Brexit

[Graham Breeze]

[QUOTE=Mike T;624889]...it is all so subjective, very few facts. QUOTE]

Looking at the bigger picture: I am reminded of the FRA 2006 AGM proposal from the floor (ie NOT supported by the Committee) that the FRA should secede from UK Athletics which, on a show of hands, was “overwhelmingly supported”.

This led to the 2007 postal ballot of the full membership when members were asked whether (or not) “ the FRA should stay affiliated with UKA for the present and review the future position in the light of experience”.

The ballot response was 86% to remain.

From "overwhelming support" to leave to 86% to remain. What changed?

Well, the AGM vote was based on little accurate information but a lot of emotional lobbying .

The postal ballot was taken after objective information had been made available and circulated to all members.

Now I would not suggest that the FRA Committee manages things better than the Government but if the Brexit view prevails on Thursday that would not be an unreasonable conclusion.