Wanna argument is a section looking at the the arguments for and against a particular issue. This one looks at Europe, the UK and the Euro.

Wanna Argument?

As Europe says 'hello' to the euro, is the UK sound as a pound?

Say Euro, wave goodbye!

Leave the legacy currency alone!

	So, the euro's been launched then. What a success!
			So what! Just because they didn't lose too much money on the way to stock the cashpoints.
	Don't mock. Pretty soon we'll all be paying for everything in euros.
			Yeah right! I think not.

How is the UK dealing with the euro's introduction?

Of course there are! And we may be mad for not joining now.

Aha! As I suspected, another hopeless piece of European madness. It's a political project and they haven't considered the risks of it. Are there any benefits for Europe in this?

What are the benefits of having a single currency?

	There you go! As I've said, the euro's here to stay and it's only a matter of time before we get it.
			As President Bush would say, 'Not over my dead body'! But you know what I mean. There's still more to it than you make out. What if the whole thing goes pear-shaped?

What are the dangers of having a single currency?

	Well then?
			I told you it would be a disaster, just like the ERM.
	But it wouldn't happen like that again, 'cos the Government's set five economic tests to help judge if and when it's right to join.
			And I bet one of the tests is the number of expenses-paid trips around Europe the politicians get!
	You're getting cynical again.

The UK Government's five economic tests for euro membership

	There, you see. I told you it was all above board.
			Of course. How wrong of me to doubt you! By the way, any thoughts on the questions a referendum should ask?
	Errm. Think that'll have to wait until another time.
			Thought so!