<p><pre><code>  &gt; Perhaps then should be a referendum to ask the &quot;Euro 
  &gt; mainlanders&quot; if they want a UK with the privileges 
  &gt; they have
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The exact same sentiment (and it&#x27;s an ugly one, I might add) was floated by less savoury corners of political discourse in England in the run-up to the Scottish independence referendum. It&#x27;s not helpful; please don&#x27;t stoop to it.