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"en.20160706.46.3-895-000"2
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"Mr President, one of my primary concerns regarding the continuing centralisation of the European Union and a reason for our campaign to leave was the furthering of the EU’s ambitions in relation to foreign affairs and defence. Aside from the obvious implications that this would raise in relation to my own country, were we to have remained EU members, I also fear for the traditionally neutral stance of the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Austria.
Furthermore, this report repeats the EU’s long-held ambition for a role on the UN Security Council. The United Kingdom has, of course, voted to leave, and – as has already been said – now is the time for a rational and calm discussion on the future relationship between my country and the EU. However, I would like to extend my caution to French colleagues here in this Chamber, as you will soon be the only EU Member State to hold a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. I fear the pressure will only grow on you to give up that seat to the European Union in time. Such a move would be a terrible loss to your global influence and a way to eventually lose your rightful place. I hope that you and all other nations in this Union can take heart from the British people who have voted bravely to take back control of our destiny and protect our place in the wider world."@en1
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