The progressive argument for leaving the EU is not being heard

Europe has been moving in a direction that rightwing Conservatives would tend to support

It is now nearly nine years since the problems of three hedge funds heralded the arrival of global financial and economic chaos. Britain's EU referendum this week is the latest manifestation of that crisis.

That is not the way the debate in the UK has been framed. For one side, the decision is all about taking back control, especially over immigration. For the other, it is about the potential consequences for the economy in general and individuals in particular.

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