WHEN the Euro currency was launched, Eddie George, Governor of the Bank of England, described it as "a leap in the dark".
Our unemployment is the lowest for 20 years, and nowhere near as high as in mainland European countries where they've joined the Euro.
Britain attracts more overseas investment than Germany and France combined. Meanwhile, continental businesses are relocating here and to the USA.
While the Euro currency interest rate might be right for France and Germany, it could be wrong for Britain. Different economies inevitably require different economic strategies.
We must keep control of own economy by retaining the pound.
The suggestion that those who remain outside the Euro will somehow be 'left behind' is simply another scare tactic. Britain, Denmark and Sweden - the three members of the European Union who appear set to stay outside the Euro.
An ICM poll earlier this year showed that two-thirds of business people support our view. We want to stay in EU, but keep out of the Euro currency. Visit www.no-euro.com or call 0800 444888.
David Briggs, Chairman, Business for Sterling, Manchester.
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