"The (existing members) have not lost any of their national identities, national institutions and points of view. Nor will Britain."

Lie

From the innumerable small businesses overwhelmed by E.U red tape, to our distinctive British passports, we have lost out. From our traditional weights and measures, to national self-sufficiency in farm produce, we have lost out. Under 30,000 E.U Directives the distinctive and historic nations of Europe are all being ‘harmonised’ out of existence.

"When a government considers that vital national interests are involved, decisions are only made if all members agree"

Untrue

Under majority voting rules, Britain can be and often is outvoted by the other members on most areas of policy.

"Our people and our industries (will be) more prosperous ..... than if we remain outside."

Untrue

The two countries in Western Europe which have remained outside - Switzerland and Norway - are, per head of population, both better off than Britain.

"There is no question of Britain losing essential national sovereignty"

Lie

Between 55% and 70% of all legislation going through Westminster, now originates in Brussels. We have already lost over half our sovereignty, and that percentage is increasing remorselessly.

The English Welsh and Scottish legal systems will continue as before ..."

Lie

Since we joined the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg can and does overrule decisions taken by the highest courts in Britain."