Hmm, I think Britain is very much a half-member, and is doing well with that situation, which has evolved rather been an intended policy.
I think we have played our hands very well over the last 40 years or so, and there's no reason to think we won't continue doing so. I can't imagine that the UK electorate would ever tolerate full political union, and when that time comes that may well be a matter of regret to me - I find it perfectly plausible that that outcome will be in our interests long term. I would expect a referendum, I would expect a "leave" vote at that time.
But that isn't the question this time - a leave vote now would be jumping the gun in my opinion.
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