I didn't say I want to vote. I wanted to ask a question of someone in the public eye in the UK about the election. It's called taking an interest in your neighbors. But then again that's not something you would know or care about.

And loooooool, sitting in a glass house and all...

Reply 88

inhuman

Original post by EuanF

Please don't take interest in your neighbours, Germany. Last time you did, 60 million people died.

Interest =/= dislike.

But hey, you have shown your true colors, well done! At least you have finally admitted to the kind of person you are.

Reply 89

dozyrosie

Eddie Baby,

What do you think we have in common with the socialists that have ruined Europe?

Reply 90

inhuman

Original post by dozyrosie

Eddie Baby,

What do you think we have in common with the socialists that have ruined Europe?

You are more socialist than any of them :smile:

Reply 91

Andy98

Original post by jneill

Very drole.

I am indeed a drole, drole bastard

Reply 92

Brookevesxoxo

Original post by Captain Jack

Eddie! Do you remember us?!

YESSSSS!

Reply 93

Eddie Izzard

Hello TSR,

Thanks for having me here and for all your questions. I have three live talks to get ready for this evening so will try to get through as many of your questions in the next half an hour as possible.

Eddie

Reply 94

Eddie Izzard

Original post by Andy98

Eddie Izzard? Nice!

Eddie, I agree with you on the whole EU thing; but do you really believe David Cameron will be able to negotiate a better deal, and modernize the system? Because, while it is better to be in the EU than out of it, the current system does have its' problems which need ironing out.

I agree with you, we are better in than out and we have no chance of making the EU work better if we leave it altogether. The EU isn't perfect - either is the way the UK or any other governmental system is run.

But it's worth doing - what we are trying to do, work across a whole continent, it's an incredibly difficult thing, it's never been done before, and of course it isn't easy but I strong believe it's worth trying.

David Cameron has tried to renegotiate something, it may not be enough for some people but we won't fix it by running away and hiding.

Reply 95

Eddie Izzard

Original post by ComfyCardi

I like my women like I like my coffee - COVERED IN BEES!

Do you think staying in the EU will help with environmental causes like helping maintain the UK bee population.

I have no expert knowledge on bees Comfy Cardi but I know for sure that we can't tackle global problems like the environment in isolation, we have to work together with our friends and neighbours in this world, people who share our beliefs and aims, and working across Europe seems a pretty good start.

Ps I like bees.

Reply 96

Eddie Izzard

Original post by Reachin4TheStars

Hello Mr Izzard, :smile:

My parents were going to vote out after reading the EU Referendum 2016 voting guide, but then they said they would vote in, what would you say to them in order to persuade them to stay IN?
Thank you for answering my question :smile:

I will read your reply in the evening because I have an english literature exam.

There are lots of reasons they should vote in, particularly economic ones which will help secure jobs and security which all families want. But most of all, they should vote in for your sake - Europe provides so much opportunity for our young people, the right to travel, to work, helping create the jobs of the future.

Me and so many others have had opportunities from Europe that the generation before never had, I want you to have even more benefits from Europe.

Good luck with your exam.

Reply 97

jonny politic

Dear Eddie

Great to have your contribution to the debate, I am for international cooperation, but how many people do you think Britain can take before we are over populated. 70 Million, 80 Million, is there a limit or should we keep the doors open regardless?

At the moment I have calculated I will not be able to afford a home where I life (Southeast) until I am earning £60,000 a year minimum. I am light years from that.

Jonny

Original post by emj1050

Eddie Izzard - my teenage hero :-)

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to answer questions here today.

I am really struggling to make a decision; what are the key factors that have influenced your viewpoint, and have you wavered at all?

Thanks

Reply 98

Eddie Izzard

There is not an economic expert in the UK or the world who is seriously suggesting that our economy would better if we left - the Treasury, the CBI, the IMF, Barack Obama, everybody thinks our economy is stronger as part of the EU.

The other side can't even agree on a settled view outside of Brexit. Europe is not perfect, nothing ever is, but I am for a fair Europe that is fair for everyone.

I approach this from more than just an economic point of view but a humanity one - if history shows us anything it's that we human beings can live and work together. We are the United Kingdom, not the disunited kingdom.

That's what we have been trying to do since the war. It's difficult and too bureaucratic buts its absolutely worth fighting for. We can't change a thing from the outside.

Reply 99

Eddie Izzard

Original post by dylansingh99

How significantly will Brexit effect students chances of studying abroad?

Hi Dylansingh99 - like a lot of things with Brexit, the consequences are unknown but I can't see how it possibly help your chances if we shut ourselves off and put up unnecessary barriers. I think young people should get out there and see the world, as I have been lucky enough to do, and that means remaining inside a Europe of opportunity rather than running away from it .

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