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Should we join a European Army or EU 'Rapid Reaction Force'?

Conservative "No to a constant flow of power to Brussels. No to unnecessary interference. And no, of course, to the Euro, to participation in Eurozone bail-outs or notions like a European Army." Source: Conservative Party European Election Manifesto 2014

DUP The DUP will oppose any form of EU military integration and will defend the UK's sovereign right to govern its own defences and national security policy. Source: DUP 2014 Manifesto.

Green Party The Green Party opposes the creation of a European Army and its precursors such as the Rapid Reaction Force, and the use of the EU to sustain military adventures. We are particularly opposed to suggestions that there should be "Eurobomb" nuclear capability. Source: http://policy.greenparty.org.uk/eu.html

Liberal Democrat The Liberal Democrats would 'work to engage with and strengthen multilateral institutions worldwide including global bodies such as the UN and regional groupings'. Source: Liberal Democrat pre-2015 Manifesto

Plaid Cymru Plaid Cymru therefore call for a sufficient humanitarian framework following the gradual withdrawal of troops. Source: Plaid Cymru website

Respect Party The Respect Party believe that NATO should be disbanded and replaced with a EU defence force that exists to secure Europe's borders. The party would want no involvement from the United States. http://www.respectparty.org/international/nato/

UKIP "I don’t want a European army, navy, air force or a European foreign policy. It has not been a thing for good in the Ukraine" - Nigel Farage, UKIP leader. Source: http://rt.com/uk/148693-eublood-ukraine-farage/

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