A quote from Liberal Democrat MP Richard Younger-Ross

Europe is vital to Britain's interests, but as Europe has grown, it has become less democratic and more centralised. Legislation is not properly scrutinised. It has its own momentum, overriding both national and European Parliaments. The Reform Treaty does not address these problems.  Gordon Brown has said that there will be no further treaty changes for at least 10 years. That is to freeze in place an undemocratic and centralising system. I cannot accept that. For the sake of democracy, I must oppose this treaty and support calls for a referendum on it.