For anyone who (contrary to all good sense) still needs convincing on how badly we need to renegotiate our relationship with the EU

... have a look at this.  The strap line says it all really:

The European Commission has seized on the financial crisis to bring the City under closer EU control and clip the wings of Britain's Financial Services Authority, unveiling far-reaching plans for a new EU regulatory machinery with binding powers.

In the maelstrom of expenses, we run the risk of missing stuff like this.

Hat tip: MCFLR