Digging back through my archived press clippings, I discovered this little gem from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner in 2002: a letter to the editor which neatly parodies much Eurosceptic argument. (Depressingly, it's only very slightly exaggerated…)

I feel I must add my voice to the current debate on Europe. It strikes me that there are far too many foreigners there and that we should have no part of it.

I proudly served my country in at least three world wars and can honestly say that I did not do so for the benefit of greasy long-haired types with a liking for smelly cheese and the over-use of perfume.

Our so-called leaders should take heed before our national heritage disappears under the jackboot of Belgium. I can foresee even our weather being taken over by the warmer and sunnier climes of Europe. Where would we be then, Mr Blair?