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In a much-trailed speech this morning, Prime minister David Cameron has announced a firm commitment to seeking a repatriation of Britains' left leg from the centre of the circle. Mister Cameron said that whilst he retained a commitment to the circle the current policy of left leg in had little support in the United Kingdom, and it was possible that the country might wish to see other alternatives including putting the left arm in, or even withdrawl of the left side entirely and putting the right arm or leg in instead. "Once we have spoken to our Hokey-Cokey partners we will put a referendum to the British people on our future involvement of our left leg in the dance."

Many European countries have been scathing of the annoucement, with German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle saying he rejected any possibility of the British renegotiating. "The British think they can have their left leg both in and out. That is not the case. It is in or out. I repeat, In, out, in, out". However, some smaller nations like Sweden and Croatia have been cautiously optimistic, suggesting that a commitment by the British to put their right arm in would probably be acceptable so long as they agreed to keep handing over money for everyone else's drinks.

*Stop press* Labour leader Ed Milliband has issued a statement confirming that he is currently shaking all about on the isue and will comment soon, although he's delighted that David Cameron gave him the opportunity to avoid any mention at Prime Minister's Questions that unemployment has fallen again.

Date: 2013-01-23 03:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zenicurean.livejournal.com
But... if you leave, who is going to save the rest of us from the French?

Date: 2013-01-23 04:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] davywavy.livejournal.com
We won't. We'll be the Texans of Europe - the freedom-and-independence minded major player who can leave, and gets concessions to keep them in.

Date: 2013-01-25 04:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zenicurean.livejournal.com
Alright, but that means we're probably going to have to indulge in comic-book supervillainy to transform Commissioner Barnier into a pumpkin. If I fail, I might need a place to hide. So just to let you know, I've always argued in favour of generous elbow space for the UK.

Date: 2013-01-24 12:38 pm (UTC)
From: (Anonymous)
Germany. We'll let them do it properly next time.

Date: 2013-01-25 04:28 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zenicurean.livejournal.com
I am strangely okay with this plan.

Date: 2013-01-25 10:27 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] davywavy.livejournal.com
Anyone but the French, eh?

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