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The quote argues that being seen as a rival to the E.U. should be a goal, not something to avoid. It suggests confidence in becoming a strong competitor close to the E.U. It also frames the E.U.'s concern as evidence of that strength.
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Originally said in English.
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About Ann Widdecombe
British politician and media personality
Ann Widdecombe is a British politician and media personality. A Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010, she represented Maidstone and The Weald, and earlier Maidstone, in the House of Commons. She later joined the Brexit Party, later Reform UK, in 2019. She served as a Member of the European Parliament for South West England from 2019 to 2020, and as the party’s immigration and justice spokesperson from 2023 until 2026.
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