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The EU is never going to be reformed – just look at what’s happened in Greece
KATE HOEY – one of the most prominent campaigners for a left exit – explains why the EU structure prevents any genuine democracy

KATE HOEY, a keen Arsenal fan, was watching her team in a tense FA Cup final replay on TV on the evening of Thursday May 20 1993.

The game against Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley was deep into extra time when her phone rang.

It was the late Labour leader John Smith.

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