Call me apathetic? Bovered?

The Lisbon Treaty is signed today which will 'bring Europe out of a rut' according to one French MP. Speak for yourself, monsieur. Apparently the UK has opt-outs over a few major issues including immigration, asylum and bendy bananas, so we're alright Jacques.

Anyway, the question of a referendum has sprung up again, with many opposition MPs saying that the signing should have been put to a national vote. I'm afraid they are wrong. In a country where less than 60% turnout for a general election, the chances of getting any representative views from the British public are slim (unlike the British public).

Tracey and Dave from Colchester would be far too apathetic and, let's face it, thick, to worry. Inclusion of a shell suit ban and the trebling of import taxes on burberry may raise some interest, but it's unlikely. No, let those democratically elected make this type of decision. Even if a vast majority of the country didn't actually vote for them.