We are not asking for a penny piece of Community money for Britain. What we are asking is for a very large amount of our own money back, over and above what we contribute to the Community, which is covered by our receipts from the Community.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Thatcher requests repayment of Britain's contribution to the European Community rather than new funds.
- In plain terms
- Britain wants its own money back from the Community.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure contributions to international bodies are fairly refunded.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a fair financial contribution?
- How do nations protect economic interests?
Another view
It assumes all contributions are recoverable without political cost.
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