That's democracy Henry :RpS_lol:
Well, that's how the current crop of politicians interpret it, because they are all for European integration. I don't profess to understand it all but it says plenty enough to me when if you vote the "wrong" way you can just keep on voting until you get it right :RpS_thumbup: That's why I won't ever vote for them again and why may others - like me - will be voting UKIP or BNP for the foreseeable future. The EU hasn't had it's accounts verified for something like 20 years the corrupt ba5tards. :RpS_thumbdn:
I doubt there are 2 million Brits in Europe claiming benefits mate, but if there are then this country should support them. I've read it somewhere that those who have came to this country from the EU actually contribute more than they take so that's fine by me. What I'm getting at is the whole benefits system is in need of a major overhaul. Of those 2 million you mention there is a whole heap of them in receipt of Winter heating allowance - in Spain, Greece, Italy and Cyprus!!! All thanks to being in Europe of course.
read this: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/household-bills/10446538/EU-link-to-Britain-rule-sparks-record-21m-in-winter-fuel-payments-abroad.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-24924228
Of all the EU workers that are here there are around 50.000 (as of Feb 2013) who receive Child Support for their kids who don't even live here!!!
read this:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/9847650/Why-are-we-sending-child-benefit-to-Poland.html
My old labourers' missus went and got pregnant when her youngest was 17 cos she knew that her ticket would be stopped once the kid reached 18 or left education. Lazy cow has NEVER had a job and has no intention of ever getting one because the benefits system is a better option for those with limited ambition. I've nothing against supporting the disabled and disadvantaged but it sticks in my craw when I see the deadbeats getting supported to the point where it ''isn't worth working'' A higher minimum wage - alongside better anti-fraud measures - are required to get this country WANTING to work. , but over generous benefits need to stop. Help the needy, not the lazy :RpS_thumbup: