Such sanctimony - so typical of middle class, left wing righteousness. I'm just in Remain but can see why Brexit is gaining momentum. Sovereignty does matter but fundamentally political engagement matters enormously and the EU is failing massively and across the continent; in part because of the 'we know best' attitude of those at the top but also blatant avoidance of democracy via the Lisbon Treat for eg. One persons keeping workers rights is another's existing job protectionism causing massive youth unemployment (especially among the poorest and marginalized in places like France and Spain, we won't even think about Greece). UK is first place to have the living wage; one of the first with same sex marriage; first to have a Muslim mayor elected to an important political role; to act like we are some kind of backward pariah in opportunity and equality is the narrative of middle-class, country hating,left wing, Guardian readers.