[stinkerpot65]

Without it, Britain would have paid in 14 times as much as France or Italy since 1984.

Why is this true?

[ScaniaBoy]

Without it, Britain would have paid in 14 times as much as France or Italy since 1984.

Why is this true?

I can't guarantee that the figures are correct, but the Daily Telegraph is usually careful about such statements.

The reason Britain would have paid much more than Italy and France, if Mrs Thatcher hadn't "handbagged" the other national leaders during th mid-80s is the CAP - the Common Agricultural Policy.

The inefficient French and Italian agricultural sectors are subsidized by the rest of Europe.

[BB2]

From each according to his means, to each according to his NEEDS

Dat's why! More Socialists sucking the life outta anyone who's making it.