any time. Why would I want a 5 year job where I will, in all likelihood be worse off when I can stay working for the firm who have employed me for 17 years and where I get excellent benefits and if I am laid off I will get a years wages as a redundancy payment?
Shall I tell you why?
Because I think I will be bloody good at it and will help UKIP to get MPs elected to our real parliament and we can make ourselves free once more.
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